March 2018 UP MAG

HR is Leadership
When one thinks of leadership, you think of
CEOS, executives, coaches and dads. Webster
defines leadership as directorship,
management and guidance, but actually
leadership is a mindset and way of being. As a
leader, we imagine what kind of person we
would want to hire and how we should
project that attitude. Mindset is influential as
it determines how you channel your
emotions, gage your reactions, make your
decisions and most importantly the actions
you take as a leader. Your mindset is who you
are. Your mindset is a direct reflection of your
beliefs, attitude and expectations that
determine how you lead. Mindset can
ultimately effect an employees performance,
productivity and ultimately overall customer
service.
Human Resources professionals have a
powerful position when it comes to
leadership. We set the tone. We are
essentially the police of conduct, character
and yes - attitude. HR's goal is to identify
positive productive employees that result in
leaders
No one person made the dream work
without the team work. ( Yes, I know, a
cliché).
A leader can be most effective by
influencing change through example
and positive reform when creative
strategies are implemented. Leaders
can't lead from behind your desk - you
have to walk around and talk to your
people.
I will close with a quote - it's my
favorite from the movie Remember The
Titans..." ...attitude reflects leadership ".
Monica Adams Pennywell
I was once asked what is my philosophy of
leadership; my philosophy of leadership is that
it is one's character. There are three major
characteristics of a leader. The first is being
effective through genuine communication. No
one respects a leader who can't relate - just be
yourself. If you can't communicate with your
staff, be honest, seek help by diversifying your
perspective. We know how to get it done in HR
and are there as your leadership resource.
Second, be present. Being involved with your
staff and responding to their needs personally
as well as professionally goes a long way. And
lastly, having a vision and sharing it with your
team.
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