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10 Things 30 Years in HR Taught Me
Preview: Organizations succeed or fail because of people. Amy reveals practical lessons on leadership, culture, accountability, and the importance of...
What Sets Trusted Professionals Apart?
I have two peers in the same role who have equal tenure and level of expertise – yet they get very different reactions from the people around them. One...
Claiming Space: Practical Ways to Stand Taller & Lead with Influence in HR
I’ve noticed something in rooms full of capable HR leaders, especially experienced ones. We often arrive prepared, thoughtful, and deeply...
What Hard Years Leave Behind
I’m not who I was a year ago. I’ve changed. Not in loud, dramatic ways... but in quiet spaces where priorities are decided, where energy is allocated,...
Line Between Manager & Therapist: Know Your Boundaries
We had worked together for more than 20 years. I knew her better than most, and the same was true of me for her. So when she confided in me about her...
Engagement in the Age of Chaos
Staying engaged at work can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Between world events, personal challenges and the ever-shifting demands of our jobs,...
Lead by Example - Use Your Paid Time Off
Do you take all of your paid time off (PTO) each year? And I mean truly take it - no “just checking in” emails, no quick calls, no working from the...
Live and Learn? Insights Gained in Strategic HR
One bright sunny day in 2008, I proudly walked into a meeting room holding a brightly colored binder labeled “Performance Management 2.0.” I spent...
Gratitude For My Rocks
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has been 2024. It’s been a year of growth, challenges, and remarkable...
Life-Work Fit: Because Life Deserves the Front Seat
For too long, we’ve been stuck thinking about “work-life balance” as if work is the driver and life is just along for the ride. But what if we flipped...