The Truth About Talent

I just finished reviewing a new i4cp research report The People-Profit Chain: A Model for Increasing Market Performance by up to 3x.   It's chock full of metrics, best practices and practical tips on how to connect the dots between people practices and market performance.

You can learn more over at Compensation Cafe: The People-Profit Chain.

What Animates Me

My kids love the movie Despicable Me, even my two year old, who recently demanded his own minion.

To be honest, I wasn't all that crazy about the movie when I finally got around to watching it.  But Despicable Me 2 is a whole 'nother story because.... apparently, I'm in it!!

That's right, I've been animated as a feisty character named Lucy Wilde.  Finally my dramatic talent has been recognized! 


You don't believe me?  I didn't either at first but check out the evidence:

We are clearly the same person:

 

I mean, we even have the same scarf!!!

 

But it's the video that clinches it:

 

Anyway, I give Despicable Me 2 two thumbs up and a ju jitsu slash krav maga karate chop for action, humor and great character work.  If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it. 

And if you know me, prepare to be slightly freaked out!