“An important place to begin in philosophy is this: a clear perception of one’s own ruling principle.” – Epictetus My good friend and mentor, Erich Kurschat, recently forwarded me this article: 6 Lessons From Stoic Philosophy That Can Make Your Life Better Today Erich knows I am a big-time fan of Ryan Holiday, who hasContinueContinue reading “HR Professionals Need Philosophy”
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#HRMixedTape – Justice Through Metal Music Edition
“The only truth is music.” – Jack Kerouac I write a lot about music and how it influences my life in many ways. Heavy metal, in particular, has influenced me. It has helped me be a better person. It has helped me think more deeply about life, about social issues, about our shared humanity. AndContinueContinue reading “#HRMixedTape – Justice Through Metal Music Edition”
Live Hard: What Are Your Professional Mission, Vision, and Values?
“Just that you do the right thing. The rest doesn’t matter.” – Marcus Aurelius Several years ago, I was deciding what I wanted to do when I grew up. The job I had was good, but something was missing. It didn’t feel like it was “it.” I had little to complain about, but I firmlyContinueContinue reading “Live Hard: What Are Your Professional Mission, Vision, and Values?”
Taking Control of Mental Health: Acknowledge. Accept. Act.
Kishwaukee River in Sycamore, IL, Winter 2019. I took this photo as a memento during the hardest period of my life. “Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor, and it can never be used to hurt you.” – Tyrion Lannister, Game of Thrones It’s been aContinueContinue reading “Taking Control of Mental Health: Acknowledge. Accept. Act.”
Street Level Influencers: Local SHRM Chapters Are Fighting Racism in the Workplace
“When people show you who they are, believe them.” – Maya Angelou When I started my “Street Level Influencer” series, it was meant to showcase the power of HR professionals at the ground level. People on the frontline doing the work, making a meaningful impact, and not asking for much in return, other than theContinueContinue reading “Street Level Influencers: Local SHRM Chapters Are Fighting Racism in the Workplace”
Obstacles Are the Ally’s Path: White America Knows What to Do
“Desperation, despair, fear, powerlessness – these reactions are functions of our perceptions. You must realize: Nothing makes us feel this way; we choose to give into such feelings. Or, choose not to.” – Ryan Holiday There are sayings that change us. Mantras we try to live by. Many of us use them to keep ourselvesContinueContinue reading “Obstacles Are the Ally’s Path: White America Knows What to Do”
Silence Is Acceptance: HR Cannot Avoid Talking About the Black Experience
“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 comesContinueContinue reading “Silence Is Acceptance: HR Cannot Avoid Talking About the Black Experience”
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