Education

Recently, I was working with a client whose job announcement included four Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) in the qualification requirements. As I began to discuss with him the best approach, he quickly informed me that “we don’t have to write KSAs anymore.” I told him that this is only partially true. As of 2010, […]

When you think of leadership, what images spring to mind? Perhaps it is the bold visionary standing alone at the helm of the organization brimming with charisma. Or perhaps it is more dictatorial, the boss barking out unquestionable orders subordinates as they scurry about. In either case, this form of leadership is one-dimensional, and in […]

Do leaders in your organization tolerate bad behavior from others leaders or individual contributors? Bad behavior may happen for thousands of reasons, in all kinds of organizations across the globe. Bad behavior may happen because people want power and control at work. They respond aggressively when their power is threatened. Bad behavior may happen because […]

I was in Amsterdam last week and I took the obligatory stroll through its world famous red light district. I was surprised at what my reaction was.  I thought it was all a bit sad. Girls with fake smiles giving false portrayals of their real selves. Men who were blivious to what the genuine delights […]

The gender pay gap has been a persistent national issue. The latest data illustrates that while the United States has made great progress, there is still more work to be done. According to the 2014 Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum, there is no nation in the world where a woman earns […]

Information Governance is easier when you think of it in terms of The Four “Ws” which are ​What are your information assets? Where are they located? When can you dispose of them? Who manages them and has access to them? In last month’s article we talked about the second “W” – Where. So now that […]

More than a third of the country’s population is healthcare illiterate.  What does this mean?  It means that these members of the population struggle to obtain and process healthcare knowledge and data.  Thus, they make less-informed healthcare decisions, ultimately jeopardizing their lives. There are a number of factors that contribute to health literacy, or a […]

One of the challenges of being a job seeker and finding career direction is being bombarded by advice from so-called experts. How do you know who and what to believe? Unfortunately, these expert’s shoulds, needs and musts sometimes contradict each other. Accepted wisdom can also be overtaken by events. Like urban myths, their advice seems […]

Many job seekers spend time on perfecting their resumes, but when it comes time for the cover letter, quickly write a couple paragraphs and send it out to every employer. If you’re serious about getting a job, a hiring manager won’t consider you without a polished, professional cover letter as well. Here are a few […]