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Is Trust Earned or is Trust Given?
Trust has always been an important element of leadership. But in today's remote work environment, it really has taken center stage. Leaders who want to get the best of their teams have to ask themselves one question: is trust earned or given? When I was just a kid, I...
Supporting Your Teams from a Distance
As leaders, I’m sure all of us have recently had to make some tough decisions in order to do what’s best for our company. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, tons of businesses are temporarily suspending operations or switching to remote work. Work may be slowed down...
The Importance of Communication During a Pandemic
Communication has always played an important role in a company’s success, but with the COVID-19 outbreak it has become more important than ever. Most businesses are operating under different circumstances than they’re used to. Teams are either working remotely or...
Empathy is the Most Important Thing in Business Right Now
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. Look, there’s no way to sugarcoat it. Things are really tough right now for just about everyone, everywhere. The virus, the economy, the chaos, the uncertainty. People are scared for their health, their jobs, their families...the...
6 Things to Consider When Transitioning to Remote Work
In light of the coronavirus, more and more businesses are permitting or even requiring remote work in order to keep their teams safe. For many organizations, this sudden shift is causing a lot of challenges for teams and leaders - especially those without the...
3 Cost Effective Ways HR Can Boost Retention
As a recruiter, I understand the importance of hiring the right people. But as a business leader, I know that retention is just as important (if not more important). We all know that replacing an employee is expensive. But did you know it costs businesses $617...
Why I Made a Stranger Cry…
A funny thing happened to me at the airport the other day. As I’m sitting at the terminal waiting for my flight, a man approaches me and introduces himself. I don’t know what made him want to do this, but he immediately started talking to me about politics. It...
Why Purpose Is Crucial For Organizations In 2020
This article was previously published for Forbes Human Resources Council on February 10, 2020. Early in a new year, it’s natural to take some time to think critically about our existing teams, processes, tools and more. HR professionals are no different — we're...
Why Great Leaders Embrace Disagreement
As a leader, dissent from your team can feel scary or threatening. We often associate disagreement with disloyalty or disrespect – but the fact of the matter is that disagreement can be incredibly helpful. When we disagree or debate respectfully, we think...
Plan Ahead
The following is adapted from Recruiting Sucks… But it Doesn’t Have To: Breaking Through the Myths That Got Us Here. As hiring methods progress, many recruiters remain stuck using outdated, traditional models. These flawed interview types focus only on a candidate’s...
Why Traditional Interviewing Models Always Fail
The following is adapted from Recruiting Sucks… But it Doesn’t Have To: Breaking Through the Myths That Got Us Here. As hiring methods progress, many recruiters remain stuck using outdated, traditional models. These flawed interview types focus only on a candidate’s...
The Important Difference Between Mentoring And Coaching
Article originally appeared on the Forbes Human Resources Council Coaching and mentoring are basically the same thing, right? Wrong! We often use these two terms interchangeably. But in reality, they refer to two different processes. Coaching is an invaluable...
