Partnership: 5 Ways influence can build it

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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. It’s a mutual partnership where BOTH flowers … Read more

HR’s Silent Struggle: 5 Strategies for Gaining Ground and Influence

Strategies for Gaining Ground and Influence

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

HR of the Future – 3 Skills You Must Master

HR of the Future

“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

Tip #2 – Huge Success in 2023

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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

3 steps to Increase your Courage and Influence in HR

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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

3 Keys to Building Authentic Influence

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While I don’t care for reptiles, chameleons are beautiful and interesting ones. They can change their skin color for regulating body temperature or protection. They also possess a long, projectile tongue used to catch their prey.  Can you think of someone who reminds you of a chameleon? They change opinions with the wind (based on … Read more

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