Starting with Empathy
11 May 2021
Janie attended the 2021 HR Virginia Annual Conference and reflected on how much the message from the opening keynote session aligned with what she’s learned from Rachel about starting with empathy.
What We're Reading Now
Be a Better Listener by Embracing Silence
27 April 2021
Janie read You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why it Matters by Kate Murphy and got a jumpstart to strengthen her listening.
Problem Solving with Six Thinking Hats
13 April 2021
Larissa read Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono and learned a new tool to help her see problems from different perspectives.
Do You Have Black Friends, or Do You Just Know Black People?
30 March 2021
Allison was asked to be a speaker in The Center at Belvedere’s program, Building a More Inclusive Community: Local Voices on Diversity. She was honored to be invited, but also daunted by her assigned topic.
Tips for Better Interviews
16 March 2021
Janie read Want to Really Get to Know Your Candidates? Interview for Emotional Intelligence by Erin Patton and was pleased to find an article with recommendations that mirror her own experience and practices for interviewing.
