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Jane Murtaugh, Professor at College of DuPage, and founder of the HR Management Certification program. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela It’s been a while, but the Street Level Influencer is back! Now more than ever, we need reminders from those individuals at theContinueContinue reading “Street Level Influencer: Meet Jane Murtaugh and Her Passion for HR Education”

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle James Woods, a nonprofit HR pro extraordinaire! 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 theContinueContinue reading “Street Level Influencer: Meet James Woods”

“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, LordContinueContinue reading “Random Thoughts While Being at Home”

“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 youContinueContinue reading “Stand in Your Worthiness”

“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 goodContinueContinue reading “Doing the Right Thing Is Always in Our Control”

“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 livesContinueContinue 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 lastContinueContinue 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 wisdomContinueContinue 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 toContinueContinue reading “#HRMixedTape – My Favorite Albums from 2019 Edition”