Gender Revolution

The Gender Revolution and Equality

I just finished reading an enlightening special issue of National Geographic on Gender Revolution. Here are a few things I learned that apply to how we treat each other at work: Not everybody is wired the way you would like them to be, which can make this an uncomfortable conversation. Women…
My Workplaces of the Future Checklist

My Workplaces of the Future Checklist

Over the past few years I’ve done a deep dive into where the future will be taking the workplace. I’ve even had the opportunity to do a number of presentations on it. I let people change it’s happening faster than they realize it. The changes that impacted the rust belt caused by offshoring were…
Designing Your Ideal Career Plan

Designing Your Ideal Career Plan

The beautiful Mary Kay had it right when she said "Most people plan their vacations better than their careers." I find this an accurate statement. On the occasions when I've asked a group of employees how many have a career plan it is rare to have more than one out of ten respond they do. Everyone…