Author Archives: Paul LaLonde

“Time spent on hiring, is time well spent.” – Robert Half When I began my idea of the Street Level Influencer, I had no idea how positive people would respond to it!I’m excited that it struck a chord with people. In the series, I argue that some of the most impactful people in our livesContinue reading “Street Level Influencer: Getting to Know Blake Quinlan”

“If you can’t describe what you are doing as a process, you don’t know what you’re doing.” – W. Edwards Deming  I have been at my new job for almost a month and a half! It has been an amazing experience so far. Never having switched professional organizations before – I was at my lastContinue reading “Conduct a Daily Performance Review with Yourself “

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. – Aesop I’ve been writing a lot about the power of the Street Level Influencer. I argue that some of the most impactful people in our lives are right in front of us! We just need to remember to tap into those around us for their wisdomContinue reading “Be Seen and See Others – Street Level Influencer: Get to Know Olga Piehler”

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato Earlier this year, Steve Browne wrote a blog called #HRMixedTape2019 – HR Edition! In it, he issued a unique challenge. He wanted HR bloggers to post a “mixed tape” of songs that connect toContinue reading “#HRMixedTape – My Favorite Albums from 2019 Edition”

“So wake me up when it’s all over, When I’m wiser and I’m older, All this time I was finding myself, And I didn’t know I was lost.” – Wake Me Up, by Avicii When I began my Street Level Influencer blog series, I didn’t imagine the response would be what it has been. ManyContinue reading “Street Level Influencer: Get to Know John Newton”

“Philosophy’s main task is to respond to the soul’s cry; to make sense of and thereby free ourselves from the hold of our griefs and fears.” – Sharon Lebell Happy World Philosophy Day 2019!! What a wonderful day to remember our inner thinker! In a past blog post, “What Is an HR Philosopher?” I describeContinue reading “World Philosophy Day 2019: Revisiting What It Means to Be an HR Philosopher”

We don’t have a choice on whether we DO social media, the question is how well we do it. – Erik Qualman*   I have no idea where my career would be without social media. That sounds like a hyperbolic statement at worst, or a goofy one at best. However, this is the 21st century.Continue reading “Social Media and the HR Professional: A Conversation with Claire Petrie”

“To any entrepreneur: if you want to do it, do it now. If you don’t, you’re going to regret it.” – Catherine Cook, co-founder of MyYearbook. In a recent blog post, I wrote about the power of the Street Level Influencer. I argue that some of the most impactful people in our lives are rightContinue reading “Street Level Influencer: Get to Know Rachel Palmer”

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve In a recent blog post, I wrote about the power of the Street Level Influencer. I argue that some of the most impactful people in our lives are right in front of us!Continue reading “Street Level Influencer: Get to Know Okie Smith”

“Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you someone who had real positive influences in his or her life. I don’t care what you do for a living—if you do it well I’m sure there was someone cheering you on or showing the way. A mentor.” — Denzel Washington In a recent blog post, I wroteContinue reading “Street Level Influencer: Get to Know Sue Oswalt”