I know you guys only come here for the latest in HR commentary but I am actually being featured elsewhere this week (and part of last too). A fresh post is coming later this week but check these gems out from yours truly:
Being Likable Isn’t Nice (And Other Subtle Manipulations)
I realize I am chiming in here late but there have been some great posts out there about whether being nice and likable is a business skill. HR Bartender had one that referenced Human Resources Pufnstuf that referencedPunkRock HR that referenced a conversation with Nancy King (You get all of that?). Great comments all around but I want to approach it a little differently. It was touched upon on here briefly in the comments section that I believe being likable and being nice are two separate states. They are viewed as the same thing by some because the terms are often used interchangeably when they shouldn’t be. Think I am being too picky? Let’s think about this more.
I’m Gonna Let You Finish, But This Guest Blog Post is the Best One Ever
Some people don’t have to worry about personal branding. Take Kanye West and his latest insertion into the half-comedy, half-controversy that seems to follow him. When the leader of the free world calls you… well, it is another name for a donkey (and I don’t mean a Democrat), your personal brand awareness may be through the roof. Probably not the way he would have planned though.
Guest Post: Motivation for Minions
Throughout my career, I’ve had minions to do my evil HR work and I know how difficult it can be to keep them happy and motivated. I’ve also been a minion and I know how difficult it is to not be cynical and skeptical of any employee recognition program. In those years, I’ve actually learned some pretty great things about how to do motivation the right way
And finally, not a guest spot but one that borrows heavily from my piece asking if HR is fatally flawed, Trish over at HR Ringleader throws out some of her own ideas on rebuilding and re-branding HR as we know it:
Making the Rubber Hit the Road – “Re-branding”
Several days ago, Lance Haun, YourHRGuy.com, wrote a post pondering whether or not HR was “fatally flawed“. I thought his idea of HR having a near death experience that would transform it was one worth exploring. As many of us know, great thinking and great results often come only when someone challenges the popular way of thinking. In this case, popular thinking of human resources as a mostly administrative role that supports the strategic leadership of the business.
Looking forward to seeing your comments on all of these posts!
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Thank you Mr. Haun! When I think of a HR thought leader, your picture pops into my head. Thank you for making us all think about the state of HR today and what each of us can contribute to the movement of making it better.
Being likable for me is getting the job done and meet the objective as long as it is feasible. Why waste time and energy in arguing or complaining. For me, if they know it can be done yet they are complaining, it is just a lazy excuse.
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