CASHIER: "What name is the pizza under?" ME: "Erich." CASHIER: "They always misspell names in the system." ME: "That's how I spell it." CASHIER: "..." (Sometimes the ‘error’ isn’t in the data... it’s in the lens we’re using.)
Unless your team or organization can thrive without a third of its people, now is the time to get really good at collaborating with and retaining Gen Z employees. Join Gregory Tall (The Gregory Tall Company) on 4/29 @ 11am CT for what is sure to be another high-value webinar! buff.ly/4q1KYbY
Join #HRHotSeat Chicago live and in person on May 14 for our next #hrmastermind event (host: TeamWorking by TechNexus). We'll step away from Zoom for an evening of long-awaited handshakes, hugs, & meaningful, face-to-face connection. Register for $0 today! hrhotseat.com/event/118
I recently nerded out about #DiSC with Turiya Gray & Gina Flaig of the HR unConfidential Podcast... and it was glorious. If you, too, have an affinity for the popular #workplace #assessment -- or you simply value the people in your organization -- I hope you'll have a listen! buff.ly/FiqlY6f
HRHotSeat Chicago's community partnerships go well beyond reciprocated visibility. In recent months, we advised partners on attracting meaningful, service-focused sponsorships & addressing low program enrollment. We were happy to share what has worked for us & where we have stumbled along the way!
Only 10 days left to upgrade your existing #EverythingDiSC facilitation kit to the all-new Catalyst Practitioner Experience at little or no cost to you. Contact me or your authorized provider for details before the offer ends on 4/30!
#HRHotSeat Chicago welcomes Call For Culture as our 22nd community partner! Founder Angela Howard's mission to disrupt how we gather & commitment to collaboration over competition is music to our ears. Register for #CultureImpactLab2026 by 4/17! buff.ly/Ys9gpUZ
Registration closes this Friday (4/17) to join Call For Culture's Angela Howard at #CultureImpactLab26, the equity-centered conference for work culture & change leaders. Contact me today for a discount code worth 25% off the price of your ticket! buff.ly/Ys9gpUZ
I've added a couple of great topics to the agenda for Thursday's #HRHotSeat Chicago virtual #mastermind event: 1) how to #coach someone to become more receptive to #feedback & 2) positioning oneself for entry-level #HR work without formal #humanresources experience. Join us! buff.ly/JZ1jp6G
When you think of #Chicago-area, #HumanResources (or #HR-adjacent) professional #networking communities, which ones come immediately to mind? I'm especially eager to learn who is focused on serving #TalentAcquisition, #HRIS, #TotalRewards, and #DEI pros.
With names like Jennifer McClure, Laurie Ruettimann, Lydia O'Malley, and Ethan Blumenthal on the agenda for DisruptHR Chicago 12.0, it would be a travesty to miss this event. Contact me for a discount code worth 20% off your May 13th ticket! buff.ly/1b9F8aS
#HR pros from across the country will be arriving to this week's #HRHotSeat Chicago virtual event, seeking #advice on blending self care with family obligations, leveraging #AI to fine-tune #resumes, building #presentationskills confidence, & much more. Register today to join us! buff.ly/JZ1jp6G
Did you receive the inside connection that I sent out this morning to a bilingual HR manager role in Aurora, IL? If not, be sure to stay on my radar for future Chicago-area #hropportunities by filling out this brief form! buff.ly/O5TeLsX
"When you hire or promote without understanding how people naturally communicate, handle feedback, or navigate conflict, misalignment is inevitable." ~Sharon Moore
See what else #HR leaders predict for 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/o41uxRD
Every time 2,600+ #HRHotSeat Chicago members qualify for #SHRM + #HRCI recertification credits, I'd love for them to know that *you* have made it possible. Learn more at the link, and message me to take advantage of this uniquely rewarding partnership opportunity! buff.ly/fupgCeN
30 minutes. An intimate group of your #HR peers. Focused on helping you tackle your most pressing #people-related challenges. Join #HRHotSeat Chicago (from wherever you are in the world) at our 4/16 virtual #mastermind event. The support you need, when you need it. buff.ly/Pdz04CW
Check out what inspires high #performance for each primary #DiSC style! Which one resonates most with you?
Enrique Rubio and the team at Hacking HR are building something powerful in collaboration with abundance-minded individuals and communities around the world. Check out what Enrique outlines here, and be in touch with him if you want in. Who wouldn't? I sure do. buff.ly/hQV9Q1r
The real ROI of the #DiSC behavioral #assessment? Fewer misinterpretations. Faster decisions. Stronger accountability.
Alan Feirer (Group Dynamic) has generously donated 3 copies of his #book Leadership In Action: Eight Virtues to be given away at #HRHotSeat Chicago's upcoming virtual event! Register today from wherever you are in the world to join us on 4/16. 📘 buff.ly/Pdz04CW
Wiley's Dr. Mark Scullard takes a 90-second deep dive into the analytical nature of the [C]onscientiousness style on the #DiSC model. Do the core beliefs that he mentions resonate with anyone else out there? buff.ly/9Y389fY
Nobody has influenced how I design my #Keynote & #PowerPoint slides (and then deliver them to an audience) more than Gregory Tall. Attending his free upcoming webinar on the topic could forever change your own approach to #storytelling! buff.ly/QdJnq7z
Sandy Harvey (Exodus Consulting Group LLC) joined #HRHotSeat Chicago on 3/12 to discuss (and give away!) her new book titled The Inclusion Architecture Blueprint, which can be found in our book list on the very cool #Huler platform. 📖 buff.ly/OjHTMoc
"When a group loves and respects its leader, you feel it in the room. You hear it in the music. They don’t just perform – they rise. They give more. They sync. They stretch. They go all out." ~Marcy Fortnow buff.ly/BJRiDht
I couldn't have asked for Brian Lomeli's leadership team at ServiceNow to be more engaged, thoughtful, and participatory at this week's #DiSC workshop. They arrived willing to be vulnerable and eager to connect meaningfully and productively with one another. What a gift. buff.ly/vH946CE
As far as #DiSC session backdrops go, this one is fairly idyllic. If only it would fit into my carry-on. 😉
People can choose any work for any reason. To get a sense of their preferred #DiSC style, look beyond *what* they do and instead at how they do it. Are they more fast-paced or reflective? Questioning or accepting? Now you're getting somewhere. Preview *your* preferred style here. buff.ly/kBIFfi7
Once #DiSC administrators & practitioners know what materials are available to them, they crave the strategic support to implement & reinforce DiSC as a common language. Let me help you create lasting behavioral change with #EverythingDiSC! buff.ly/Bn3WMqx
40 #HR pros came together from across the country last week for #HRHotSeat Chicago's 116th consecutive monthly event! Members abandoned transactional, superficial exchanges in favor of meaningful, lasting #connection. Join us when we do it all again on 4/16! buff.ly/diWSL5g
Catalyst Week has begun, offering a 3-day deep dive into the platform that keeps #EverythingDiSC relevant + actionable for your learners, practitioners, & administrators. If you were unable to register/attend & would like a summary of what you miss, let me know!