apple.news/AH6r6htnfTO-z1CSSiQmFFQ You can’t just talk about empathy and being empathetic. Companies and individuals need to go beyond just talking and get around to BEING!!!

apple.news/A1FvZxJ3fTXirJbT9EeJKFQ Great read about building a new brand and how something as simple as a catch phrase can be the motivation behind something awesome!!

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/354437 Good read on the importance and advantages to building and maintaining a personal brand.

http://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/jeff-bezos-just-published-a-4000-word-statement-to-congress-its-a-master-class-in-emotional-intelligence.html Good read!!! Hope you enjoy it!! Lots of good stuff here. The entire 4000 word document is worth the read too!!

Good read about a new book coming out that I am going to pick up for sure. I have read some other stuff about Jason Redman and I think this might be a good and practical read as well. http://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2020/07/22/a-navy-seals-guide-for-reacting-and-thriving-under-pressure/

Workplace by Facebook is becoming a disruptive and transformational tool for HR. It can truly change the employee experience in amazing ways. Source: Guess Who’s Disrupting HR Tech Now? Facebook. Yes it’s Facebook. – JOSH BERSIN I am curious to see if this catches on!!  I am sure that the workflow and ease of use […]

Remote working conditions are accelerating the conversion of leadership styles from ‘command and control’ to ‘connect and communicate,’ emphasizing empathy. Source: What empathy-centered leadership looks like – Work Life by Atlassian Lots of great points made here.  Empathy is something that we all can get better at.  Putting others first, living by the golden rule, […]

Some pretty telling numbers in this article.  The Cloud is truly transformative and the companies who are leveraging it are setting themselves up for success.  Those that have decided not to pivot are paying the price!!! Companies that specialized in corporate consulting services are being hit as clients move from on-prem to the cloud. Source: […]

I would not say this is gospel as to what things are going to look like but it’s a good perspective and worth the read http://www.nfx.com/post/labor-marketplaces/

joshbersin.com/2020/05/remote-work-is-sinking-in-and-the-impact-is-bigger-than-we-realized/ Great information in this article about what remote work is all about and how people are looking at it going forward. If nothing else the surveys show that the majority of concerns and ideas about how to make things better are pretty consistent and make sense. We are all human beings and so our […]

Having a mentor or being a mentor are both extremely fulfilling.  Here are some tips that can hopefully make that relationship thrive!!   Tactics mentors can use to deliver more impactful advice to their mentees. Source: Deliver Career-Changing Mentorship with 25 Tips from the Best Mentors We Know | First Round Review  

flip.it/5Gfy-P You might not agree with everything in the article, but you can’t argue that it doesn’t make sense. We need to find a way to BUILD!!!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2020/04/14/when-your-employees-are-remote-you-have-to-stop-the-body-in-seat-mentality/ The butt in seat mentality was never the right way to manage!!! Companies need to get rid of these kinds of thought processes and policies!! You will be better for it!!

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Another great article that hits the nail on the head.   To state the obvious, we’re in uncharted territory, my friends. Every day hour brings new announcements and changes from every level of government as we all scramble just to stay in place. Those of us in talent acquisition and HR (and the partners and […]