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Category: Video

  • The case for developing leaders at all levels

    Today I’m going to make the case for leadership development at all levels, not just at the top of the organization. Think about it, do you want those employees positioned closest to your customers to have that training? I would. Yes, it’s a question of cost for many companies, but if your customer-facing people aren’t…

  • Performance Review Process Horror Stories

    I know I can’t be the only one who has seen a performance review process go horribly wrong. Sometimes it’s laughable, yet other times it is frustrating to be caught in the midst of a broken system. Check out the video below to hear about the time I had a “secret” review as a wrestling…

  • You’ll get your chance to shine

    Check out the video below for some really neat insights into the culture where I work and how we value hiring team players over “A” players. The highlights: No showoffs Delayed gratification Everyone gets a chance to shine

  • Show us your fools!-April Fool’s HR Carnival

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  • SHRM Connect-SHRM’s Social Networking Tool

    Recently I had the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. to work with the Society for Human Resources Management and a great team of individual contributors on SHRM’s social media tool, SHRM Connect. While some of us have criticized SHRM for moving slowly at times, it looks like they are making great strides on this project.…

  • What do you want me to talk about?

    I’ve done my share of talking here, but I’m curious to know more about you and what you expect from the blog. What topics do you enjoy? What would it thrill you for me to cover? Subscribers may need to click through to see the video. Feel free to leave a comment below or shoot…

  • Safe at home (work safety programs)

    I am a firm believer in work safety, but not in the traditional, dry, boring sense. Let’s make things interesting. I want someone to feel just as safe in the workplace as they are at home. But to get people to pay attention to the safety rules and processes, you’re going to need something more…