Are You Putting Foxes in Your Chicken Coop?

Recusal – one of my favorite 50¢ words – is the act of a judge (or anyone else) removing themselves from a process as a participant because of a conflict of interest.

While there’s no bright line, there is still a line; step over it and you’re conflicted, stay on the “right” side and you’re ethical. And when you’re conflicted, recusal is the smart and right thing to do if you’re able.… Read the rest

Cause for Conflict? How to Avoid the “You Dirty Rat” Syndrome

Trust, it’s been suggested, is comprised of three underlying elements: motive, reliability, and competence. Have all three and you have trust; miss on one and you likely have skepticism and distrust.

This post helps you to better understand the motive part of the equation, and how you can improve the ability of people to trust you.

Just as with working as a candidate with recruiters – see Can You Trust the Recruiter?Read the rest