Practical Perspectives for Modern HR Leaders
Real-world insights on leadership, culture, and the moments that shape your people.
This isn’t theory. It’s what works.
From team growth to high-stakes decisions, these articles are designed to help you lead with clarity, purpose, and results.
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How HR Leaders Can Help Teams Move Faster—The Hidden Block Behind Slow Decisions
Leaders don’t always need more input—they need to define what “enough” looks like. Here’s how HR can help them stop circling and start deciding.
Why “Who Do We Know?” Might Be the Riskiest Question You Can Ask (and How to Hire for the Future Instead)
Familiarity might feel safe in executive hiring—but it can be one of the riskiest choices you make. Learn why “Who do we know?” is the wrong question—and how to lead a smarter search.
The Work No One Sees Might Be the Work That Matters Most
The strategic work you’re already doing—the reflection, the nudges, the space you create—isn’t soft. It’s culture-shifting. And it deserves to be seen.
Drowning in Content: Why Your Managers Need Curation, Not More Training
Leadership development is failing under the weight of too much content. This post offers a clearer, curated approach to help managers grow—without the overwhelm.
Steal This Strategy: The DIY System That Makes Managers Better Leaders
Most manager training fades fast. At TCR², I built a DIY system that actually stuck—one hour a month, peer-led, behavior-focused, and repeatable. Here’s exactly how you can do it, too.
Managers Are Your Culture: Where Leadership Comes to Life
Leadership might start at the top—but it’s lived every day through your managers. Here's why building leadership in the middle matters most.
Why the Best Listening Strategies Don’t Start with a Survey
Surveys offer snapshots, not clarity. This post explores what HR leaders miss when they rely on episodic feedback—and what real listening actually looks like.
The Real Reason Leadership Development Doesn’t Stick—And How HR Can Fix It
You designed a strong leadership program. The feedback was positive. But months later, nothing’s changed. This post breaks down why training alone doesn’t create lasting leadership—and what HR can do to fix it.
How HR Leaders Can Lead High-Stakes Decisions with Confidence
As an HR leader, your hiring decisions shape the future of your organization. Learn how to use the Decision Matrix to lead with clarity, align stakeholders, and demonstrate strategic leadership.
The Leadership Training Trap: Why Most Programs Fail Before They Even Begin
You rolled out a leadership program with strong content and great feedback. So why didn’t anything change? This post explores the hidden trap HR leaders fall into—and what to do instead.
If Leadership Training Doesn’t Work, What Does?
Most leadership training doesn’t stick—and you already know why. This post lays out what actually works when it comes to building better managers inside the business.
Why Leadership Training Fails—And What No One’s Talking About
Most leadership training sounds great in the room—but nothing changes afterward. This post breaks down why, and what HR leaders can do to make development actually stick.
HR Leaders: Use This Simple Tool to Help Employees Support Laid-Off Colleagues
Layoffs don’t just impact those leaving—they affect the entire workplace. HR leaders can empower employees to support their laid-off colleagues the right way with this simple, actionable tool. Strengthen trust, maintain professionalism, and create a workplace where employees feel supported during transitions.