In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 31, 2011

Crisis Management: The Ultimate Test of a Leader [link]. In this post, I compare the ineptitude of BP against the leadership of Rudy Giuliani during a much bigger crisis. How do retired CEO’s spend there time when the power and the glory is gone? Why HR and the CEO Should be Joined at the Hip [link].

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 18, 2015

We’ve seen the power of teamwork. Craft or Career. Decades ago, I was moved by a business school article entitled, “Craft or Career. The author, a professor, was making the point that crafts and careers are not mutually exclusive – that craftspeople do not have to climb the management ladder to realize fulfilling careers.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 6, 2020

And, in times of crisis and uncertainty, communication is more important than ever. By following this simple, but powerful interview prescription, managers will be better able to find and hire the very best people for their team. Over the course of a 40-year career, this amounts to average of $900,000 in lost earnings. [2]

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You're Not the Boss of Me

MARCH 8, 2010

The Hospital Human Resources Department had changed its name to The Employee Engagement Department. Each time I see that sign, I wonder what they might be doing differently now that they weren’t doing when they were called The Human Resources Department. Done well, they are a powerful tool. If well done, of course!

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 3, 2018

The United States is experiencing a human capital crisis at all levels of government. And so I wanted to test whether reframing the recruitment message for police forces might nudge a more diverse group of people to consider a career in law enforcement. Drew Angerer/Staff/Getty Images. But this is more than a numbers issue.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Many factors make an organization prone to sexual harassment: a hierarchical structure, a male-dominated environment, and a climate that tolerates transgressions — particularly when they are committed by those with power. Human Resources commonly takes the lead in crafting and enforcing a strong policy.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 29, 2009

In a democratic workplace, some say, that power is more properly distributed if leaders are elected by prospective followers rather than chosen by others. In order to make this work, they must also have a corresponding degree of power and control over what happens in their working environment. How much control do you need?

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 16, 2011

For example, at Kenya Women Finance Trust , we were intrigued to hear about the "marriage counseling" its human resources department offers to the newlyweds among its women employees. And perhaps most of all, to quote Shakti's executive director Humaira Islam, "I want men to see women are powerful, as clients and leaders.".

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

. “I am afraid about the next phase of my life” he would say, continuing “I’m not sure what my life is or will be without my job, without my career. How will I derive a sense of identity, power, agency and meaning once I am retired?” How will I spend my time?

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You're Not the Boss of Me

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Reply Steve Koss November 4, 2009 at 2:06 am Very nice commentary on the power of the conversation and connectivity between people in the workplace. I’m sure Human Resources would point out there were confidentially issues but my main one is I get the heebie jeebies. Thanks again. I just can’t handle it.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 23, 2010

For example: Traditional Thinking : Human Resources-driven programs like pay and recognition are essential for retention. Traditional Thinking : Centralized communication and career programs impact all employees equally. Rethinking Retention : Supervisors drive what employees know and learn and help them prepare for careers.

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