by Jason Lauritsen | Oct 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
File this post in the folder labeled, “Inspiration comes from unexpected places.” A couple weeks ago, I was heard Howard Stern interview Perez Hilton on my Sirius radio as I was driving from one place to another. For those who don’t know Perez...
by Jason Lauritsen | Oct 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Begin somewhere. You cannot build a reputation on what you intend to do.- Liz SmithGood ideas and innovations must be driven into existence by courageous patience. – Hyman G. RickoverTalent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual...
by Jason Lauritsen | Oct 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, I discovered this sign hung above the toilet in the men’s room at a small cafe where I was having breakfast (email subscribers may have to open this post on the web to view the image). The original sign was apparently created by management...
by Jason Lauritsen | Oct 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’ve been thinking and talking a lot about HR strategic planning lately. And one of the common issues that comes to the surface when you get into planning discussions is control. Here’s an example of how it usually plays out.Through the planning...
by Jason Lauritsen | Oct 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Over the past six months, things have been changing in my life. Professionally, I made the decision to transition from corporate HR executive to full time consultant and speaker for hire. Personally, my family and I have moved to a new house in a new small...
by Jason Lauritsen | Oct 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time, and it annoys the pig. — Folk sayingI was gearing up to share another round of my favorite quotes with you this morning when I stumbled across this one and it stopped me in my tracks. This is one of...