Comments on: Inspiration or Influence

By: Ben Eubanks

Ben Eubanks — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:57:20 +0000

Thanks for the mention, Sharlyn! I’ve had two hard-hitting conversations this week regarding inspiration/creativity. Both of the people have been in HR for a short while, but they are already losing their creative abilities. I’m working with both to get them back on track, because this career is much too tough to handle without some measure of innovative thinking. Great thought-provoking post!

By: Wally Bock

Wally Bock — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:40:49 +0000

Great as always. I call that part about slavishly copying something that worked elsewhere, “Cargo Cult Management.” I wrote about it some more in a post titled “Magical Thinking and Management.”

http://blog.threestarleadership.com/2007/09/09/magical-thinking-and-management.aspx

By: HRJEFE

HRJEFE — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:57:16 +0000

I completly agree. In fact, when I requested to attend SHRM this year I was asked what do I get out of it? My response, was that I do not go for the general HR stuff (legal updates, FMLA info, Labor Law, etc.) as I feel I can get that anywhere. What I go for are the new and different looks at HR that others are doing, to find something to “inspire” me to share with my team and people I support.

I really do drink the koolaid and come back energized by all the new and different ideas and thoughts I come away with. I’ve been doing this a long time so it’s really important to me to re-engage myself in my work to not crash and burn in the bottomless pit of employee relations!!!

By: Lisa Rosendahl

Lisa Rosendahl — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:46:35 +0000

A valuable distinction for a fine Wednesday morning. Super post Sharlyn.

By: Puf

Puf — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:53:24 +0000

Thanks for helping us find distinction between inspiring and influencing! I think there is a need for both, but more people attempt to influence, is it is certainly the easier route.