Photo by Inga Seliverstova on Pexels.com “The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis.” – Dante Alighieri (attributed, based on his work, the Inferno) Quick recap: In Part I, I discuss how most major corporations lack courage and really don’t care about you as their employee.ContinueContinue reading “Crisis of Courage Part II: HR Needs Moral Courage”
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Favorite Books Read in 2024
“…a mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone. That’s why I read so much, Jon Snow.” – Tyrion Lannister, Game of Thrones Reading is a gateway to wisdom. Harry Truman was quoted as saying, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Is this limited to books? NO! Read articles, journalContinueContinue reading “Favorite Books Read in 2024”
Temperance and Discipline in HR: The Steady Hand That Guides People Leadership
“Our own worth is measured by what we devote our energy to.” – Marcus Aurelius This is part 2 of a 4 part series on applying the Cardinal Virtues to our craft as HR professionals, or any professional. To read the introduction, click here, and to read part 1 click here. I have a hard timeContinueContinue reading “Temperance and Discipline in HR: The Steady Hand That Guides People Leadership”
Why the Worst Get on Top: Part 2, A Roadmap to Resisting the Worst Bosses in Our Lives
A man looking at the crowd from above, a symbol of totalitarianism, dictatorship, Machiavellianism. A symbol of an authoritarian regime. “Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.” – George Bernard Shaw In the last article, I discuss how many American workplaces allow the worst toContinueContinue reading “Why the Worst Get on Top: Part 2, A Roadmap to Resisting the Worst Bosses in Our Lives”
The HR Philosopher 