Battles Waged

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There was an amazing milestone in the Rosendahl house last week as someone close to us officially became a cancer survivor. Diagnosed last year, she has now been given a clean bill of health. 

Celebrating this success, I am torn as I read with madness about another battle about to be waged. A woman I know - and adore - is heading down an all too familiar road as she faces her 3rd battle in as many years.

I just don't have the words to write and can't settle on one solid, unconflicted thought. I am really not interested in rainbows, quotes or lessons learned from the pains of others. 

It's not right. It's not fair. And it's much more than pink.

HR Leadership and Credibility

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I had the honor of presenting at the Human Resource Professional Association (HRPA) - Peel Chapter Annual General Meeting Thursday night.

I spoke about HR leadership and credibility. What did I say? Credibility is important for HR professionals because we simply cannot do our job without it, credibility is earned over time but all hope is not lost for those new to the profession, what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas and you are known by the company you keep.

There was more and it's in the slides below.

(Click on the slides and not the arrows to get the full coolness of fade ins and outs)

It was so great to see Bonni Toronto again and to meet her people - the amazing HR professionals in and around the Toronto area. Needless to say, I was very impressed with the chapter and members. From beginning to end, they are first class. 

Special thanks to Steve Browne for dedicating his March HR Roundtable to credibility and to Ben Eubanks for his HR Young Professional series on credibility - great material that enhanced the presentation. 

Here are some of the sites and posts I referenced in conversation: 

Enjoy!