“There‘s no ‘I’ in team.” A phrase that sets my teeth on edge. Often trumpeted to emphasize the importance of working together as a cohesive unit and to stress the essence of functioning as a consolidated group. There are speakers
Friction and Flow: Workplace Dynamics
In the fields of engineering, physics and physical chemistry, the flow of fluids (liquids and gases) is referred to as fluid dynamics. It’s a systemic structure that allows those working in these fields to run calculations and solve problems by
The Worst HR Job I Ever Had
Once upon a time I held a job that has long since disappeared from my resume. You won’t find it on my LinkedIn profile, I never mention the name of the company aloud, and I’m fairly successful (except in times
Don’t Blame the Manager When Employees Leave
There is a business axiom, taken as gospel amongst HR professionals, speakers, pundits, and authors trying to sell books that I despise with every fiber of my being: “People don’t leave their job, they leave their manager.” This, my friends,
