Why Promotions-as-Rewards Creates Sick Organizations and Sick Societies
"I spent most of my 40-year career as a technician and the last 17 years…
Susana RinderleAugust 12, 2026
How Two Cognitive Errors Eroded Equity (And How We Recover)
“We have heated discussions here because we care,” wrote Cheryl. “I expect members of this…
Susana RinderleJuly 18, 2025
The Dangerous Myth of Neutrality in a World Gone Mad
On November 6th, the day after Trump won the U.S. presidential election, I sent an…
Susana RinderleApril 2, 2025
The Big Problem With Leadership No One’s Talking About
Mark was in tears again. Tearing up myself, I gently asked if he was grieving.…
Susana RinderleApril 18, 2024
The Wisdom and Generative Power of Anger
It was the summer of 1996 and hotter than normal in the California Central Valley.…
Susana RinderleJanuary 24, 2024
On Renaming Birds: The Dangers of Righting Wrongs By Erasing History
Last November, I received an email from the American Ornithological Society (AOS) announcing a new…
Susana RinderleJanuary 16, 2024
Why Racism Persists: Analysis of An Incident
It was a sunny Saturday morning and I’d just walked into the gym. The vibe…
Susana RinderleOctober 18, 2023
All About Coaching: “How do I choose a coach that’s right for me?”
“What would you like to walk away with by the end of our meeting?” I…
Susana RinderleFebruary 7, 2023
All About Coaching: Certified, Credentialed, or Accredited? Oh My!
The consultant started off beautifully in her response to a question about finding a coach:…
Susana RinderleJanuary 11, 2023
All About Coaching: When Bosses Misunderstand or Misuse Coaching
“If this employee doesn’t improve after your coaching, I’m firing them!” “I want to meet…
Susana RinderleDecember 1, 2022