Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Nov 23, 2009, 6:00 am
  Leadership is not easy, nor is supervision. But neither is as hard as some make it out to be. If you are a supervisor, take a few minutes to read through the questions be...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Nov 19, 2009, 6:00 am
I have a new friend and I am on mission. My new friend is a  Physical Therapist and my mission is to transform my gait. Yes, I have to change the way I run. You see, m...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Nov 18, 2009, 9:06 am
  The HR Carnival - HRevolution Edition is posted over at Trish McFarlane's place, the HR Ringleader's Blog.  I love the headiness of events and conversations l...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Nov 16, 2009, 12:00 pm
  I am not content to have the job no one else would want. When I'm done, I will have a role others wish they had.  Photocredit iStockphoto
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Nov 11, 2009, 12:17 pm
Ok, I'm loving the new logo. How about you?! This rendition of the Carnival is hosted by Ben Eubanks, on his blog, Upstart HR. Well, along with the new logo comes 25 pieces of HR Awes...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Nov 11, 2009, 5:21 am
   To our Veterans and your families: Thank you for your service, your dedication and your sacrifice. Our nation honors you today. Veterans Day 2009    Wou...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Nov 4, 2009, 7:59 pm
This weekend, I had the honor of meeting 50 friends - for the very first time. Other than HR_Minion, there were 49 other people I had never met before, yet it was like we had known each other for...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Nov 3, 2009, 6:00 am
Leaders, who are you?  Who are you, not as a leader but as a person? Where are you in your life, what do you value and how does this impact or inform your leadership? It's n...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Nov 2, 2009, 6:00 am
Ghost and ghouls tucked safely away until next year, we can begin looking to November happenings. Right around the corner is Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the countdown to Christmas - do you ...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 31, 2009, 9:00 am
Leaders make decisions. Knowing how to make a decision is a key leadership trait. More important than making a decision however, is knowing when NOT to make a decision. Tired, overwhelmed, under...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 29, 2009, 6:00 am
What a week! I started the week at the Talent Management Summit in Chicago learning from others who have their spot light on talent retention. From focusing on performance management systems a...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 28, 2009, 6:00 am
My husband had heart surgery one year ago today. He has had an amazing recovery with his capstone achievement last month - completing his first in-line skating marathon, the Northshore Inline Skate...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 27, 2009, 6:00 am
Talent management is, at it's simplest, anticipating the needs for talent (hard to fill positions or those crucial to the organization) and setting out a plan to meet those needs. Managing talent ...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 21, 2009, 12:00 pm
Social media is in HR. We live in a connected world and with the click of a button or stroke of a key, social media allows us as HR Professionals to connect with others both in and out of HR. When ...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 15, 2009, 4:11 am
The HR in the Social Business Carnival is hosted by Jon Ingham at Social Advantage. This carnival is absolutely amazing! Leadership, strategy, measurement, reward and engagement, people and more. T...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 13, 2009, 6:05 pm
I need your help! Check out the email I received yesterday. This is a first step and definitely a step in the right direction for Federal HR (insert happy dance here!). Who would ...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 8, 2009, 6:00 am
If you are visiting the site, you may notice some small changes.  It's been time for a title change for a few months now. I recently asked for a vote on some new titles...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 7, 2009, 6:00 am
I am going to take you back to the 1st grade and one of my favorite books, Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct. Everyone in town knows Edwina. She is the dinosaur who plays wit...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 5, 2009, 6:00 am
Marcus Buckingham, self-defined strength strategist, sets his sights on women in his new book, Find Your Strongest Life.  To sum it up in one word, this book is about moments. Marcus...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 4, 2009, 7:00 am
The Leadership Development Carnival is up at LeaderTalk. Hosted by Becky Robinson, this carnival is loaded with leadership ideas and principles that you will want to remember and put into practice....
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Oct 3, 2009, 7:07 pm
HR bloggers unite and spread the word! Jessica Miller-Merrell is on a search to find an authentic HR blogger in all 50 states. The down and dirty details: you must be involved in the HR f...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Sep 30, 2009, 5:41 pm
The Carnival of HR is back in town at Blogging 4 Jobs. Hosted by Jessica Miller-Merrill, this edition of the Carnival of HR highlights current and future economies, engaging employees at all l...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Sep 25, 2009, 6:00 am
This blog post is a collaborative effort between Lisa Rosendahl and Jennifer V. Miller. Mentoring is a fascinating topic that can be approached from many perspectives. In this post, I a...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Sep 24, 2009, 6:00 am
A friend of mine is starting a new job. She is leaving a company that has supported her and has provided her with  opportunities to learn and make a difference. But when she looks to...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Sep 21, 2009, 6:00 am
You usually can find me one of three places: at home, at work or at the gym. That is going to change in a few weeks: September 24, I'm in my own backyard at a SHRM meeting, Ethic...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Sep 16, 2009, 3:00 am
... are dimming but that would be a bit melodramatic, wouldn't it? My battle cry in 2007 was "Ban the No. 2" and we've covered some ground since then.  You have to know,...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Sep 8, 2009, 11:59 pm
Who's life is Trish McFarlane, HR Ringleader, delving into now? Mine. Check *me* out as well as the lives of those already featured, Laurie Ruettimann, Mike VanDervort and Kris Dunn. ...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Sep 8, 2009, 7:00 am
Watcha looking at? Yes, I'm talking. Yes, I'm alone. No, I'm not *just* talking to myself, I'm telling so-and-so how it is. Here's the deal - I'm so much be...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Sep 4, 2009, 11:08 pm
I posted here about a new name for the blog and removed "HR Thoughts" last night.  I am looking for a name that will sustain as I evolve, be unique, and reflect the conte...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Sep 3, 2009, 6:00 am
When I look in the mirror and at my staff and see Office Shivas looking back at me, it's my signal to take a close look at how we work.  The questions begin to flow. Are we,...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Sep 1, 2009, 7:00 am
Fall is in the air (in Minnesota). School is starting, apples are ripening,  leaves will be falling - soon - and the 12th Annual Talent Management Summit is just around t...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Aug 29, 2009, 12:53 pm
How come I can't mention or talk about a run without qualifying it with a "yeah, but" in some way? Either my run was slow but steady, not as fast as last time, slower than so-and-so'...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Aug 27, 2009, 7:00 am
When people ask me what I've been up to, the standard answer has come to be, "Oh, nothing much, just working and raising a kid." Believe it or not, the kid has a name. Her name is T...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Aug 20, 2009, 4:00 am
This guest post is authored by Jeri Johansen, PHR, Executive Assistant at Crimcheck. Crimcheck.com provides background checks for businesses large and small nationwide. Crimcheck.com background c...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Aug 18, 2009, 6:00 am
A reader asks: Over the past couple of years I've made the transition into HR as an HR Coordinator. The role is challenging in many ways, but not necessarily HR-related challenges. What I am f...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Aug 18, 2009, 4:09 am
   The Daily Reviewer compiled an exclusive list of the Top 100 Blogs and HR Thoughts was included as a career blog. Many thanks to The Daily Reviewer for including me in their ...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Aug 13, 2009, 6:00 am
Random thoughts pop into my head from time to time. The trick with random thoughts is capturing them. Why? Because random thoughts offer you nuggets of wisdom, clarity...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Aug 11, 2009, 6:00 am
My husband and I took our daughter, aka "the kid," to the surgical center to have her tonsils removed. We met the staff on a tour a few days earlier so there were a lot of hellos and high-fives a...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Aug 6, 2009, 6:00 am
Hey there and welcome to HR Thoughts. This is my blog and I've had it for almost three years. I named it quickly one weekend in October 2007 (I had to have a name to open an account) and the name ...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Aug 4, 2009, 6:00 am
I am starting to gather up materials for a supervisor round table in September on conducting performance evaluations effectively and with value. This post, originally posted in November 2007, cam...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Jul 28, 2009, 6:00 am
. . . .with HR Happy Hour that is!  Steve Boese and Shauna Moerke are bringing us more of the HR Happy Hour on Blog Talk Radio:  Episode 6 - July 31, 2009 - 8 PM EDT, 5 PM PDT 'The...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Jul 23, 2009, 8:32 am
What do you do? The important people in my life now know what I do for work. I lead a staff of 11-14 people providing human resource services to an organization of 1300 employees - blah, blah, blah...
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Lisa R. posted an article on HR Thoughts - Jul 21, 2009, 6:00 am
Will you look back with regret on the sum of the choices you've made? I wonder. I'm in a good place right now so it's not really the sum of my choices that I wonder about, it's th...
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