June 22, 2018
Empathy in leadership is key for career growth and unleashing talent. Discover its role in work and HR through this insightful author’s perspective.

Is Empathy the Missing Leadership Ingredient?

A few weeks ago, the McKinsey Global Institute released a report on skill shift, automation and the future of the workforce. They spoke about the major reskilling challenge that lies ahead. The strongest growth in demand will be for technological skills. The next big surge will be for social and emotional skills such as leadership and managing others. In the technology-charged world of work, empathy is the leadership essential...

June 6, 2018
Notebook illustration outlining key traits for success in unfamiliar jobs: ability, eagerness to learn, people skills. Insights on career leadership and talent.

How to tell if someone can do a job they’ve never done

There are many good reasons for predicting human performance at work. The vital few are truly different: First, at any level and in any job and industry, there is substantial variability in people’s performance, which explains the near-universality of the Pareto effect, whereby fewer than 20% of people tend to […]
April 10, 2018
Kids exploring a market next to "The AI Talent Paradigm" text. Dive into career insights, leadership, and HR with a respected author.

The AI Talent Paradigm

AI-Talent is the new combination. From the most mundane to the complex, AI powered machines are learning to do it all. The AI-Talent landscape is the new equation that we have to get used to. What does that even mean? AI-talent is affecting even pizza making. When Zume Pizza tells us that they […]
April 2, 2018
Engaging guide on building trust at work, highlighting leadership tips and HR strategies to enhance career growth and unlock hidden talent.

Building Trust

Is building trust about doing fun activities together – the kind that often passes off as “team building” in many offsite meetings? If you have been for one of those, then read this… Building Trust He was the new boss. He had just joined the business and was dismayed to […]
March 29, 2018
An inspiring leader and author shares insights on career and work, showcasing HR talent and charisma in a dynamic presentation.

Richard Branson: Decoding His Charisma

It really boils down to what an "experience maker" is. They make you feel stronger. They make you feel optimistic. They make you feel safe because you trust them. Charismatic leaders have the ability to make people feel optimistic and hopeful. They make success look within reach. Just what Branson does. I heard him live at The #AdobeSummit in Vegas. Read on ...