The HR Lady, Podcast

Building Your Brand: Personal and Employer Strategies for Success with Sima Dahl

Tune in to hear Wendy and JC chat with guest and expert, Sima Dahl, who explains that she was a shy, awkward kid who made a commitment right out of college to work on the way she showed up in the office. 
 
She has a really simple framework for thinking about personal brands. Why? It's your essence, expression, enrollment, and evolution. Wendy and Sima remind listeners about Toastmasters as a tool and resource to help YOU show up! For those listeners that are secretly looking for another job, your personal branding is definitely going to be necessary there!
 
Many companies are still looking to attract employees: employer branding is 100% going to help with that - especially for those candidates "just kicking the tires" in their laid back job search.
 
Connect with Sima to "Raise Your Sway Factor™: Stand Out. Stay Relevant. Be in Demand." https://www.simadahl.com/
 
PS: Wendy sincerely apologizes for mis-pronouncing Sima's name.
 

Unlocking Leadership and Emotional Intelligence with Dom Brightman

In this engaging episode, Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, and co-host JC welcome an extraordinary guest Dominique "Dom" Brightmon, DTM - Bestselling Author and Certified Leadership Trainer. 
Dom shares his passion for leadership and personal development, discussing how he discovered the power of self-growth. He emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in today's workplace, sharing practical advice for HR professionals and managers on cultivating this crucial skill within their teams.
The conversation delves into Dom's book, Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy, and his strategies for fostering a culture of continuous personal development, even on a zero budget. He also offers valuable tips for aspiring authors and the significance of time management techniques like time blocking.
dombrightmon.com

The Power of Mistakes in Leadership and Team Growth

It's a hard truth many leaders face: People learn best from their mistakes. However, if you're always stepping in to save the day, your team won't learn how to troubleshoot effectively. This not only leaves you overwhelmed and frustrated but also sends a message that you don't trust or value your team. Leaders must stand up for themselves and their teams, and sometimes that might mean allowing your people to make mistakes that will teach them valuable lessons.
When employees fear making mistakes, they might hide them, try to fix them without your knowledge, or worse, quit. Each of these actions can lead to poor work quality, low morale, and high turnover, which is costly and time-consuming. Remember, high turnover often reflects poorly on the manager, not just the company.
A Gallup survey showed that half of the employees left a job to escape their manager, yet this same group felt engaged when they could approach their manager with any question.
So, what does it mean to be truly engaged at work? It means employees understand the manager's goals and the department's vision. They might not agree with every decision, but they trust in the leadership's due diligence. Unfortunately, 60% to 70% of employees are not engaged, with only about 30% feeling fully engaged, according to various data.
This brings us to the core issue: Engagement flows from the top. As a leader, it's your responsibility to ensure that information cascades properly to every level of staff.
If you're finding management challenging, you're not alone. It's a complex task dealing with unique humans. But remember, one person can make a difference, and that person could be you. You can start by fostering an environment where mistakes are openly discussed and learned from. Schedule regular meetings where teams can share lessons learned without fear. This not only builds trust but also loyalty and motivation.
With over 25 years of experience in HR, a master's degree in human resources, and another in healthcare administration, along with numerous certifications, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record. My experience covers various industries, allowing me to offer customized solutions that genuinely fit the unique needs of your business.
Visit www.thehrlady.com to transform your workforce.

Use the 4C method for HR success with Lisa Ealy

Lisa Ealy, CEO of HR for Profit, is Fractional HR Leader and Career Coach focused on Empowering Small Businesses!
Wendy Sellers, Lisa and JC discuss what the 4C Method is and how HR professionals can benefit from using it. Connection, Clarification, Culture, and Compliance - it just makes sense! This is a must-listen-to short episode!!
Connect with Lisa Ealy 
https://hrforprofit.com/
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisarealy/
 

Aligning People and Vision with Kevin Wilkins

This episode features Wendy Sellers and Kevin Wilkins who is the Founder & CEO at Trepwise to discuss Aligning People and Vision. First, they dive into explaining what a purpose-driven strategy looks like in practice and how it differs from traditional business strategies? Why? Because "hope" is not a strategy.
Then they chat about how purpose-driven strategies can and should influence the structuring and optimization of business processes? 
And finally, they discuss how a clear vision shapes the long-term success of purpose-driven strategies, and what role leadership play in sustaining this vision over time.
Connect with Kevin Wilkins, Founder & CEO at Trepwise, on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/knwilkins/