From the Mound to the Workplace: Lessons in Leadership and VulnerabilityI was recently asked by an emerging leader at my organization, “What is the most important skill an emerging leader should develop right…Jul 28Jul 28
Move Over, Gen Z: Generation Alpha Joins the Generational Workforce ChatAs I drove home from work recently I decided to check in on my twelve-year-old daughter by giving her a call on her cell phone. Instead of…Apr 10Apr 10
Michael Scott School of Leadership: The Good, the Bad, the UglyMichael Scott, the fictional regional manager of Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in the hit TV series “The Office,” is a character…Feb 1Feb 1
Legacy of Purpose: Farewell to a Mentor Who Shaped My PathOn a scorching summer morning, I stood in my role as an Operations Supervisor at the Postal Service. It marked the midpoint of my…Aug 25, 2023Aug 25, 2023
Decoupling Annual Raises from Performance Reviews: Paving the Way for Employee Growth and…The practice of tying annual raises to performance reviews has been a longstanding tradition in the realm of employee compensation…Aug 20, 2023Aug 20, 2023
The Sandpaper CrucibleAs a young leader, I’ve come face-to-face with an all-too-familiar foe: FOMU, or the Fear Of Messing Up. I can still vividly recall when I…Aug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
The Rise of Excessive Mobile Phone/Social Media Usage at Work: A Modern Workplace ChallengeAs an HR leader, I fully appreciate the joy of sharing hilarious YouTube videos, particularly those featuring cats and dogs engaging in…Jul 28, 2023Jul 28, 2023
Not College Material“Daddy,” my seven year-old son said, “can you come outside and play basketball with me?”Apr 10, 2022Apr 10, 2022
The Holidays and a Special Delivery: How I Learned About the Most Valuable CommodityGrowing up, Christmastime was my favorite time of the year. I loved the lights, the weather, the build up to that one special day. I have…Dec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021