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Are you just visiting?

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So often we take life and the events that we label “ours” for granted. There are moments each day that should be seized and cherished yet we get caught in the busyness that erupts and do not grasp the gifts … Continue reading

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Finding the pieces

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Right now we have several puzzles going in our house. While the reason we have them going is not important, they have prompted some great discussions and lessons to my children. These are lessons that many adults in positions of … Continue reading

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Improvement begins at home !!

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This post is part of the January HR Carnival being hosted by Steve Browne. The prompt we were given – “I’d improve HR by…” So, here’s my answer to the challenge Improvement begins at home !! You’re asking the following … Continue reading

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Confidence in Competence

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Much of the talk at this year’s SHRM Volunteer Leader Summit centered around the newly launched HR certification. My count at the number of mentions of it stopped after I decided if each mention demanded a drink, I would have … Continue reading

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Bad to Good

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We all have them -> Bad days, which then lead to bad weeks. Last week was one such week for me. Between issues erupting at work that greatly tested my patience and an event involving my son, a car, and … Continue reading

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Reporting back

I am fortunate to be able to attend more than my fair share of HR conferences. With more great conferences coming up, I find myself thinking about some conversations with attendees at the last couple of conferences I’ve attended. As … Continue reading

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Get Better, not Bitter

One of the best aspects of presenting to groups is getting questions. This is especially true when the audience is mostly composed of students who are not afraid to inquire deeper on a point made during the presentation. One recent … Continue reading

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Who should teach in the workplace?

A recent statistic I saw from Leadership IQ started me thinking.  It stated that 67 percent of employees surveyed learned more about their responsibilities from their co-workers than from their managers.  Now the article goes on to talk about why having high performers … Continue reading

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