Author Archives: Barbara Milhizer
The #1 Worthless HR Activity
Let’s be clear, the most useless HR activity is Performance Management. Hands down. But since I have been an enthusiastic beater of that horse already, …
3 Ways to Deflect the Rant
We’ve all been caught unaware by a venter – cornered after a meeting or held hostage as a call was wrapping up. The conversation started …
3 Tips to Close Me, Not Sell Me
Repeat after me: Give the customer what she wants, not what you’re selling. I got attitude from the card store lady last week. I wanted a …
The Lost Art of Following
I’m just about leader-ed out. In the past minute there have been 27 references to #leadership on my Twitter feed. I know how to lead …
Choosing a Pope: The Ultimate Succession Plan
The Catholic church is many things, and regardless of your view of the institution, you have to acknowledge the impact of choosing the next pope. …
The X Factor: Fun Facts About Girl Power
Being the metrics nerd that I am, I thought I’d revisit one of my posts from 18 months ago and see what progress women have made …
Buy-In: One Word You Can’t Do (Anything) Without
Is it better to be right than to be done? That was the question that hovered over my head for the past 2 years. I …
What Not to Say to HR
On Monday, Devon Corneal posted a brilliant blog on the Huffington Post about things you should never say to a working mom, which was inspired …
Change Management Downton Style
Over my holiday break, I was transported nightly to Georgian England in the 1920s. I’m enthralled with all things Downton Abbey: the characters, the plots, and …
Blogging: A Shout into the Void?
I have a love/hate relationship with blogging. I love having something to say and the channel to do so. I love the reader reaction, positive …