Doesn't it seem like we are constantly figuring out how to navigate through unexpected change?  Experts in leadership development say...

We had the opportunity to vist the Getty Villa, just 12 miles from downtown LA or one hour drive north from Orange County and it was...

Do you believe that entrepreneurs are by definition innovative? Successful entrepreneurs are highly optimistic. It is almost impossible...

We had the pleasure of experiencing a taste of the Bill George Authentic Leadership work through a friend and colleague of mine, Tim...

Finally the outlook seems to be consistently improving. It isn't a guarantee but frankly we see a positive trend as our clients add to...

We know how carefully companies are about defining their positions and don't hesitate to say what they need from prospective candidates....

I had the opportunity to speak with students from a Pepperdine Graduate EDD program this past week.  We were to discuss learning models...

I just had the pleasure of visiting the Los Angeles Art Museum (LACMA) and loved Chris Burden's kinetic sculpture, called Metropolis II....

Recruiter as strategic advisor ebook2012 We have been discussing the HR business partner and client relationship for years. ...

It is refreshing to see good news in the LA times. Our Jobless rate fell to 11.1% in today's news.  Well, we know that there are many...

Have you made your resolutions for the new year yet?  I like this time of year for we can reflect on the past and think about our goals...

This past week I was fortunate to work with a management team (Directors and their managers) to introduce the concept of "selling your...

Dr. Daniel Siegel at the recent Neuroleadership conference introduced the concept of a "healthy platter" for leaders.  How cool is...

Most folks think about this for a moment and say, "yes, I would be off to something else if I did not have to worry about finances."  Jim...

It's time to redefine Recruiters as the Strategic Advisors they need to be.  The role that your recruiter plays today is one that helps...

What is engagement?  Let’s briefly define that.  Here is one definition from my friend Leigh Branham, who wrote a new book called,...

Today’s technology with the advent of social networking sites is truly shrinking the world, increasing our ability to reach out in real...

What can we do as Managers to communicate better when staff leave?  How can we reverse the downward spiral that morale is taking? It is...

Making Sense of the New Cogenerational Workplace™ The workplace is not what it used to be and neither is our workforce. The nature and...

Stan Slap: Bury My Heart at Conference Room B: The Unbeatable Impact of Truly Committed Managers My colleague and friend, Richard...