The Blunder Years, Episode 60: Dance moms, low ponies, and the future of recruiting

Competitive motherhood, and whether the recruitment function should continue to reside in HR. (Hint: probably not.) Continue Reading →

The Blunder Years, Episode 59: What is diversity, even?

A discussion on people moving to Colorado, the definition of “diversity,” the “Note Police” at work, and finding true strategy. Continue Reading →

The Blunder Years, Episode 58: “A lot of people inside companies know the execs are full of shit”

Is the “clarion call” of successful adulthood knowing how to be honest with yourself, your co-workers, your family, and your friends? Continue Reading →

The Blunder Years, Episode 57: The Etsy of career coaching

At a time when mentorship and traditional management both seem to be in decline, what can we do about career arcs? Continue Reading →

The Blunder Years, Episode 56: So, do generations hate each other?

Does every generation seem to believe that future generations “don’t get it” and will “screw it all up?” Plus: the decline and rise of listening. Continue Reading →

Sheesh, can’t people just have conversations anymore? WTF?

People still have discussions, and it’s not just keyboard muscles. Life persists, and dialogue does too. Continue Reading →

The Blunder Years, Episode 55: Friendships, housing prices, co-workers, and #BillsMafia

When you leave a job, are those people still your friends? Or just former co-workers? Plus: the Bills, housing prices, and much more. Continue Reading →

The Blunder Years, Episode 54: The Gram and fatherhood

There’s almost too much stuff in this discussion to summarize, but IG, five-year plans, fatherhood, and Minneapolis might start it up. Continue Reading →