HR Check-In

Clarity, Communication, Confidence Business leaders often brace themselves for resistance whenever change is on the horizon. A new reporting structure. Updated ...

Summer has a way of changing the rhythm of work. Calendars fill with patio lunches, company BBQs, golf tournaments, cottage afternoons, long weekends, and, this year, ...

In soccer, the best managers do not wait until the 89th minute to make a substitution everyone can already see is needed. They do not leave an exhausted midfielder on ...

With Father's Day approaching, I've been reflecting on a lesson that applies both at home and in the workplace: leadership is less about having all the answers and more ...

Every four years, the FIFA World Cup gives us a front-row seat to one of the most fascinating leadership and team dynamics experiments on the planet. The world's best ...

This past weekend, I played my first round of golf for the season. Before anyone assumes this is going to be a story about impressive athletic ability, I should ...

After more than 20 years without a Premier League title, Arsenal F.C. finally climbed back to the top. For years, the organization faced criticism, pressure, and ...

Many employers assume today’s hiring challenges come down to compensation. “We just can’t compete on salary.” “That candidate took a higher offer.” “People only ...

When organizations talk about change management, the conversation often starts with systems, timelines, budgets, workflows, or technology. The operational side ...

Why new managers struggle and what companies are getting wrong There is a pattern we see often. A strong individual contributor consistently delivers results. They ...

Why unclear expectations—not lack of effort—are behind most performance issues If you’re leading a team right now, there’s a good chance you’ve had this thought at ...

Last week in our HR Check-In, we talked about a reality many leaders recognize but don’t always address: the conversation you’re avoiding is often the problem you’re ...