When I worked for GE a few years ago, my colleagues talked me into running the Triple Crown races – a 5K, 10-miler, and half or full marathon as part of the KY Derby Festival events. I ran the half-marathon – 13.1 miles, and actually ran the whole thing! [Thank you very much!] The mini-marathon … Read more
As spring emerges and Daylight Savings ends, the air begins to warm, the trees bloom, and tulips stretch their beautiful petals to soak in the sun. Even though I don’t like them buzzing around me, the bees go from flower to flower, pollinating the beauty of the season. Partnership 5 Ways Influence Can Build It. … Read more
In the latest episode of my podcast, GGG Unleashed: Better Leaders, Better Workplaces, listeners are treated to an enlightening conversation with Michele Fantt Harris, Former Executive Vice President, Human Resources for National Cooperative Bank, and Founder and CEO of MFH Associates. The episode dives into strategies for HR leaders to gain recognition for the critical … Read more
“Human Capital is the most important form of business capital.” Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). I was one of the speakers for the SHRM 2023 Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas with 25,000 HR Professionals strong in attendance (more on that later.) The theme of this … Read more
In many companies, HR is still viewed as a support rather than as real strategic partner when it comes to the success of the organization. Because HR is not a direct revenue generator for companies, leaders from other aspects of the business often struggle to grasp its importance or view it through a strategic lens. … Read more
This statistic may surprise you – only about 8 to 9% of people who make a New Year’s #resolution follow through. You, like so many, use the new year for a fresh start. You pause to consider what you want to accomplish in the year ahead. Tip #2 – Huge Success in 2023 How can … Read more
I want you to think of a person with Authentic Influence. Who comes to mind? Why? It probably has a lot to do with their character. My mantra for influence: Influence is more about how you live than what you do. Becoming influential is more about how you show up, engage and interact with people … Read more
Imagine being in a forest of redwood trees, among a canopy of branches and leaves that can extend as high as a 35-story building (nearly 400 feet tall). Yet while the roots of a vast redwood tree are only 10 – 13 feet deep, they extend outward up to 100 feet, intertwining with the roots … Read more
Since the pandemic, HR’s chair at the table is being pushed back, as many of those issues aren’t as pressing as they were before. Now, commanding leaders’ attention are the continued supply chain shortages, inflation, and day-to-day operational issues that arise. Perceptions of HR’s effectiveness in dealing with the pandemic did improve in the HR … Read more
“This is a new role for me.” “I don’t have as much experience in this area of the company as the leaders I’m working with in this HR leadership role.” “I’m nervous about the meeting. What if I don’t know the answers to all their questions?” “My role is shifting from an HR generalist to … Read more
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