Count What Matters
“Count what matters” means tracking the metrics and goals that drive happiness. I learned it from an unexpected source:...
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How to Spot Fake Recruiting Data
If recruiting data feels too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s my 4-step vetting checklist to spot...
The Last Time I Talked To My Family
It has been more than 15 years since my last conversation with my family and it still feels like...
Being an Ally at Work: LGBTQIA+ Leadership Guide for HR
Workplace allyship for leaders is an active verb, not just an identity. To support LGBTQIA+ employees, leaders must leverage...
My First Pride Parade
The story of my first pride parade. The post My First Pride Parade appeared first on Three Ears Media.
How to Be an Ally at Work: Peer-to-Peer LGBTQIA+ Support Tips
Workplace allyship is an active verb, not just an identity. To support LGBTQIA+ teammates peer-to-peer, allies must respect identity...
25 Days Off Wasn’t Enough to Recover From Burnout.
I took 25 days to recover from surgery believing it would cure my burnout. But time is not enough...
Looking in the mirror and finally seeing myself.
Seeing myself in the mirror for the first time in a long time is one of the reasons I...
2026 Workplace Pronoun & Belonging Guide for HR & Recruiters
Three Ears Media’s Pronoun and Belonging Guide offers recruiters and HR leaders actionable frameworks to build inclusive workplaces. The...
Focus Groups To Convince Hiring Managers To Change Job Posts
How I used focus groups to convince hiring managers we should overhaul our job posts. The post Focus Groups...
How to Attract Qualified Applicants: HR Strategies | Three Ears Media
A qualified applicant is a candidate who meets the essential skills and requirements for a specific role. To attract...
Let’s Abandon Perfectionism
I’m starting a challenge today: abandon perfectionism and create things I believe will make the world more beautiful. The...
How to Diagnose Conflict in the Workplace: A Guide for HR
To accurately diagnose conflict in the workplace, HR and recruiting professionals must first identify the root cause by asking...
What Bathroom Do You Use?
Using the bathroom while trans and traveling can be a challenge. Here’s my experience. The post What Bathroom Do...
Is This Recruiter Email Real? 5 Ways to Spot Job Scams
To verify if a recruiter email is real, follow these five steps: 1) Inspect the email address for strange...
It’s OK To Quit
Learning when to quit makes room for you to grow in all the ways you want. The post It’s...
How to Network On LinkedIn When You Don’t Have Connections
Networking is already weird, but it’s even more awkward when you don’t know anyone on LinkedIn. I’d suggest these...
A Road For Irene
Remembering the people who love us so hard they change us. The post A Road For Irene appeared first...
Job Post Buzzword Bingo: How to Rewrite Mandatory Requirements
To eliminate buzzwords from job postings, replace vague phrases like ‘collaborative team player’ with concrete, day-to-day context. For example,...
What I Noticed When I Put Down My Phone
I put down my phone for an hour in a restaurant and I got to see what’s beautiful about...