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Sign up for our daily HR news briefing today, free. As people become more open about discussing their mental health, many — especially younger ones, according to The Wall Street Journal — are asking...

In times of crisis, people gravitate toward leaders who exude executive presence — those who command authority, make bold decisions, speak candidly, and drive toward solutions, even when the path...

Recently, my wife flew to Israel to spend a week with our son who is studying abroad. That left me back at home with our four youngest kids, including three in elementary school. For a father whose...

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Most of us need periodic reminders to be humble, more questioning and curious, and more open to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Another part of staying grounded is being aware of our mistakes and...

When a big storm is forecast to come our way, Katie, my wife, starts to plan ahead, just in case we lose power: nonperishable food in the pantry (check), flashlights with working batteries (check),...

The news that Hershey plans to acquire Pirate Brands for $420 million topped the list of most-read food and beverage stories this week. The acquisition will bring snack brands including Pirate’s...

There has been a lot written about leadership charisma, especially the pros and pitfalls of its effects on an organization. Most research focuses on four traits that charismatic leaders tend to...

Overnight success is a myth. This is true for leaders as well as for the companies they lead. While everyone agrees that starting a business is hard, the long journey toward making that business...

The coronavirus pandemic and resulting recession caught everyone by surprise. Don’t let yourself be surprised again as the world starts to reopen and everyone begins scrambling to make up lost...

The millennial generation changed almost everything about how we define the employee experience and how we approach employee rewards and recognition. It was the first generation to fully embrace the...

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More now than ever, shoppers are turning over food, beverage and personal care packaging in the store to find out what’s in the products before they buy. Consumers are increasingly seeking more...

Brookwood Elementary has a high teacher turnover rate, but not for the reasons you might expect. Last year I had two teachers leave for administrative positions. Two others went to middle schools...

Leadership is critical in 2021 if we want our organizations to withstand the challenges of the pandemic that will continue well into the new year. We can’t afford to hope things will get better – we...