Dr. Curtis L. Odom

Why Should We Care About Engaging Millennials?

Dr. Curtis L. OdomOctober 20, 2015

Millennials today make up the majority of the work force. They’re helping to shape the way that we think about and organize our work and they’ll continue to transform our people practices. It’s time that we start to embrace the energy and enthusiasm ...

The 5 R’s of Talent Management for Generation X Leaders

Dr. Curtis L. OdomMay 20, 2013

In reading the November 2012 address by Cynthia Trudell of PepsiCo to the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University, I found it resonated deeply with me for two reasons: First, because Pepperdine is my alma mater having gra...

Add It Up! Talent Management is Not HR’s Job

Dr. Curtis L. OdomJuly 9, 2012

In corporate America, leaders and executives often forget that their leadership objective is not only to manage the company processes, or to supervise the production of widgets. Their role is essentially made important by their charge to lead people....