Our brain is wired to motivate us to survive: avoid pain and suffering; go after safety and security. Unfortunately our brain’s software hasn’t been updated in a very very very long time. So stuff that […]
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Have you, as a leader, ever been tasked with standing in front of a sizable audience to share unpleasant news? Or even, just…news? Or a decision, idea, thought, bit of input or innocuous commentary on
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I recently downloaded and am using Aaptiv – an app that provides tracking, encouragement and ideas for making exercise a habit. I’m loving it and especially enjoying the guided exercises and meditations from one of
Just Breathe (and maybe do this too) HR Self-Care Read More »
According to psychologist, Albert Bandura (not to be confused with actor, Antonio Banderas), self-efficacy is “the core belief that one has the power to affect (sic) changes by one’s actions. This core belief operates through
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The Burnout Thermometer I once drained myself of mental, physical and emotional energy to nearly the point of no return as a result of my attempts to positively influence the negative effects of business on
I’ve always jokingly said that if an applicant comes even remotely close to saying they are interested in the field of HR because they enjoy helping people then the interview is over right then and
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A day in the life of many an HR Pro is comprised of a full calendar, full to-do list, full agenda and full bladder. Rushing from meeting to interview, from conversation to conflict and from
I wrote recently about the value of using the Five Why’s to connect HR objectives to company strategy and the most important area of Human Resources where I’ve used this approach is with diversity and
Tackling Diversity Skeptics – CEO & HR Leaders Part 6 Read More »
In one of my programs – Aligning HR Objectives with Company Strategy – we do an HR objective setting exercise. Since my schtick here at Uncommon is to inspire purposeful engagement in meaningful work, the
Building HR Influence – CEO and HR Leaders Part 5 Read More »
As of this writing the employment scene is still hopping. HR jobs abound here in the Northeast corner of the USA and it sometimes feels like a giant game of musical chairs. I was speaking
Kismet or Chaos? CEOs & HR Leaders Part 4 Read More »
