“Direction is more important than speed. We are so busy looking at our speedometers that we forget the milestones.”
– Author Unknown
This is the 500th post on NoExcusesHR. I can hardly believe it. I can still feel the moment when I published my first post…a combination of excitement and fear. I wasn’t a writer (that is still true today) but I knew I had a passion for leadership that had to find a release. This blog seemed to be the perfect outlet. I still feel that way four years later.
Staying True
As I revisited some of my early posts I realized the same passion, energy, and focus on leadership accountability that I had back then is stronger than ever now.
While this site is never going to be anything extra special, it has become for me, a safe place to share my feelings with you.
That may sound odd that a public website feels safe, but you have made me feel that way…
…and I am grateful…
Taking A Stand
Over the years my confidence has grown. Not so much in my ability to write, but rather what I feel I need to write about. Issues around human rights, discrimination and racism are evident throughout my posts.
At first it seemed a bit awkward to address some of these issues, but those feelings quickly dissipated as I recognized the need for a leadership voice in my role to take a stand publicly.
For me, taking a stand is a requirement of leadership, not a preference.
500 More
As I think about the next 500 posts I don’t feel intimidated or worried; in fact I’m quite energized! Consider this…has the leadership void been filled? Are all employees being treated fairly? Is the scourge of bigotry wiped clean off the Earth?
Alas, no…so I’m guessing that between my constant failings, and the struggles of those around us all, I will be able to find the proper inspiration going forward.
How About You
When you reach your next “milestone” whatever that may mean for you, think about what it really represents. Is it just another candle on a cake or turn of the page on the calendar? Or, do milestones represent something much more powerful in our lives?
I’d love to hear from you.
No Excuses.