thought leadership

COVID19, Black Lives Matter, and the Future of Work
There can be no doubt about one thing: we are on the brink of transformation, as a society. After the horrifying events in the last few months, there is no “going back” to the way things used to be. What does this all mean for our organizations? I believe it all ties...
The Solution to Unconscious Bias: Let it Be.
We have a BIG problem when it comes to unconscious bias: the human mind. Yes, believe it or not, every human mind is biased, whether it is the mind of the Dalai Lama or Donald Trump. Meaning every human mind forms opinions and judgments based on a combination of past...
Diversity Training and the Need for Storytelling
The comedian Keegan Michael Key spoke recently regarding his personal experience with police discrimination. He claimed that despite being pulled over by the police often due to being Black, the officer typically recognizes him from his work and lets him go. He...
World-Class Communication Coaching for You and Your Team
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New Manager Training: Our 2021 Best Practices
In the last year, we've seen unprecedented demand for our New Manager Training and Coaching. Part of what we've addressed has been basic managerial skills. Project and change management, delegating responsibilities, enabling collaboration, and managing team...
4 Hiring Best Practices for Startups
Small businesses are still bullish about investing in talent, even moreso given the high costs of poor hires and employee turnover. The cost of bad or wrong hiring can go up to 30% of the employee's first year earnings according to the US Dept. of Labor, and so it is...
You Can’t Address Unconscious Bias if You Don’t Address Trauma
The celebrated actor Liam Neeson became unpopular overnight. He shared a story in 2019 about one of his close friends who was raped by a Black man, and how it drove him into an irrational frenzy. He said he became so enraged hearing her experience, that for the...
Talent Acquisition Best Practices for Startups
As business starts building up again to pre-pandemic levels, companies are investing more and more in talent. According to the US Dept of Labor, the cost of bad or wrong hiring is 30% of salary, which can quickly add up with employee turnover. It is more essential...
The Modern Day HR Leader is More
These terms ultimately belittle what the modern day HR leader does. As a result, they cause leaders and employees to devalue the function as a whole. "HR" today encompasses strategy, technology, operations, finance, AND the complexity of people, all in one. Culture?...