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Millennial Doubles Her Salary and Happiness
I was part of the great resignation of 2021, not once, but twice. The consulting world experienced a surge of resignations during and post-COVID-19.
An Introspective Take on Women’s Equality
I originally wanted to highlight the most influential women in HR history on this Women’s Equality Day. Short apology and disclaimer; that is not what…
The Freedom to Hope and Dream
What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s fun to dream, isn’t it? In fact, based on a survey by Zety, here are the answers from two thousand respondents.
Intersection of Immigrants and Freedom
This is a picture of my husband as a toddler; his mother pushes him along in a stroller. His sister happily tags along. Their memories are fuzzy…
Bringing Pride to Your Workplace
After such a drastic shift in world climates and social atmospheres, the world needs a little sunshine. For some, that happiness comes from Pride Month.
When Artificial Intelligence Screens In
The hiring process can be quite challenging when collaboration is required between internal and external recruiters, HR, and the hiring manager (or team).
The Truth About Hiring Biases
We’ve known for quite some time that recruiting and hiring are mired in biases even though organizations and the people in them are actively pursuing inclusion.
Play to Your Personal Strengths
“Can I change myself to fit the job?” That was a question posed to me during a workshop I conducted. I was speaking about natural behavioral preferences…
The Inaudible Struggles of Remote Work
Unless the past two years have slipped your mind, the changes made in professional settings due to COVID-19 have been metamorphic.
The Valuable Benefits of Self-Awareness
Daniel Goleman, the guru of emotional intelligence, writes, “Self-awareness is the foundational competence in emotional intelligence.
The Struggles of a First Time Manager
Becoming a supervisor for the first time is a significant milestone for any leader and often introduces an unfamiliar set of challenges.
How Treehouse Pediatrics Got Their Groove Back
Treehouse Pediatrics partners are four hard-working pediatricians who are dedicated and passionate about patient care. After working together…
Things Men Have Said to Me At Work
On this last week of Women’s History Month, I’d like to bring awareness to men and women in power to show you how you can…
Feeling Fear, Wonder, and Awe
I took some time off this month to play in the snow. I’m sharing this video because it relates so well with many of the emotions that Brene Brown discusses…
Five Gift Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day
If you don’t have your employees fill out a list of their favorite things, I totally recommend you start now! This is a thoughtful way to show them you care…
Culture And Inclusion Are Not Trends
As I read various business articles at the start of the year, something kept coming up - Inclusion and Culture were listed as "trends for 2022". No doubt these are extremely important areas to work on. In fact, I would argue that they are THE MOST important aspects of...
Are You The “World’s Best Boss”?
Most people wouldn’t say they are awful since they’re getting decent evaluations and raises. I didn’t think I was not a bad manager.
State of Mental Health in the Workplace
69% of workers say the coronavirus pandemic is the most stressful time of their entire professional career, which has aligned with stark increases…
I was Unproductive for a Month, and That’s OK
I remember listening to a talk by Simon Sinek at the beginning of the pandemic. He said, "no one has the emotional strength to avoid the pain of trauma – any trauma... A dear friend of mine who is active duty military explained to me that every member of the military...
Take Action On Employee Engagement
COVID-19 has not only transformed the way businesses work (as well as how people within those businesses work) but has also completely uprooted…
Help Your Team Think Critically
Do your employees defer to you for all critical decisions? Do you want to help your team learn to think critically? If so, use this tool! In the hectic world of business, we don't often stop to think critically. It may be easier (and safer) to ask someone like a...
Increase Your Leadership Agility
We are almost halfway through 2021. One thing is for certain - leadership looks a great deal different than even from last year. It's understandable that leaders feel extra pressure to perform financially and to keep employees happy (and employed). Leaders must...
Behavior Analytics In Equity & Venture Capital
In my last post, I discussed how behavioral analytics could be used for start-ups. Here, I’ll dive into how private equity, growth equity…
Optimizing Talent Through Analytics
You know the work that needs to get done, and you know the environment that you want to build. How do you find the people who will build it with you?
3. Create Management Accountability Structure
This is the last of a 3-part series. Read more - introduction, part 1 and part 2. When the individuals making decisions do not represent the population, we inadvertently create policies that have adverse impacts or unintended consequences towards a marginalized group....
2. Add Champions of DEI To Your Core Competency
Obviously, it’s not as easy as it sounds. This may be the hardest of the three steps. It takes a great deal of dedicated time, intentionality…
1. Revamp Your Hiring Process to Mitigate Bias
In order to attain a racially inclusive and equitable workforce, institutions must track internal demographic data, define targeted goals…
3 Steps to Building an Antiracist Organization
It's impossible to disrupt our biases all the time because it's human nature. The best and most effective way to fight racial inequity is to DISMANTLE it systemically. Systemic solutions address root issues by eliminating the way systems create and perpetuate racially...
Are They Unwilling or Unable?
Leaders often feel guilty when they decide to terminate an employee. You are unhappy with the performance of an employee, but…
There Is No Way to Have It All
Today’s quote in my quote of the day calendar resonated with me so much that I had to share it. Early on in my career, I truly believed…
Exercise: The Upside and Downside of Change
One of my favorite change management exercises is The Upside and Downside of Change. This exercise helps us unearth the negative feelings…
Are You Truly an Agent of Change?
If you are a change agent (low C if you have taken the Predictive Index), you are so excited to GET TO WORK so you can accomplish…
Last Minute Gift Guide for the Home Office
If you’re anything like me, you have not started buying presents. Sometimes, gifts are just printouts of what the recipient would’ve received if…
This is How CG Became My Chief Gig
It has been a year since I officially “hung up my shingle” being a full-time entrepreneur. I always had side gigs while enjoying the comfort…
Extending Compassion and Grace
If you have been feeling a little out of sorts with the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, know that you are not alone. Stress emerges in different ways. For me, I'm particularly stressed when I am not in control of a situation. A situation developed on...
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Millennial Doubles Her Salary and Happiness
I was part of the great resignation of 2021, not once, but twice. The consulting world experienced a surge of resignations during and post-COVID-19.
An Introspective Take on Women’s Equality
I originally wanted to highlight the most influential women in HR history on this Women’s Equality Day. Short apology and disclaimer; that is not what…
The Freedom to Hope and Dream
What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s fun to dream, isn’t it? In fact, based on a survey by Zety, here are the answers from two thousand respondents.
Intersection of Immigrants and Freedom
This is a picture of my husband as a toddler; his mother pushes him along in a stroller. His sister happily tags along. Their memories are fuzzy…
Bringing Pride to Your Workplace
After such a drastic shift in world climates and social atmospheres, the world needs a little sunshine. For some, that happiness comes from Pride Month.