The saying, “Bad apples poison the whole barrel,” is old but still rings true today. I have personally experienced a bad hire above me that resulted in most of the good employees quitting, and I have witnessed it countless times in companies I’ve consulted with through the years. Not only does this destroy morale, but […]
June 2021
YOUR HEALTH Long before a techy gadget, I have been a proponent of Fit Bits: quick little exercise moments that can make a big difference. We have all the best intentions to get some exercise in but life happens. I’m not one to waste any time as I am high on the Utilitarian scale, and […]
Choose Your Team Wisely
I’m an avid hiker, and back in 2007, I decided to hike Mt. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States and the Sierra Nevada, with an elevation of 14,505 feet. In order to hike this particular peak, you need a permit. It’s one of the busiest hikes in America. I set the date […]
May 2021
YOUR HEALTH You know me, I am always game for trying new things that are supposed to be healthy alternatives. One such supplement is Turmeric, and research is showing that it has a wide-range of health benefits. I’ve known about it for years as an anti-inflammatory, but Turmeric is so much more! Turmeric is […]
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
As a business consultant and professional recruiter, I can’t tell you how many times I hear the words “we want the best talent” or “we value our people” from companies, yet when the time comes to put their money where their mouth is, they back pedal, settle and won’t invest in their people. If you […]
Conformity Kills Creativity
For the first time in American history, we are seeing a trend to conform rather than be unique. We have been a country as diverse as the innovations we create; yet, there is a push for us all to look alike, most alarming, to think alike. Under the guise of tolerance, there is a one-sided […]
A Solution in Search of a Problem
I know I am going against the trendy culture here, but someone has to speak the truth about the ridiculousness of diversity and inclusion initiatives. It is truly a solution in search of a problem. Let me explain my take on this… When we focus on dividing us up into classes, segments, races and genders, […]
When Everyone is Special, No One Is
I couldn’t imagine we would be living out a cartoon when I saw the 2004 The Incredibles, a story about a family of super heroes. Even though they saved the world numerous times, people got upset at the damage they caused defeating the enemy. As a result, they outlawed super heroes. Sure, that makes sense, […]
Quit Looking for Purple Unicorns
I have experienced all sides of the hiring process. Obviously back in my corporate days, I was interviewed for positions I held. As a leader, I conducted interviews to hire team members, and as a recruiter, I assist companies to find the right people for the right seats. Through the years, I have seen a […]
March 2021
YOUR HEALTH As a kid, I hated onions. As an adult, I began to savor the flavor! As I aged, however, onions don’t like me so much. I am bummed for two reasons: 1) I like them and 2) They are a super food! I don’t think most of us consider onions as a healthy […]
