Meeting a Star

While on vacation recently, we met someone at Universal Studios who is a star. Pretty cool stuff.

Better yet, she was our waitress.

Still better yet, she was totally okay with being a waitress and being a star and being from Las Vegas. She was an outstanding waitress.

After our interaction with her, I wonder how many of us would be okay with being near the top of a mountain and then joyously working below and outside of our talent levels. Which police officer would become a janitor to pay the bills? Which executive would work at the book store? Which insurance agent would mow lawns?

Anyway, it was very cool to meet Mikalah Gordon and best of luck to her with Gone Country and the Tyra Banks show.

Question of the Month-Burnout

An interesting dialog occurred recently related to team member burnout. Someone suggested that those employees who are committed, focused and really connected to the organization's mission often suffer burnout. This is because they want to perform at high levels and exceed expectations.

The alternate perspective was about those team members who are not committed experiencing burnout. I would be very interested to hear about your perspective and who you think might be a higher risk candidate for burnout, the committed or the unattached.

Moses and Latin

The Easter weekend tradition of watching the Ten Commandments or, at least pretending to watch them, was recreated again this year.

One of the most interesting observations is when Charlton Heston, as Moses, returns from the mountain with the ten commandments. If you look closely at the stone tablets you will see they are identified with Latin numerals. So not only did Moses get the commandments but he also discovered Latin in the process. And maybe more amazing, was able to keep this secret for 3000 or so years.

Tim

SPHR Certification for Jill Elliott

Long time friend, associate and co-worker, Jill Elliott has achieved a great accomplishment related to the human resource profession. Way to go, Jill!!!

Jill Elliott, Senior Vice-President, FrancesPerkins Consulting, LLC) recently earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

The certification, awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), signifies that Jill Elliott possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the body of knowledge in the field.

"Certification as a human resource professional clearly demonstrates a commitment to personal excellence and to the human resource profession," said Susan Meisinger, SPHR, President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). HRCI awards two levels of certification: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience.

HRCI is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. The Institute's purpose is to promote the establishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals who meet those standards