It’s been said that if your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. HR, then, is filled with leaders at every level.
The trouble is, as in so many professions, many HR practitioners haven’t fully understood or unlocked their potential to lead. Too many may believe that, without the title of manager, director or chief, they can’t credibly take on an influential role.
But the fact is leadership doesn’t just happen from the top or because you have a particular position or title. It’s about influence and guiding change that betters your organization—even in small increments. And it can be done from wherever you sit. Indeed, I contend that it must be done if you are to progress in your career.
