Are the rules important? Some smart people weigh in on that question: “You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.†~ Albert Einstein Rules do not only belong to science but also to art: “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.†~ Pablo Picasso There are dozens of motivational quotes about either breaking or following rules. It… Read More »Playing By the Rules
There is a pilot light within each one of us that ignites our actions. It is mostly automatic and seems to know when to brighten us to the necessary degree, but sometimes we are driven by our emotions, or perhaps our hormones, to reach down deep inside of ourselves to stoke the flame in ways we didn’t even know were possible. Have you ever been so moved during a conference or meeting that you extemporaneously… Read More »From the Archives of Make HR Happen – Those Times We Talked Passion and Personal Perspective
The articles published this week spoke of optimism, learning, networking, advising and intervening. While there is a specific target audience to each of these, there is a thread running through them all that should pique interest from anyone associated with those looking for employment as well as Recruiting or Human Resources personnel. There must always be a mutual understanding from the other person’s perspective to be successful in these endeavors. What do you think? Mar… Read More »Reviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – The Intertwining of HR and Job Search
This story begins with “Once upon a time…†but doesn’t end with “They lived happily ever after.†It may have been ended with “problem solved†but I seriously doubt it. Many, many years ago, a return to the office from lunch involved an elevator ride with some HR colleagues. Joining us in a crowded elevator were two women who brought their lunchtime conversation into the elevator with them. “I can’t believe that I’ve worked here… Read More »Human Resources Interventions
The answer to so many questions today is found in the one word “networking.†This is discussed in product marketing, sales training, recruiting, job searches, and just about anywhere that personal contact is necessary to begin some process. The keyword in this definition is “begin†because there is little value in simply collecting network contacts without doing something with them. As basic as this concept seems to be, we seem to get lost in the… Read More »Networking Is Only the Beginning