Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.5.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Chief Gigs We elevate leaders and align strategy to unlock full potential. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://chiefgigs.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Execution Gap Is Destroying Value - PE Firms Know It](https://chiefgigs.com/2025/08/03/the-execution-gap/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Guest blog by Robert Courser Ask any Private Equity partner what keeps them up at night post-close, and you’ll hear a common theme: execution risk. A shiny investment thesis and - [What Prevents Your Team from Being a Dream Team](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/09/05/what-prevents-your-team-from-being-a-dream-team/) - Working as a team in a professional space is crucial to sustaining success; disregarding the importance of teamwork may prove detrimental to you... - [Uncertainty at Work: What Rising Costs and Instability Are Doing to Our Teams](https://chiefgigs.com/2025/06/03/uncertainty-at-work/) - Let’s be real: the world feels shaky. In conversations with clients, in casual check-ins with team members, even in line at the grocery store, I’m hearing the same undercurrent: people are stretched. Not just stretched in time or resources—but emotionally, mentally, even spiritually. Instability doesn’t just live on newsfeeds—it creeps into our daily lives in - [Teams That Work: Seven Drivers of Team Effectiveness](https://chiefgigs.com/2025/06/02/teams-that-work-seven-drivers-of-team-effectiveness/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] High-performing teams don’t just happen—they’re built with intention, insight, and the right tools. In Teams That Work, Eduardo Salas and Scott Tannenbaum break it down: there are seven key drivers that determine a team’s success. These include psychological safety, shared mental models, dependable teamwork, clarity, results-driven structure, cohesion, and - [Podcast: Human Trafficking At Work: The Warning Signs](https://chiefgigs.com/2025/01/31/podcast-human-trafficking-at-work-the-warning-signs/) - [Organizational Culture: Paying Your Dues](https://chiefgigs.com/2024/10/02/organizational-culture-paying-your-dues/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] This article was originally published on the Forbes | Coaches Council It’s cliché to start articles with definitions, but I believe it’s necessary in this case. If you are reading this article, it’s likely that you grew up with the - [Workforce Strategy in 2025](https://chiefgigs.com/2025/01/02/workforce-strategy-in-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] There is a wealth of information, but we will highlight two important topics: Skills outlook Workforce strategies Core Skills in 2025 Soft or “power” skills dominate top 10. From the global perspective, global citizenship and multilingualism aren’t high on the - [The Cost of Misalignment](https://chiefgigs.com/2025/06/02/the-cost-of-misalignment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Corporate leaders recognize that transforming a strategic vision into reality is crucial to success. Most companies, however, find this difficult in practice. How much lost revenue do you think comes from strategic misalignment, within your company? According to the Predictive Index estimates it - [Podcast: I Started My Business Because I Made a Huge Mistake](https://chiefgigs.com/2024/02/06/podcast-i-started-my-business-because-i-made-a-huge-mistake/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Click here to listen. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Psychological Safety Boosts Inclusion](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/05/27/psychological-safety-boosts-inclusion/) - In inclusive environments, leaders trust that policies are in place to stimulate working conditions where employees feel physically and emotionally safe. - [Guest Blog: Your Only Priority](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/11/06/guest-blog-your-only-priority/) - On this blog, we usually share our perspective on strategy execution based on our client work. Today is different. We want to leave the stage... - [Driving Toward Leadership Mastery](https://chiefgigs.com/2024/03/11/driving-toward-leadership-mastery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] This article was originally published on the Forbes | Coaches Council If you have ever taught someone how to drive a car, you may remember some key aspects of that experience. For most of us, there’s no other instruction in - [Webinar: What's Love Got To Do With Work](https://chiefgigs.com/2024/03/11/webinar-whats-love-got-to-do-with-work/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Read recap or watch full webinar. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [The Team Player's Guide to Success](https://chiefgigs.com/2024/01/05/the-team-players-guide-to-success/) - One common requirement that often appears in job postings is being a "team player." However, there's often no clear indication of what that means... - [Cancer: A One-Year Retrospective](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/10/07/cancer-a-one-year-retrospective/) - It is the first anniversary of being diagnosed with breast cancer. To say it changes your life is an understatement. Throughout the last year, I learned... - [Inclusion & Hispanic Heritage Month](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/10/08/inclusion-hispanic-heritage-month/) - Diversity has become a driving force for leadership and employees alike. During the many month-long cultural celebrations throughout the year... - [Guest Blog: OKRs and Execution](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/09/12/guest-blog-okrs-and-execution/) - We were delighted to listen to a recent McKinsey podcast with Workboard co-founder and CEO, Deidre Paknad. In our firm, we help clients focus on... - [Barbie: More Than Just a Movie](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/08/30/barbie-more-than-just-a-movie/) - Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, is the highest-grossing Warner-Brothers film to date and has made waves in people's lives, regardless of gender... - [Boost Inclusion with 3 Small Impactful Changes](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/07/16/boost-inclusion-with-3-small-impactful-changes/) - One of the most difficult changes an organization can make is evolving from being a diverse organization with representation of marginalized groups... - [Guest Blog: What is Your Reality?](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/07/30/guest-blog-what-is-your-reality/) - Good execution is really about one thing: understanding the reality of your organization and making decisions based on facts. - [Exercise: The Upside and Downside of Change](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/01/05/change-management/) - One of my favorite change management exercises is The Upside and Downside of Change. This exercise helps us unearth the negative feelings... - [Psychological Safety: Employee Edition](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/05/08/psychological-safety-employee-edition/) - It is imperative for businesses to provide people of color equal opportunity. Unfortunately, in my experiences as a Hispanic woman... - [State of Mental Health in the Workplace](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/10/05/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... - [Feeling Fear, Wonder, and Awe](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/02/27/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... - [Women in the Workplace: From 2022 to 2023](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/03/30/women-in-the-workplace-from-2022-to-2023/) - As we close out Women's History Month in March, I wanted to highlight The 2022 Women in the Workplace Report. As the largest study of its kind... - [Finding Solutions in Unexpected Ways](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/04/04/finding-solutions-in-unexpected-ways/) - Have you ever found yourself stuck between two options and been unable to decide? That's exactly what happened to me when I was trying to choose... - [Take Action On Employee Engagement](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/08/10/employeeengagement/) - 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](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/08/10/thinkcritically/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 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 - [Support Your Employees During Turbulent Times](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/03/16/support-your-employees-during-turbulent-times/) - In the last three years, the world has experienced its fair share of bad news. On top of that, common struggles like health issues or... - [Word Of The Year 2023](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/03/07/word-of-the-year-2023/) - Everyone knows about the endless cycle of New Year's resolutions. We make declarations and goals that aim to better our sense of self, but... - [Manage Your Energy With Personal Policies](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/01/30/manage-your-energy-with-personal-policies/) - This is a picture of me celebrating life in November of last year! Gosh, am I glad the year of the Tiger is over. Every year before Chinese New Year... - [Build a Dream Team With Talent Optimization](https://chiefgigs.com/2023/02/03/build-a-dream-team-with-talent-optimization/) - It’s not often that a leader gets to build a team from scratch. Sometimes, we inherit partial or full teams made up of individuals who clearly are not thriving. - [Biscuit Taught Me What Brene Brown Couldn't](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/10/27/biscuit-taught-me-what-brene-brown-couldnt/) - Do you have an overused strength? Mine is competing, 100%. No, not 100% agree, but when I took an assessment over a decade ago... - [This is How CG Became My Chief Gig](https://chiefgigs.com/2020/11/02/origin-story/) - 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... - [4 Free Ways to Increase Employee Engagement](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/11/28/4-free-ways-to-increase-employee-engagement/) - Employee engagement is hard to do right. Before the founding of my company, I helped move a department from underperforming to... - [Millennial Doubles Her Salary and Happiness](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/09/02/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. - [The Higher Standard of 'Possible'](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/10/05/the-higher-standard-of-possible/) - I was raised to be a high achiever. As the eldest daughter in my family, the pressure to succeed and contribute has always been there. - [Show Some Love to Your Virtual Employees](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/11/07/show-some-love-to-your-virtual-employees/) - Your team of driven people has worked with you to make your journey to a virtual work environment as seamless as possible. Their determination has... - [3 Steps to Start Crafting the Life You Deserve](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/10/05/3-steps-to-start-crafting-the-life-you-deserve/) - I keep turning down lucrative job offers. The conversation with my sister usually goes something like this: Me: "I was talking to a potential client about..." - [2. Add Champions of DEI To Your Core Competency](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/03/08/2-add-champions-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-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... - [Culture And Inclusion Are Not Trends](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/02/01/cultureandinclusionarenottrends/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ link_text_color=”gcid-56e84004-e6c6-4ab5-a7b9-0b82095252d6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-56e84004-e6c6-4ab5-a7b9-0b82095252d6%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-1191879b-0c4c-4856-b261-6648e1e880ae%22:%91%22link_text_color__hover%22%93}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” link_text_color__hover=”#e2cf85″ sticky_enabled=”0″] As I read various business articles at the start of the year, something kept coming up – Inclusion and Culture were listed as “trends - [Why You Should Choose Kindness](https://chiefgigs.com/2018/11/06/choose-kindness/) - We adopted a dog for my son's Christmas present in 2015. I had never lived with a dog before, but I was super excited to walk her, take her to the park... - [Extending Compassion and Grace](https://chiefgigs.com/2020/04/06/extending-compassion-and-grace/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ link_text_color=”gcid-56e84004-e6c6-4ab5-a7b9-0b82095252d6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-56e84004-e6c6-4ab5-a7b9-0b82095252d6%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 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 - [Last Minute Gift Guide for the Home Office](https://chiefgigs.com/2020/12/14/last-minute-gift-guide/) - 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... - [Are You Truly an Agent of Change?](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/01/04/cdrive/) - 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... - [There Is No Way to Have It All](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/01/27/you-cant-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... - [Are They Unwilling or Unable?](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/02/01/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... - [3 Steps to Building an Antiracist Organization](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/02/23/3-steps-to-building-an-antiracist-organization/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.1″ text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 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 - [1. Revamp Your Hiring Process to Mitigate Bias](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/02/24/antiractist-org-1/) - In order to attain a racially inclusive and equitable workforce, institutions must track internal demographic data, define targeted goals... - [3. Create Management Accountability Structure](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/03/26/3-create-management-accountability-structure/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 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 - [Optimizing Talent Through Analytics](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/05/24/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? - [Behavior Analytics In Equity & Venture Capital](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/05/24/behavioral-analytics-in-private-equity-growth-equity-and-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... - [Increase Your Leadership Agility](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/06/09/increase-your-leadership-agility/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 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 - [I was Unproductive for a Month, and That's OK](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/09/15/covidstress/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.13.1″ text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] 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… - [Are You The "World's Best Boss"?](https://chiefgigs.com/2021/11/01/bestboss/) - 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. - [Five Gift Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/02/25/employee-appreciatioin/) - 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... - [Things Men Have Said to Me At Work](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/03/28/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... - [How Treehouse Pediatrics Got Their Groove Back](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/04/04/client-case-study-treehouse-pediatrics/) - Treehouse Pediatrics partners are four hard-working pediatricians who are dedicated and passionate about patient care. After working together... - [The Struggles of a First Time Manager](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/04/18/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. - [The Valuable Benefits of Self-Awareness](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/05/03/the-valuable-benefits-of-self-awareness/) - Daniel Goleman, the guru of emotional intelligence, writes, "Self-awareness is the foundational competence in emotional intelligence. - [The Inaudible Struggles of Remote Work](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/05/05/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. - [Play to Your Personal Strengths](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/06/03/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 Truth About Hiring Biases](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/06/08/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. - [When Artificial Intelligence Screens In](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/06/08/when-ai-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). - [Bringing Pride to Your Workplace](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/06/28/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. - [Intersection of Immigrants and Freedom](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/07/04/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... - [The Freedom to Hope and Dream](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/08/19/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. - [An Introspective Take on Women's Equality](https://chiefgigs.com/2022/08/26/an-introspective-take-on-womens-equality/) - I originally wanted to highlight the most influential women in HR history on this Women's Equality Day. 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