Contest — “Give Us Your Best HR Career Advice…in Exactly 6 Words!”
By Alan Collins
Before updating you on the contest, let me first update you on my new book: Best Kept HR Secrets
I’ll now be releasing this book on September 1.
Here’s the short story behind this.
The original plan was to release this book on July 15. However, I wasn’t pleased with some of the content and the initial proofs of the book. So, I’ve decided to take a bit more time to make the revisions required. I know some of you will be disappointed at the delay, but I’m excited about having some additional time to enhance the value you’ll gain from the information in this new book. And I assure you that your wait will be worth it.
Now the good news!
This means we will be extending our contest. The contest will now end on September 1…to coincide with the release of the book. So If you’ve not yet participated or want to participate even more than you already have, now you can.
Here’s a refresher on the contest and the rules…
(1) All you have to do is to give us your “ONE best piece of HR career advice…. using exactly 6 words.” You must post your response HERE for it to be considered.
(2) I’ll be selecting THREE winning responses. And to each of the three winners, I will send them a free copy of my new book: Best Kept HR Secrets when it is released.
(3) And, yes, it must be EXACTLY 6 words. Anything more or less will not be considered. Why 6 words? Well, here’s the story…
Awhile back, I was intrigued to read about what the Bush daughters did with the Obama daughters as the Bush-Obama transition was occurring. Apparently, the Bush daughters wrote the Obama daughters a letter with some advice on living in the public eye inside the White House. The most widely quoted part of that letter was very touching, “Remember who your dad really is.” Since Jenna and Barbara’s advice was exactly 6 words long, I thought it would be interesting to see what career success advice HR folks might come up with.
(4) Again, the contest now ends on September 1. Important: Please include your e-mail address so that I can contact you should you win. And YES, you can enter as many times as you like.
(5) To view your competition and all the current responses we’ve received so far, go HERE.
Now, let the contest continue!
About the Author: Alan Collins was Vice President – Human Resources at PepsiCo where he led HR initiatives for their Quaker Oats, Gatorade and Tropicana businesses. He is now President of Success in HR, Inc. and the author of UNWRITTEN HR RULES . His new book, BEST KEPT HR SECRETS will be available in September on Amazon.
June 9th, 2010 at 5:02 am
Help people to do their best
June 9th, 2010 at 5:13 am
“Remember who your employer really is”
June 9th, 2010 at 8:13 am
think bing,think fast,think goahed
June 9th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
“Always be the voice of reason”
June 9th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Above all, know the business cold.
June 10th, 2010 at 3:11 am
“Have Vision, Think Big, Implement It”
June 10th, 2010 at 9:47 am
You can’t please everyone…try anyway
June 10th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Lead with passion and compassion daily.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:44 am
“Be open minded & adapt, adapt, adapt”
June 10th, 2010 at 11:14 am
“Be business savvy and anticipate change”
June 10th, 2010 at 11:37 am
You are dealing with a human.
June 10th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Lead by example, everyone is watching!
June 10th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Will it be in tomorrow’s paper?
June 10th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Make a difference every day
June 10th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Know that you can affect change
June 10th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Treat your customer(internal & external) with utmost care and respect. Empower them.
June 10th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Remember to always keep it real
June 10th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Put the human back into HR.
June 10th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Act like your Mom is watching.
June 10th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Keep your mind and door open.
June 10th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Always listen more than you speak!
June 10th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Think globally, act strategically, plan proactively.
June 10th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Lead as a business person first
June 10th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Never compromise your values for anyone.
June 10th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Think, act, feel and live strategy!
June 10th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Never stop obtaining an education.
June 10th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Never put bad news in emails.
June 10th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Never communicate bad news via email.
June 10th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Please all and you please none
June 10th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Always be truthful.
Know your business.
June 10th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Always stay focused on your goals
June 10th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Pursue your passion, live your legacy.
June 10th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Empower employees to work without leaders
June 10th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
” Remember that the microphone is always on”
June 10th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Be the catalyst to “HRise” Business
June 10th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Dare to be different, like touchstone.
June 10th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Let your passion show – on ground.
June 11th, 2010 at 12:26 am
Communicate to know your employees pulse
June 11th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Belong to a noticeable HR community
June 11th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Exhibit your HR talent and accomplishments
June 11th, 2010 at 12:44 am
Find a godfather amongst your leaders
June 11th, 2010 at 12:44 am
Whatever you do, communicate it intelligently
June 11th, 2010 at 1:25 am
H-Humble
U-Understandable
M-Mankind
A-Analytical
N-Nature
Professionals
June 11th, 2010 at 2:27 am
Be Approachable, Help Ever, Keep Learning
June 11th, 2010 at 2:54 am
Never underestimate the power of appreciation!
June 11th, 2010 at 2:55 am
Not what you say but how!
June 11th, 2010 at 2:55 am
Always make the time to listen.
June 11th, 2010 at 6:32 am
PEOPLE ARE OUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSETTS.
June 11th, 2010 at 6:47 am
Leaders dare differently for human development.
June 11th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Employees are the most valuable asset.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:16 am
You aren’t indispensable! No one is!
June 11th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Be in the ‘business’ of HR.
June 11th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Ask Often: What Do You Think?
June 11th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Always stay true to your values
June 12th, 2010 at 3:32 am
Stay focused on thinking speaking acting
June 12th, 2010 at 5:43 am
To succeed…Don’t take things personal.
June 12th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Always perform actions with human touch….
June 13th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Work hard and be known
June 14th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Ask: “Why? What difference? How Measured?”
June 14th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Operate from a center of integrity.
June 14th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Don’t get burned same way twice.
June 14th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Ultimately HR needs to add value!
June 15th, 2010 at 3:20 am
Be profits producer, Not resources consumer.
June 15th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
“be all that you can be”
June 16th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Never waiver and always stay focused.
June 18th, 2010 at 5:21 am
Make yourself a profit centre
June 23rd, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Remember, you’re in the “human” business
June 23rd, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Be involved, be consistent, be Just.
June 25th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Excel and excel in emotional intelligence!
June 29th, 2010 at 8:09 am
“Enjoy Life, Have Fun, Work Hard”
June 29th, 2010 at 9:57 am
Help your organization and people succeed!
June 29th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Leave every situation better than you found it!
June 29th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Make an improvement to every situation!
June 29th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Be Prepared, Be Positive, Be Human!
June 29th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Nil Desperandum Estote Parati
Never Despair Be Prepared
– The Coat of Arms for Family Sims
July 1st, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Thoroughly research your subject before decisionmaking.
July 2nd, 2010 at 2:51 am
1. Be a Trusted adviser to all!!
2. Match employee’s with employer’s needs!!
3. get synergy between people and process!!
July 6th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Own the problems for your people.
July 8th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Never lose your passion for people.
July 8th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Follow your passion, create your legacy.
July 9th, 2010 at 12:49 am
Be Patient, Be Innovative, Be Human
July 9th, 2010 at 10:22 am
Never forget who you really are!
July 10th, 2010 at 8:47 am
It’s about them and not YOU!
July 11th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Business-notjust money, its people.
July 13th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Determine what people outcomes they want.
July 13th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Remember what your values really are.
July 19th, 2010 at 5:12 am
Always show how you can add value & have PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In Driving Excellence).
July 20th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Don’t take anything personal, it’s business.
July 31st, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Add value and make your added value known and recognized
August 2nd, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Work affects home; home affects work.
August 4th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Guide company management; support its staff.
August 4th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Keep cool, be gracious, maintain integrity.
August 6th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Uphold integrity, yours, mine and theirs!
August 6th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Walk softly, speak thoughtfully, act compassionately.
August 6th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Safeguard yourself: Find an outstanding Mentor!
August 6th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Listen actively, watch keenly, speak discreetly
August 6th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Everyone has an agenda; what’s yours?
August 6th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
HR is OUR passion; not theirs!
August 13th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Align HR goals with company goals.
August 15th, 2010 at 6:16 am
Deliver HR messages in business language
August 15th, 2010 at 7:17 am
Ispire positive emotions. Keep it simple!