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From The Dalai Lama to Stanford – Some Reading for 2011

by: Carmel Napolitano January 3, 2011

Many of us make New Year’s resolutions to kick start a job search or to commit to self-reflection about what direction our career it taking. Who isn’t trying to figure out what to do with their lives? To untangle our own thoughts, it can be useful to look no further than the book store, and I [...]

Are You Disengaged At Work? What Can Be Done About It?

by: Fredia Woolf June 10, 2010

At times, organizational life by virtue of its structure has the capacity to stamp out the human spirit. It can shut down the spark of creativity, cramp boldness and individuality and perpetuate mediocrity. The result is a pitiful waste of human potential.  Careers fail to flourish, learning dries up, and opportunities for positive change and growth wither [...]

To err is human – but take steps that move you toward, not away from, your destination.

by: Fredia Woolf May 14, 2010

Is there a connection between the oil spill seeping inexorably across the Gulf of Mexico and the wild gyrations of the stock market last week?  I think there is.  For me, the link is that we human beings have a dangerous tendency to over-reach ourselves only to suffer the consequences.  Our technological prowess enabled us to [...]

Human Resources Maturity and t…

by: F. Jay Hall April 19, 2010

Human Resources Maturity and the Three P’s, Part 2 http://bit.ly/aizy7l #nonprofit #hr #management #blog

Wise Words from Women Leaders: A Dozen Tips for Managing your Career

by: Fredia Woolf March 19, 2010

The Boston Business Journal interviewed a number of prominent women leaders asking them to reflect on their career paths and what they learned along the way.  These women work in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and their observations could be useful for anyone interested in managing a successful career. Below are a dozen tips distilled [...]

What the Movies can teach you about Leadership and Job Performance

by: Fredia Woolf January 12, 2010

The movie Invictus has some powerful messages for aspiring leaders and job-seekers alike.  Based on a true story about Nelson Mandela engaging the South African rugby team to unite people in his fledgling “rainbow” nation after the fall of apartheid, the movie can inspire anyone who has encountered difficulties or who wants to lead positive [...]