Have you ever received a nomination for an award that was totally unexpected? You know, you’re just sitting in some meeting and all of a sudden, they’re announcing your name and you’re thinking “did they just say my name?” I had that experience this morning when reading Dan McCarthy’s blog Great Leadership . This month, [...]
Activity on The People Equation has been light recently due to my many offline projects. Here’s a quick run-down on what’s been happening and how you might benefit from knowing about them:
The HR Happy Hour Tackles Leadership
Earlier this week I was a guest on the The HR Happy Hour radio show (Episode 35: The Leadership [...]
If your job didn’t require it, would you want to write a blog with your co-workers? Fortunately, the team at Talented Apps answer is “yes!”
This month’s Leadership Carnival is hosted by a “face” that’s new to me . . .or make that several faces: the folks at the Talented Apps blog. The Talented Apps blog [...]
One of the many gifts I received in 2009 was my association with Lisa Rosendahl. We met on Twitter, talked on the phone, and collaborated on a blog post about mentoring. Our connection has blossomed to the point where we now share information about our kids’ lives, DMing each other about birthday parties, big “firsts” [...]
Many blog experts counsel to “keep your main thing your main thing” meaning: if I say I’m blogging about workplace dynamics, then stay true to that theme. And for the most part I do. Once in awhile, though, I get inspired by someone looking to use their blogs for the greater good. Today that someone [...]
The end a decade provides a great opportunity for reflection and that’s just what Dan McCarthy’s Great Leadership blog offers this month. The January Leadership Carnival showcases fifty top leadership bloggers in a “Best of 2009” round up. This post includes access to incredibly diverse leadership thinking. Topics include great coaching questions, building employee engagement, [...]
For those of us who live in the Snowbelt, this time of year brings mixed feelings. Yes, it was fun for the kids to have a snow day last Friday. Yes, it was truly beautiful to decorate the Christmas tree whilst fluffy snowflakes drifted all around outside our cozy warm home on Saturday. No, it [...]
There’s nothing more satisfying than contributing to a great cause. That’s why I’m honored to be part of Mike VanDerVort’s HR Carnival of Global Giving. Mike set out to smash Jon Ingham’s previous record of 50 contributors. Mike has sweetened the offer by agreeing to donate a dollar to the charity of choice for all [...]
One of the best things about social media is how it can connect you to really talented people you would have never otherwise met. Case in point is Ben Eubanks, host of the blog UpStart HR. Ben brings what I call a “fresh voice” to the HR table. His blogs are clever and unique. For example, [...]
During the month of November, people often take the time to reflect on things for which they are grateful. Being new to blogging, I’ve learned so much and am truly thankful for those who have takent the time to educate me in the ways of the online writing world.
One of those people is Dan McCarthy, who has [...]
