Now’s Your Time !!

One of the absolute best things about living in Ohio is that we experience four distinct seasons.  The winters can be a little bleak at times, and the summers can be extremely humid.  However, spring and fall are magnificent !!

Fall is especially fantastic and my favorite season of all.  The crisp weather that is more chilly than warm brings about football, pumpkins, apple cider and hot chocolate !!  The most brilliant spectacle during fall are the leaves.  To see the trees all around you transform into their natural state which has been hidden under its green mask all year is breathtaking.

I have a 40 to 45 minute commute to work each day one way.  Having this extended time allows me to enjoy the changing foliage more than most, and I relish it !! The variety of different shades of reds, yellows and oranges just splits the early morning and early evening skies giving them more life than normal.

So, what does this have to do with HR?  I think it’s pretty obvious.  You see, leaves wait for months to shed the cover of their original green coloring to reveal their natural beauty. It’s intentional, vibrant and visible !!  We should do likewise.  I don’t think we should wait for months, but when you see your time to shine – then you should burst forth !!

When this happens with leaves, people travel to see the panorama of color.  They drop everything to make sure they don’t miss it. Too often, HR stays in the background and misses the chance to step out and show its value.  The more this is done in organizations, the deeper HR fades into the backdrop.  Remember this, being visible doesn’t make you arrogant.  Bringing forth valuable solutions, viewpoints and approaches is what is expected of us.  You don’t forsake your ability to help others.  In fact, it allows you to bring to the surface methods that can become your company’s regular practice.

Don’t sit back any longer.  Make the transformation and let your true colors take their rightful place.  Trust me.  Having this happen will not only change you, but it will improve HR and your company’s culture for many seasons to come !!