SHRM Wars: The Phantom Menace and the Fall of the Chosen One

Photo by Lucas Ianiak on Pexels.com "Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force." – Obi-Wan Kenobi, Born a slave on the desert world of Tatooine, Anakin Skywalker seemed destined for greatness. Discovered by Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, he was believed to be the Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force.Continue reading "SHRM Wars: The Phantom Menace and the Fall of the Chosen One"

Wisdom in HR: Navigating Complexities with Clarity and Insight

This is part 4 of a 4 part series on applying the Cardinal Virtues to our craft as HR professionals, or any professional. To read the introduction, click here, and to read parts 1, 2, and 3 click here, here, and here. “We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn.” – MaryContinue reading "Wisdom in HR: Navigating Complexities with Clarity and Insight"

Justice in HR: The Foundation of Equity and Integrity

This is part 3 of a 4 part series on applying the Cardinal Virtues to our craft as HR professionals, or any professional. To read the introduction, click here, and to read parts 1 and 2 click here and here. “The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.” – Plato As far back as I canContinue reading "Justice in HR: The Foundation of Equity and Integrity"

The Will Toward Acceptance: Time for a lot of Good Trouble

“I will do what I must.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi The five stages of grief are a model that describes the emotions people experience after a loss. It’s been debated how accurate this model is, but it felt real to me this week. While the stages of grief are not intended to be rules, and notContinue reading "The Will Toward Acceptance: Time for a lot of Good Trouble"

Temperance and Discipline in HR: The Steady Hand That Guides People Leadership

“Our own worth is measured by what we devote our energy to.” – Marcus Aurelius This is part 2 of a 4 part series on applying the Cardinal Virtues to our craft as HR professionals, or any professional. To read the introduction, click here, and to read part 1 click here. I have a hard timeContinue reading "Temperance and Discipline in HR: The Steady Hand That Guides People Leadership"

Courage in HR: The Backbone of Effective People Leadership

“If it wasn’t scary, everyone would do it. If it was easy, there wouldn’t be any growth in it.” ― Ryan Holiday, Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave This is part 1 of a 4 part series on applying the Cardinal Virtues to our craft as HR professionals, or any professional. To read theContinue reading "Courage in HR: The Backbone of Effective People Leadership"

The Four Cardinal Virtues and HR: A Philosophical Approach to Leadership and People Management

Photo by Ku00fcbra Dou011fu on Pexels.com "Strive to be the person philosophy has tried to make you." - Marcus Aurelius What centers you? Is it religion? Is it a hobby, such as painting or writing? Is it something different? For me, many things center me, help me make decisions, help remind me of who IContinue reading "The Four Cardinal Virtues and HR: A Philosophical Approach to Leadership and People Management"

Redefining Masculinity in HR: There Are Many Good Men

Photo by Chetan Menaria on Pexels.com This post is part two in a two-part examination of the current state of masculinity and how it relates to the Human Resources profession. Here is part one. In my last post, “Redefining Masculinity in HR: Where Have All the Good Men Gone,” I discuss how there’s a potentialContinue reading "Redefining Masculinity in HR: There Are Many Good Men"

Redefining Masculinity in HR: Where Have All the Good Men Gone?

  Photo by Lukas Rychvalsky on Pexels.com Where have all the good men goneAnd where are all the gods?Where's the streetwise HerculesTo fight the rising odds?Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed?Late at night, I toss and I turnAnd I dream of what I need I need a heroI'm holding out for aContinue reading "Redefining Masculinity in HR: Where Have All the Good Men Gone?"