On virtue-signaling at work

It’s not just a political thing, fam. Continue Reading

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Diversity training: Too often, it feels like a PR stunt

The myth of team diversity

Some new research indicates that it does (yay!) but not for the groups that actually need it (boo). Continue Reading

Logically, aren’t most businesses/industries going to be referral-driven?

Digital noise washes over us like a tidal wave. So ain’t it all about trusted sources now? Continue Reading

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Consultants, surveys, and workshops, OH MY!

Most things that execs think will save their business won’t, uh, save their business. Might actually go the other way. Continue Reading

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Let’s talk more openly about dudes getting depressed

All this starts by talking more openly about it. Continue Reading

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“Bring your whole self to work?” LOL, that’s horrific advice.

“Being authentic” can often (sadly) mean “signing up for the next layoff list.” Continue Reading

Why don’t we discuss “manager engagement” or “manager experience?”

Strategic account managers

Shouldn’t we want those who make the trains run to feel good about their jobs? Continue Reading

“Emotion is integral to getting our work done.” LOL, do managers know that?

Managers feel way too busy to worry about employees’ emotions, and most just view those emotions as a distraction anyway. Continue Reading