No, you’re not. Many companies today like to refer to themselves as “technology companies.” I find this both quaint and puzzling. Just...

Those of us who love physics fondly remember Newton’s Laws of Motion. I know that is a small group. Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion is...

How many times have you heard this expression? What does it mean to you? We hear this expression all the time, usually by someone who...

Sunday, April 27, 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most ignominious events in corporate HR history. It happened before...

It’s that time of year again when many managers are doing employee evaluations. I don’t know anyone who really enjoys this exercise. Not...

Of all the functions and tasks I’ve had to perform, the one I truly hate the most and have never gotten fully used to doing, is firing...

Many books have been written about what makes a good boss, and how to be a good boss. There are plenty of lists that circulate LinkedIn...

"Let's break down those silos." I hear this phrase a lot. It sounds good. Very simple. We should all do that. But, as with many things,...

Home Depot had its infamous data breach in 2014. Soon after, the then-current CIO lamented publicly about the lack of investment in...

Everybody loves dogs. Most people don’t love systems. So, that can’t be it. Dogs often show affection when they are fed or played with....

Smart people, combined with an open culture, leads to a competitive advantage. This is a pretty simple formula. Yet, so many companies...