HR’s New Role: Bridge the GapIt was the summer of 1997, the sweaty, restless stretch before my senior year of high school. My older cousin Bobby, a thirtysomething…Feb 25Feb 25
End of a Remarkable Career: Tribute to an HR LegendOn January 13, 2025, Vicki Petro retired as Vice President of Human Resources at Easton Utilities after 31 years of dedicated service. To…Jan 18Jan 18
How a Christmas Gift Saved Me From Becoming The GrinchRecently, as we were decorating our Christmas tree, my 10-year-old son Brooks noticed an ornament that he found amusing. It was Santa…Dec 22, 2024Dec 22, 2024
Planes, Trains, and the Journey Home: What Really Matters in LifeThe last time I watched Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, I was in my early twenties. It was two decades ago — before marriage, kids, and…Nov 24, 2024Nov 24, 2024
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 28, 2024Jul 28, 2024
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 10, 2024Apr 10, 2024
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 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024
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
