by Jason Lauritsen | Jul 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’m struggling to learn a profound lesson in my work that clarity and control sometimes can’t be gained until you first let go. My mentors and others keep pointing me towards this lesson, so I know it’s one of great significance. But, this...
by Jason Lauritsen | Jul 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
We have a tendency to over complicate things when it comes to management. When I speak to groups about talent, a question that will often come up in Q&A is: “How can we retain the best people at our company?” This is a really important question. Our...
by Jason Lauritsen | Jul 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
The seven day countdown is on at my house. One of our favorite shows, Big Brother, debuts a new season on July 12. Judge me if you must. I know that there are some of you out there who look down your nose at reality television as some sort of substandard type of...
by Jason Lauritsen | Jul 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
As a sales guy joining a corporate HR team back in 2003, I remember how struck I was by how little my HR peers seemed to interact with their peers within the organization. Because I was a trained sales guy and I’m hardwired as an extrovert, I immediately got...
by Jason Lauritsen | Jun 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
In too many organizations, HR has become the “Department of No.” We write the policies that box people in. We create the guidelines the define what is appropriate and inappropriate at work. We make sure managers tow the line of the law when it comes to...
by Jason Lauritsen | Jun 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
It seems that lately, I’ve been experiencing moments where other people are providing me with the gift of an unexpected positive experience. Last week, it was the flight attendant on my Delta flight home after a couple of long days of traveling who apparently...
