INSIGHTS
Endurance Is About Letting Go And Looking Forward With Purpose
To me, enduring at work isn't about getting through something. It's about choosing to stay focused on why the work matters, including who it’s meant to serve and the impact it’s meant to have.
3 Steps To Staying Committed To Your Purpose, No Matter What
I don’t believe in bad days. And no, I’m not an unshakable optimist. I've just developed a mindset that values purpose.
The New Look Of Resilience: Reframe, Rebuild And Remember
When most people hear “resilience,” they think of bouncing back from something. But to me, that definition feels a bit antiquated.
Coach’s Corner Podcast: Jim Dunn
Adam and Mike speak with Jim Dunn about how their clients come from various industries. They discuss the universality of business coaching for all business owners, not just those in their specific backgrounds.
C-Suite Series: How to Partner with the Chief Human Resources Officer
Jim pulls back the curtain of the Chief Human Resources Officer role, offering a treasure trove of practical advice for the legal department to become the CHRO's ultimate wingman.
The Recipe For Effective Leadership Has Changed, And Humility Is A Key Ingredient
Early in my HR career, I was fortunate enough to meet former President Jimmy Carter at a professional conference. After he heard me speak, he had the Secret Service approach me for a chat. To this day, I can’t believe what I said.
There Is 'AI' In 'Anxiety,' But HR Leaders Can Overcome That
Remember when the only place you found artificial intelligence was in movies or sci-fi novels? Like many people, I found myself waiting for AI to show up and transform the world overnight—like a less-threatening Skynet.
Different Meals, Same Table: Navigating The Changing Landscape Of Employee Needs
Maybe it's just me, but has it gotten awfully complicated to have people over for dinner lately? I'm noticing that everybody has a dietary restriction or preference to accommodate.
Evaluate Your Culture In Real Time With Anniversary Surveys
I asked my LinkedIn network the following: Who is still using annual surveys as a primary metric for employee happiness, and who uses something else? To my surprise, over half of the respondents said they’ve stuck with the traditional survey.
What's All The Hype About ESG And HR?
Companies have always inherently understood the need to balance various objectives and manage the give-and-take nature of offsetting interests.
When A Pink Slip Brings Harmony
If you really value your employees, you will not tolerate bad leaders. Full stop.
Looking To Hire A CDO? A Functional DEI Program Is Bigger Than One Hire
The last two years have brought a handful of friends to my doorstep for advice about the diversity, equity and inclusion roles they’d been offered. They came from all sorts of backgrounds: finance, marketing, operations and HR.
Three Questions To Ask Before Taking The Job
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. If you know me, you’ve probably heard this sentence come out of my mouth. It’s just sound advice. The Great Resignation has many people looking to jump ship, but it’s also showing some interesting turns.
Panel Discussion: Healthcare Law & Compliance Institute
Leveraging Strategic Legal Leadership to Effectively Navigate the Evolving Healthcare Landscape.
https://www.ipmievents.com/institutes/healthcare-gc-institute-2024
The Trust Economy and Why It Matters More Than Ever in Business
No matter who we are, we have to manage the optics of whether and why people should trust us.
https://www.newsweek.com/trust-economy-why-it-matters-more-ever-business-1903134
Laughing in the Workplace Is Serious Business
Mountains of data suggest that humor has direct and positive impacts on organizations, leaders, and employees across virtually every metric, including performance, approval, and engagement.
https://www.newsweek.com/laughing-workplace-serious-business-1817614
If You Call Yourself a Servant Leader, Are You Really?
What does real servant leadership look like and why is it so difficult to embody this philosophy?
https://www.newsweek.com/if-you-call-yourself-servant-leader-are-you-really-1801522
Good Boundaries Make Good Colleagues and Friends
Harmonious working relationships are what keep you in the game.
https://www.newsweek.com/good-boundaries-make-good-colleagues-friends-1780422
Coping With 3 Kinds of Toxic Colleagues
When they go low, do you go high?
https://www.newsweek.com/people-culture-expert-coping-3-kinds-toxic-colleagues-1755419
Moments Move Us: Episode 9 - Leaning into Opportunities
Jim Dunn was once told HR work really wasn’t all that hard and was promised jumping into a Head of Personnel role with zero experience would be a breeze.
https://wambi.org/resources/podcasts/episode-9-leaning-into-opportunities-with-jim-dunn/