Building a Sustainable Life and Work

We live in a culture that often celebrates busyness. Long hours, packed calendars, constant notifications, and endless to-do lists have become symbols of productivity and, for some, even success. When someone asks how we are doing, the most common response is often,...

Creating the Future of Work

Updated July 2026 As I write this article, I find myself thinking less about technology and more about people. For much of my career, I have worked with organizations, taught leadership and Human Resource Management, and studied how workplaces evolve over time. During...

Compensation Is More Than a Paycheck

Most people accept a new job because of the salary. Most people leave because of everything else. After more than forty years of leading organizations, consulting with businesses, and teaching Human Resource Management, I’ve watched management ideas come and go....

Creating a Learning Culture in the Age of AI

When most people hear the words training and development, they immediately think about taking a class, attending a workshop, or completing an online course. While those activities are important, they represent only a small part of how adults actually learn. The best...

Finding Meaningful and Joyful Work

One of the questions I’m most often asked by students is simple: “How do I find work that I actually enjoy?” It’s an important question because you will spend more time working than almost any other activity in your life. Choosing work that fits who...
Seize the day

Seize the day

Many of us waste time, progressing slowly toward what we want most. Instead, we should seize the day. That is, learn to make the most of every moment. I start the day by answering self-reflective questions that inspire me and enable action for a new day. Every new day...