Lighting Candles: We Cannot Afford Cynicism

“Cynicism is cowardice.” – Ryan Holliday How can we remain good in a world of evil? The following headlines showcase a malaise prevalent within the human experiment:  “Corporate America Drew Back From DEI. The Upheaval Isn’t Over.” The Wall Street Journal “Global Inequality and the Trump Administration” Review of International Studies “Trump Plans ‘Anti-White Racism’ContinueContinue reading “Lighting Candles: We Cannot Afford Cynicism”

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”

Courage in HR: The Backbone of Effective People Leadership

“If it wasn’t scary, everyone would do it. If it was easy, there wouldn’t be any growth in it.” ― Ryan Holiday, Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave This is part 1 of a 4 part series on applying the Cardinal Virtues to our craft as HR professionals, or any professional. To read theContinueContinue reading “Courage in HR: The Backbone of Effective People Leadership”

The Four Cardinal Virtues and HR: A Philosophical Approach to Leadership and People Management

Photo by Ku00fcbra Dou011fu on Pexels.com “Strive to be the person philosophy has tried to make you.” – Marcus Aurelius What centers you? Is it religion? Is it a hobby, such as painting or writing? Is it something different? For me, many things center me, help me make decisions, help remind me of who IContinueContinue reading “The Four Cardinal Virtues and HR: A Philosophical Approach to Leadership and People Management”

Redefining Masculinity in HR: There Are Many Good Men

Photo by Chetan Menaria on Pexels.com This post is part two in a two-part examination of the current state of masculinity and how it relates to the Human Resources profession. Here is part one. In my last post, “Redefining Masculinity in HR: Where Have All the Good Men Gone,” I discuss how there’s a potentialContinueContinue reading “Redefining Masculinity in HR: There Are Many Good Men”