Today marks the first episode of the new series ‘Everybody Needs a Little HR’ which takes a look at roles and responsibilities within an organization or hierarchy, and how the potential for abuse of power can be found within them. Sparked by one of the most absurd comments that Maria has ever heard, and made by a political leader no less, this is a topic that, while it may be controversial, is definitely one about which our hosts are extremely passionate as you will hear today.
They begin by discussing the importance of accountability, and offer some prime examples of where this accountability has been lacking in the face of poor leadership. They go on to look at the connection between power, responsibility and egos, highlight the need for leaders to build a trusting relationship with HR, share some wisdom from a valuable resource, and analyze the relationship between personal leadership brand and business identity. Maria and Michelle finish up by offering a glimpse of the exciting and provocative topics which are still to come in the series, and how they will prove beneficial to employees and leaders alike.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
Quotes:
“I feel like the world would just be a nicer place if everyone would be like, ‘Everything I do or say impacts someone else’.”
“If this politician was a lower level leader in an organization and said something like that, like as a statement on a team meeting, that person would have been fired.”
“Why do people say this, and why do they still get to keep their position and power?”
“It was Trump-worthy bad!”
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
“With great power comes gigantic egos and levels of people thinking that they are above the law, they are above everything and anything.”
“The point of this episode is to talk about how you build foundational relationships and trust, and you find an HR person…that you trust and that you respect who will give you good advice.”
“Surround yourself with the right people who are going to be there to support you and keep you from f’ing yourself up.”
“You always get to have your personal values, but the minute someone else pays you, they are paying you to live and behave based on their values.”
“Find someone you trust that is willing to…help you walk your own brand identity while protecting the identity that touches the business.”
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