The Top 10 Most Inspirational, Must-See Videos For HR Professionals!
by Alan Collins
With all the news about the economy, layoffs, foreclosures and the like, we all could use a little inspiration. So, I thought I’d share my 10 favorite YouTube videos, hoping that you might find them entertaining and uplifting. You might want to return to this page when you need a pick me up. Or send one of your HR colleagues to this page, if they could use some motivation. In any event – enjoy!! Warning: Watching these might even inspire you to greatness, so proceed at your own risk…
#10…..Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture
Lesson for HR: Be authentic, be tolerant, and lead a life you can be proud of.
#9…….Will Smith: The Keys To Life
Lesson for HR: Run and read.
#8………Unity in Diversity
Lesson for HR: All it takes is one person to step forward to make a difference…
#7…….Jason McElway
HR Lesson: Support your team – and when you get your chance off the bench, go for it!
#6……… “Failure” Nike Ad by Michael Jordan
Lesson For HR: Failure is very important, because it allows you to succeed!
#5……….From the movie “Facing The Giants”
Lesson for HR: Everyone needs a coach in their life – whether they recognize it or not!
#4……Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech
Lesson for HR #1: Have a vision. And to achieve it – be hungry, be foolish.
Lesson for HR #2: Forget powerpoint, three inspiring stories = a great speech.
#3……..Rocky Balboa in Rocky VI – Teaching his son a lesson in life.
Lesson for HR: You gotta take the hits and keep moving forward!
#2…….Christian The Lion
Message For HR: Relationships last a lifetime, stay in touch!
#1…..Susan Boyle on “Britain’s Got Talent”
The video everyone raved about – over 25 million hits!
Lesson For HR: Never make your mind up about anyone without first seeing them perform!
‘Nuff said.
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About the Author: Alan Collins is CEO & Chief Editor, SuccessInHR.com. He was formerly Vice President – Human Resources at Pepsi where he led HR initiatives for their Quaker Oats, Gatorade and Tropicana businesses. His new book, The Unwritten HR Rules is available on Amazon…with free chapters available by CLICKING HERE.
April 19th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
These video’s are amazing. A must for not only for HR but for all! Thank you.
April 20th, 2009 at 8:14 am
From Kathy Ludgwig, SPHR (LinkedIn)
If my math is correct, this was the best 50 minutes and 45 seconds I’ve spent in a long time! Thank you so much for sharing.
Out of work for eight months now and feeling pretty battered and rejected. You’ve given me incentive to pick myself up and keep moving!
Kathy Ludwig, SPHR
April 20th, 2009 at 8:16 am
From Linda Hontz, Corporate Recruiter at Time Warner Cable and Owner, LAH Enterprises (LinkedIn)
Thank you. I have actually lost my HR job and am networking and working to discover what is my next adventure. I will be sharing these videos with some other folks in my networking groups who could benefit from the motivation these videos offer. Thank you for compiling this great collection.
Linda
April 20th, 2009 at 8:18 am
From Mike Shrader (LinkedIn)
Excellent assortment of the true meaning of life and purpose in our life.
Thanks for sharing.
Mike
April 20th, 2009 at 8:20 am
From Anuj Shrivastava (LinkedIn)
Gr8 collectio..keep it up! thnx for sharing
April 20th, 2009 at 8:22 am
Jenny Georgieva (LinkedIn)
Thanks for taking the time and compiling those videos – inspiring! I will share them with my colleagues. Happy Orthodox Easter!
April 20th, 2009 at 8:24 am
From Kirsten Tharp PHR (LinkedIn)
What a collection of motivational videos. Thanks for sharing,
Kirsten
April 20th, 2009 at 8:26 am
From Terrie R. Pulliam (LinkedIn)
I watched this and found them to be very inspiring as well! Thank you
April 20th, 2009 at 8:30 am
From Poruri Gopal (LinkedIn)
Really thank u for those videos,it were really inspiring.The best ones for me was steve jobs lecture,rocky’s get hit, the coach motivating the student, The times of india lead campaign ad, the last one.but then the whole package was really inspiring.it atleast reminded me to do those things like introspection.Thank you.
April 20th, 2009 at 8:35 am
From Ann Lightfoot (LinkedIn)
Thanks for taking the time to encourage others. The videos were very inspiring.
Have a wonderful day!
April 20th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Through laughter and tears, these videos speak a volumes! Thank you for reminding us what is truly important in life and inspiring us to be the best that we can be, even in challenging times!
April 21st, 2009 at 1:11 pm
AMAZING and INSPIRING collection, worthy of viewing by ALL leaders – not just HR. Thank you!
April 23rd, 2009 at 4:01 am
Simply awesome. Thanks Alan. Better to watch this every day rather than the depressing news….
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:29 am
Thank you. Viewing these videos was a great way to start my day.
May 3rd, 2009 at 1:34 pm
What a lovely collection, truly uplifting and inspirational to just be the best we can be.
Thank you!!
May 7th, 2009 at 12:45 am
WOW!!! Thank you for these wonderful, inspirational moments. They have renewed my spirit! It is interesting how sharing difficulty, success and heartache can touch our life like nothing else can. The human story is meant to be told so that we value the journey and those we meet along the way. Thank you once again.
May 11th, 2009 at 4:37 am
excellent vedios…really inspiring…thanks for sharing
May 14th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Very inspiring collection. Thank you for bringing them together. Especially the Britain got talent one.
Regards
May 14th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Extraordinarily amazing!!!!!!!!
Thank you for this eye awakening session with these wonderfull videaos.
Thank you.
August 10th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Fantastic Collection!!!