Your business is being held hostage and it’s unacceptable
The port strike isn’t over; it’s on pause for the next few months. And the biggest sticking point which puts your business in danger has yet to be agreed upon. This has been a battle about two issues: wages and automation. The wages part has been settled thanks to the agreement reached between the […]
Today Might Be The First Day of The End Of The World
As the mother of a seven-year-old, I will remember today. Today is the day that the most powerful woman in AI, Mira Murati, left her post as CTO of OpenAI, and the company announced its plans to transition to a for-profit entity. This is a critical moment for humanity as OpenAI pivots its leadership, corporate […]
Are We Getting a Raise Next Year? What to Expect for Salary Increases in 2025
As we near the end of the calendar year, the question on everyone’s mind is: will we see salary increases in 2025? With economic uncertainty lingering, it’s tough to gauge what’s ahead for compensation budgets. To help us cut through the noise, I spoke with Tom McMullen, Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, who specializes […]
The Hidden Key to Successful Change Management: Culture
Change is inevitable, yet managing it effectively remains one of the biggest challenges organizations face today. Whether it’s adopting new technology, restructuring teams, or shifting strategy, change management is often framed as a purely operational issue—when in reality, it’s a deeply cultural one. In every organization, culture is the unseen force that drives how people […]
Resilient Economy ‘Feels Very Untrue’ to Many Americans: An Interview with Joshua Rhett Miller
I recently had the opportunity to interview Joshua Rhett Miller, Chief Investigative Reporter at Newsweek, about his cover story, “Resilient Economy ‘Feels Very Untrue’ to Many Americans.” While the economic indicators suggest a soft landing for the U.S. economy, many Americans’ lived experiences tell a starkly different tale. Josh highlighted the widening gap between the […]
The “Strongest” Cultures May Actually Be The Weakest
REI, the beloved co-op known for its eco-friendly ethos and outdoor enthusiast culture, is facing a pivotal moment. The company has lost money for two consecutive years, with a staggering $311 million in the red in 2023 alone. As layoffs continue and management centralizes decision-making, REI’s famed culture—embodied by the “Green Vests” who’ve been the […]
The Great Pay Reset: Wages Are Being Cut in Half
Bosses Are Finding Ways to Pay Workers Less There’s a major shift happening in the job market, and it’s turning everything we thought we knew about wages upside down. For years, we’ve believed that wages only go one way—up. That belief has been shattered. We are witnessing what can only be described as The Great […]
Peter Stavros is Saving Capitalism, and We All Need to Pay Attention
For years, I have been crusading to rid corporate America of the false narrative that the concepts of people and profit are at odds. Too many business leaders feel they have to choose one over the other. But great organizations know that smart business means people and profit thrive together. Peter Stavros, a heavy-hitter in […]
CEO Patience: How to Get Your Point Across to Busy Leaders
If you’ve ever worked closely with a CEO, you might have heard of something called “CEO patience.” It’s that incredibly short fuse many CEOs have when it comes to how much time they’re willing to spend listening to someone. And let’s be honest, it can be tough when you’re the one trying to communicate with […]
No, I Will Not “Give You A Call”
I have a new workplace pet peeve. It’s when people send me a note asking me to give them a call. Call me petty, but hear me out. That is a way of passing off accountability. Now, their “talk to Jessica” item is off their to do list and I’ve just added “call that person” […]
Change Management is Changing
Change management continues to perplex leaders despite years and years of frameworks and models being thrown at it. It’s time for an upgrade. First, why is change so hard? Change management is often a nightmare because it is treated as episodic in nature. The typical business approach to change management is from point A to […]
Introducing MEI – The Clapback to DEI
In the latest corporate showdown, a new hiring philosophy known as MEI—Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence—is taking center stage. Backed by influential figures like Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI and Elon Musk, MEI is being promoted as the solution to the perceived issues with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. But is this the revolutionary […]