Human Resources 101

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who [...]

Okay, I know that the weekly roundup seems to be more bi– than weekly, but I’m planning to post these links each week.

Five Worst-Case Interview Scenarios – and how to recover from them.
Twelve Rules for Self-Management – Rosa Say reminds us, before we can presume to manage others, we must learn to manage ourselves. If you [...]

Tips for Productivity and Happiness at Work – some thoughts on productivity at work and what to do if you’re not happy with your job.

Corporate leadership skills gap revealed – management challenges centre around developing potential leaders, selecting and retaining key talent, and creating an engaged workforce.

Dear John: Some Potential Suggestions for Writing Applicant Rejection Letters – some [...]

Four Ways Supervisors Frustrate Their Employees – From Michael Hyatt: The four most common employee complaints about their supervisors.
The Resume Experiment – Day 1 of 5 – JibberJobber gets experts to weigh in on improving a resume:

Introduction
First Impressions/Reactions
Formatting
Content is King
Wrap-Up

Introducing Lifehacker’s Job Board – Lifehacker adds a job board to the mix.
Create a Winning Management Team [...]

Creating a Learning Climate for Nonprofit Staff – how to create a workplace climate that supports informal learning.
Note From Boss To Employees – Execupundit.com gives some insight into what an employee needs to know about their boss.
The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun – Are you having fun? (Flash movie)
Ten Characters You’ll Meet at a Business Meeting – [...]

Bert Webb has been one of my regular blog reads for some time. Back in September he seemed to slide off the face of the blogosphere without a word. Given the personal philosophy he has communicated in his writing, I figured some major upheaval was keeping him from posting. He’s back and his posts gives [...]

Older Workers Have Higher Levels of Engagement — As reported by HRI, workers ages 55 and over surpass younger employees on levels of workplace motivation and engagement.
Thirteen Ways to Frustrate Your Employees — from Michael Hyatt
Speaking in Public – Effectively — aimed a preachers, good for all speakers.
PIPEDA Review Transcripts — links to evidence presented [...]

The common wisdom is that managers have to learn how to motivate people. Nonsense! What people need from work is to be liberated, to be involved, to be accountable, and to reach for their potential.

Brand Autopsy: 20 Common Mistakes of Eager Leaders
9. Withholding Information. The refusal to share information in order to maintain an advantage over others.
10. Failing to Give Proper Recognition. The inability to praise and reward.
17. Failing to Express Gratitude. The most basic form of bad manners.
Link from TP Wire Services

Music has been a big part of my life. I studied it at university, taught it and I’m still an active horn player in my spare time. I am always fascinated by the leadership/group dynamic that is involved in creating good music.
USA Today interviews jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and compares the jazz band to leading a [...]