What If We've Been Thinking About Business All Wrong?
Companies love to say, “People are our greatest asset.” But culture isn’t defined by mission statements, branded hoodies, or Pizza Fridays. It’s revealed in how employees are treated every day—especially when decisions become difficult. People strategy isn’t separate from business strategy. It is business strategy.
More Than an Award: Reflections on Leadership, Service, and Community
Stuart Friedman became the first three-time recipient of NYC SHRM’s Lazarus H. Breiger Award for HR Excellence. In this personal reflection, he looks beyond the recognition to the mentors who believed in him, the team behind an 18-month website redesign, and the lasting impact of service, leadership, and professional community. His advice to anyone waiting on the sidelines is simple: raise your hand.
The Best Leadership Training I Ever Got? Working for Terrible Bosses.
Some of the strongest leadership lessons do not come from perfect mentors. Sometimes, they come from terrible bosses who show us exactly what not to become. This reflection explores how toxic leadership shapes culture, trust, retention, and the kind of leaders people actually want to follow.
Why the Holidays Are the Secret Advantage in Your Job Search
While everyone else hits pause, real opportunities open up. Learn why the holiday season can fast-track your job search — and how to use it to your advantage before January hits.