Rethink This: Watchlists

Here are my thoughts about succession watchlists in organizations, and why they’re something we might want to RETHINK.

What If We Hired and Fired Our Bosses?

What does unbossing mean to you?

Rethink This: Performance Management

Here’s what I really think about performance management, and what I want to RETHINK.

A Remote Bite Out of THE Apple

There is a conflict stewing at the most profitable company in the world.

Rethink This: Unnecessary Hierarchy

How important is exclusivity at your organization? Private elevators, executive parking spaces, etc. Are these still prevalent in your company? If so, why? RETHINK.

Can’t We Just Pay Everyone More?

Those that see people as the primary expense line on the income statement and/or those that cynically think throwing money at the problem is the answer, will find themselves struggling to attract and retain people.

Rethink This: Dress Codes

What are some crazy, outdated and overly formal dress codes you’ve heard of lately? On the other hand, do you wear stained shirts and/or pajamas on your Zoom calls? We’re here to talk about dress codes, and RETHINK.

Confused Loyalty

Leaders who want so-called “loyal” direct reports, who are simply or blindly “yes people,” “order takers,” and politicians, are doing themselves and their organizations a disservice.

Rethink This: Writing People Up at Work is Childish

Do you know anywhere that still employs adults but writes them up like children for a variety of certain, little infractions?

Why Invest in Belonging?

Do you remember what it feels like when you’re on the outside looking in?

Rethink This: 9 to 5 Work Days

Let’s Rethink 9 to 5 work days. As far as I’m concerned, the outdated concept should just be an old Dolly Parton song.

‘Just Show Up and Shut Up!’ ‘Nope, I Quit.’

“Closed due to staff shortage.” “Expect slower service today due to staff shortage.” I’ve literally seen both of these signs posted on the doors of businesses this last week.

Why I’m Excited to Be Chief People Advisor at Air Protein

Air Protein’s aspiration is to be the world’s No. 1 meat company.

Hot Topics Friday: July 23 - How Do You Behave in Restaurants?

Here are our July 23 Hot Topics, now presented in video! Less reading, more engagement! Come join the conversation!

Finding 52: A Whale of a Story!

Too often, people invest more in perfecting talking and less in listening. One important aspect of belonging and becoming part of something, is to be able to listen.

Hot Topics Friday: July 16 - The Power of Authenticity and Living True

Here are our July 16 Hot Topics, now presented in video! Less reading, more engagement! Come join the conversation!

Who is the Teacher Waiting For You?

What book(s) have had the biggest impact on your thinking and being?

Hot Topics Friday: July 9 - Help Ease Employee Anxiety Returning to the Office

Here are our July 9 Hot Topics, now presented in video! Less reading, more engagement! Come join the conversation!

An Awe a Day Leads to a Better Way!

As I talk to people about the future of work, and the possibilities in front of us, I’m hearing a lot of views expressed through negative and pessimistic eyes

Hot Topics Friday: July 2 - Here Come the Gen Zer’s

Here are our July 2 Hot Topics, now presented in video! Less reading, more engagement! Come join the conversation!