The Truth About Attaining The “Ultimate Prize” of Success in HR…
by Alan Collins
Short, sweet and to the point, Actor Kevin Spacey gives his take on how to deal with the “lean years” in your career before you attain the “ULTIMATE PRIZE” of success.
What he has to say applies to your career in HR and might surprise you.
Check out this 2-minute video and let us know if Spacey’s words speak to you — and add your comments below by CLICKING HERE. There are some excellent comments there already….so, enjoy!
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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. His NEW book, WINNING BIG IN HR is now is available on Amazon. He is Founder of Success in HR, Inc. and the author of the two HR best sellers, UNWRITTEN HR RULES and BEST KEPT HR SECRETS.
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I think this is actually true. Success isn’t “out there.” We have heard it a thousand times, but I have seen it play out personally and with others that if you have something to offer and you pursue it with passion, the “success” comes as a natural result. I am VP of HR now, and I never really pursued that job, as much as I believe in having goals and a plan. I don’t think it was an accident, but it was a result of pursuing what I knew was right for me. I just love doing HR stuff and advocating for the profession.
Corey – extremely well said! Thank you. My experience has been similar in HR. I believe that if you dedicate yourself to YOU…that is: focus on your craft, develop it, know why you’re doing what you’re doing…then, success happens as a by-product. But it in the job of doing, making mistakes, learning and sharing with others along the way that you gain the real prize.
-Alan
The bottom line is having a plan and being disciplined to follow it and adaptable to continually hone and change it. Select business and HR mentors and learn from them. HR people need to do more than find HR champions.
Don’t measure your success by money or organizational stature.You will likely be disappointed.It is a fact of life that often the best technical and virtous often don’t get the big or desirable jobs.As a matter of fact it is often the opposite which seems unfair and can easily frustrate you and make one want to quit pushing. Don’t let it happen to you. Look inside.
Great wisdom, Big D. Loved every single one of your points…but especially your point about not using money and stature as your measuring sticks for success…and being adaptable to continually hone and change your approach…how VERY true in HR!
I think the key is to find enjoyment in what you do. Only then will to you be able to appreciate and pursue your passion at its fullest.
Everyone’s definition of success is different. But one thing that stays consistent is that you can only be successful when you are truly content with one self.
Hi Allan,
Very true. Easy to preach, difficult to live it.
To most people, success is measured by the amount of wealth you have – house, car, bank account and flashy lifestyle.
Is HR any different?. You do what it takes to survive out there and in keeping your job. Better safe than sorry, they say. I have served under HR bbosses who are so passionate inside – selling their soul and offering their loyalty to the only side that matters – employers.
Passion and joy – from the inside – can take on many shapes and forms.
PS: I finally did it – blogging. http://hrronin.blogspot.com/
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