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 →