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Jun

http://www.xtremehr.com/and-the-lights-go-out/

tagged: And the Lights Go Out, Chris Ponder II, Goodbye, XtremeHR

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And the Lights Go Out….for XtremeHR

September 2010….the time in which XtremeHR began. Looking back, it seems like forever ago. Anyways, as I was looking back on some of my initial posts when I started XtremeHR, I remembered why I started this blog (which I posted in my first post): I hope for this blog to

8

May

tagged: #LASHRM, #LASHRM12, Chris Ponder, CULTURE, Engagement, HR, HUGH WEBER, I, MARY ELLEN SLAYTER, ROSE HUDSON, TEAM, TRENCHES, WE

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Creating a Culture of “We” – An Engaging Conversation from #LASHRM12

Posted by Chris in Dv - Development, Em - Engagement, Lp - Leadership

Have you ever heard the phrase: There is no “I” in “TEAM”? Sure you have. This phrase is a statement used both in our years growing up as a child and in our adult lives within the places we work. But how true does this statement really hold true? Think

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Apr

tagged: #LASHRM12, BILL BOORMAN, Cathy Missildine-Martin, Chris Ponder II, Daniel Crosby, HUGH WEBER, JASON LAURITSEN, JOE GERSTANDT, Laura Wolfe, LOUISIANA, MARY ELLEN SLAYTER, Robin Schooling, ROSE HUDSON, Scott Eblin, Shauna Moerke, SHRM, Talent Anarchy

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My Second Day at #LASHRM12 – Handstands & Swag

Posted by Chris in General HR

I had the honor to attend the Louisiana SHRM conference (#LASHRM12) in New Orleans, LA, this past Thursday and Friday (April 26-27). In my post – My First Day at #LASHRM12 = Freakin’ Rocked! - I explained that the first day brought forth many thoughts for me to include: excitement, innovation,

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Apr

tagged: #LASHRM12, BILL BOORMAN, Chris Ponder II, Daniel Crosby, HUGH WEBER, JASON LAURITSEN, JOE GERSTANDT, LOUISIANA, MARY ELLEN SLAYTER, Robin Schooling, ROSE HUDSON, Shauna Moerke, SHRM, Talent Anarchy

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My First Day at #LASHRM12 = Freakin’ Rocked!

Posted by Chris in General

Today began the first day of the Louisiana SHRM (#LASHRM12) conference here in New Orleans and as I reflect back on the first day, a lot of thoughts come to mind: exciting, innovative, engaging, refreshing, enlightening, fun, and informative. So many thoughts come to mind because I can honestly say

24

Apr

tagged: Addressing Issues, Chris Ponder II, Communication, Conflict, Conflict Management, Feedback, Leaders, Managerial Courage, Managers, Negative, Positive, Skills Gap

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Wanted: Managerial Courage

Posted by Chris in Lp - Leadership

The past couple of Sundays, I have been watching Celebrity Apprentice on NBC. I haven’t watched this show in years, but it is usually something I have on in the background while I am working on the blog or some work stuff. Through my evaluation of the show over the

24

Apr

tagged: #LASHRM12, Chris Ponder II, Craig Fisher, Daniel Crosby, IncBlot, Louisiana SHRM, Robin Schooling, Shauna Moerke, SHRM, Talent Anarchy, William Tincup

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It’s Time for #LASHRM12

Posted by Chris in General

If you didn’t know, #LASHRM12 is coming up this Thursday and Friday, April 26th & 27th, in New Orleans! And it is going to be an awesome time with great presenters, awesome HR pros, and a rockin’ social media team to keep you in the loop just in case you

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Apr

http://www.xtremehr.com/job-seekers-what-to-do-when-your-desperate/

tagged: Chris Ponder II, Decisions, Desperate Decisions, Job Seeker, Network, Recruiters, XtremeHR

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Job Seekers: What to do When You’re Desperate

Posted by Chris in Ta - Talent Acquisition

The past four to five years have been tough from an employment standpoint for experienced and non-experienced job seekers. I get it….companies are not hiring, you don’t have the experience they are looking for, the job doesn’t pay what you used to make or want, or you are over qualified.

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Mar

tagged: Bon Qui Qui, Branding, Buzz, Chris Ponder II, Differentiation, Featured, Give Back, Influence, Involvement, Xtreme HR

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Do You Create Buzz Like Bon Qui Qui?

Posted by Chris in Bd - Branding

A couple of years ago I was working in recruiting for a call center and one of the supervisors asked me if I knew who Bon Qui Qui was. Me not having the slightest clue as to who they were speaking about, I told them no. They responded by telling

21

Feb

tagged: Chris Ponder II, Communication, Impact, Impact Others, Influence, Make a Difference, PSA, The More You Know

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The More You Know….

Posted by Chris in Lp - Leadership

The other day, I was watching NBC and one of their infamous “The More You Know” commercials came on (see below). NBC has come out with a number of these commercials over the years to include different celebrities and topics, but the message is typically the same in that you

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Feb

tagged: Chris Ponder II, Communication, Conflict, Feedback, Feelings, Healthy Communication, Manipulation, Picking a Fight, Sabotage

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How to Pick a Good Fight!

Posted by Chris in Cm - Communications

Last October, I was approached by Jasmin Grimm at Connections magazine to talk about fighting in the workplace. When Jasmine first approached me about the topic, I was a little apprehensive because I wasn’t sure the direction this could go. I know, I know, you want to see an HR professional pushing for fist fighting