There’s no playbook for this one. Leading through a pandemic can feel chaotic and disjointed. Leaders face new challenges such as engaging a wholly remote workforce, navigating a myriad of complex…

Oh no! It’s time for a difficult conversation with one of your team members. That sounds just about as fun as cleaning that funky drip tray under the refrigerator. You dread doing it; you’re not sure…

I once spent an entire week believing that my manager was irritated with me because of something she said. She wasn’t. If I’d understood more about her communication style, I would have had a much…

Search “HR to Staff ratio” and you’ll find all kinds of formulas and assertions about when you need to staff a human resources function. Do you do this for finance, business development, product…

Questions about social media and the Internet were not a consideration 10 years ago. In the new world of media and technology, companies are often in defense mode. With the power of publishing in the…

Last year, I underwent the rather unpleasant experience of dealing with trigger finger. It’s definitely not as cool as it sounds and has nothing to do with shooting nor cowboys. In fact, it was…