“There can be no movement without friction.” – Marc Perry Nothing I say here is going to be new. It isn’t going to be earth shattering. It isn’t going to be profound. But it is all something that I need to say. I had wrote an article about how silence is acceptance when it comesContinue reading “Silence Is Acceptance: HR Cannot Avoid Talking About the Black Experience”
Author Archives: Paul LaLonde
Street Level Influencer: Meet James Woods
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle 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 theContinue reading “Street Level Influencer: Meet James Woods”
Random Thoughts While Being at Home
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandolf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” — J.R.R. Tolkien, LordContinue reading “Random Thoughts While Being at Home”
Stand in Your Worthiness
“For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them. – Thich Nhat Hanh A hallmark of a great friend is non-judgement. You can tell them anything without fear they will critique you or your opinions and experiences. Sure, they may offer you words of advice youContinue reading “Stand in Your Worthiness”
Doing the Right Thing Is Always in Our Control
“The time is always right to do what is right.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. The beginning of the year has so many of us thinking, reflecting. We write about our thoughts. We give pause, give ourselves space to explore our feelings, emotions, dreams. How does this all impact our future? Two of my goodContinue reading “Doing the Right Thing Is Always in Our Control”
Street Level Influencer: Getting to Know Blake Quinlan
“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”
Conduct a Daily Performance Review with Yourself
“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 “
Be Seen and See Others – Street Level Influencer: Get to Know Olga Piehler
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”
#HRMixedTape – My Favorite Albums from 2019 Edition
“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”
Street Level Influencer: Get to Know John Newton
“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”
