I am thankful that we have a day dedicated to thanks. We all know people that are not so inclined to be thankful by nature and on this day they are reminded to spout the usual sappy Hallmark thank-you platitudes to anyone who does not have diabetes or a weak stomach. Maybe I was wrong by thinking that it is way too early for TV Scrooge Marathons running back-to-back until Christmas because there is something… Read More »All Thanks Are Not Equal
Recently I completed writing a three part series on Performance Management, but I’m almost positive that Scott Adams, the insightful genius creator of the Dilbert comic strip, did not read it. In fact, from the lower than usual stats for those three days I’m also fairly certain that nobody else of importance did either. My comments that this may have stepped on a few toes could be the reason, but I think the basic reason… Read More »Hey Boss! You Missed More Than an Annual Review
In case you missed this week’s articles, here is a summary: A Veteran Reflects – In spite of the fact that most of the thanks I receive for my military service are shallow and reflexive, I do appreciate it because I am proud of being a veteran. It is not so much a pride in anything that I have done but a subtle humbleness in what it has made me.… Read More »Reviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – November 11 thru November 17, 2012
From the time our parents allowed us to venture beyond the front door and associate with other kids, we were warned to be careful. My mother always said to be careful at least three times before we left the house for any reason. My sister and I jokingly used the phrase “Be careful be careful be careful!†to our kids mimicking Mom’s persistent loving concern. We were not always careful but we were always careful… Read More »Guilt by Association
The online crowd I hang out with is very eclectic in its makeup. I am so humbled at times by the collective knowledge that goes far beyond my own thinking. Being allowed to stir the pot from time to time with my own unique ideas makes me proud to be a part of this global gathering. The concept of collective intelligence is not new and has its roots in computer networking for increased processing power.… Read More »Feathers, Mothballs and Twitter Chats