I just had the pleasure of visiting the Los Angeles Art Museum (LACMA) and loved Chris Burden’s kinetic sculpture, called Metropolis II. It is intense, fun and frenetic. Feels like watching yourself on the freeways of LA. Think about our pace, speed of thought and action….the artist
Read more →Recruiter as strategic advisor ebook2012 We have been discussing the HR business partner and client relationship for years. Understanding the business and helping the client solve for their business challenges takes the HR professional to a relationship level that is critical for achieving a shared “people” plan.
Read more →It is refreshing to see good news in the LA times. Our Jobless rate fell to 11.1% in today’s news. Well, we know that there are many elements at play here but I can say that activity is definitely up and there are more opportunities that I
Read more →Have you made your resolutions for the new year yet? I like this time of year for we can reflect on the past and think about our goals for the future. It is like starting fresh each January. What are you grateful for and what might
Read more →This past week I was fortunate to work with a management team (Directors and their managers) to introduce the concept of “selling your value proposition” when conducting a search for a new or open position on your team. It was in some ways surprising to see the
Read more →Dr. Daniel Siegel at the recent Neuroleadership conference introduced the concept of a “healthy platter” for leaders. How cool is this…consider these elements in every week. As a leader it is easy to forget the balance of activity and focus on the 24/7 urgent. Consider seven components
Read more →Most folks think about this for a moment and say, “yes, I would be off to something else if I did not have to worry about finances.” Jim Finkelstein in his book, “Fuse, Making Sense of the New Cogenerational Workforce” talks about our changing relationship with money.
Read more →It’s time to redefine Recruiters as the Strategic Advisors they need to be. The role that your recruiter plays today is one that helps leaders make key decisions. They have an acute knowledge of the market and they bring a strong voice of talent strategy and planning
Read more →What is engagement? Let’s briefly define that. Here is one definition from my friend Leigh Branham, who wrote a new book called, “Re-Engage.” It can be defined as a strong “emotional and intellectual connection that an employee has with their job or organization or boss and that
Read more →Today’s technology with the advent of social networking sites is truly shrinking the world, increasing our ability to reach out in real time to an expanding number of people. Social network tools do what email and other formal communication methods cannot. They nurture connections and make it
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Sherry brings the in-depth business experience and something else that defines her style: relationships.