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The more AI becomes part of our everyday work, the more I keep coming back to one question:What role do we want humans t...
09/19/2026

The more AI becomes part of our everyday work, the more I keep coming back to one question:

What role do we want humans to play in all of this?

My conversation with Hernan Chiosso explored the intersection of HR, technology, agility, and the evolving Human + Machine workplace.

Looking back at this episode, what stays with me is the importance of being intentional about how we bring technology into our organizations. The tools will keep changing. Our ability to connect the technology to the people, processes, and actual problems we are trying to solve is what will matter.

And I believe HR has a huge opportunity to be part of that glue.

Watch Episode 13 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAC7MNIMboU&t=2s

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💛 Keep gluing, friends.

You can be grateful for the role you have, proud of what you have built, and still want something different. Maybe it is...
09/18/2026

You can be grateful for the role you have, proud of what you have built, and still want something different.

Maybe it is more influence. More strategic work. More space to think. More support. More opportunity to actually execute the ideas you know could make a difference.

Wanting more does not erase your appreciation for what you already have. What does “more” look like for you right now?

There's a quiet pressure to fill every moment. Every gap in the calendar gets a task. Every pause gets a notification. S...
09/17/2026

There's a quiet pressure to fill every moment. Every gap in the calendar gets a task. Every pause gets a notification. Stillness starts to feel like wasted time instead of what it actually is.

But growth doesn't only happen in motion.

It needs space to breathe, to process, to settle into something real instead of staying half-formed. The insight that finally clicks isn't usually born in the busy moment. It shows up later, in the quiet you almost didn't make room for.

So I'm asking myself this week, and I'm asking you too: where can you create a little more space in your life right now?

I'd love to know what comes up for you. Share it in the comments. 👇

There's a difference.Physical tiredness can often be fixed with rest.Emotional overload is different.It comes from:• Con...
09/15/2026

There's a difference.

Physical tiredness can often be fixed with rest.

Emotional overload is different.

It comes from:

• Constant decision-making
• Difficult conversations
• Conflict management
• Caring deeply about people
• Carrying responsibility all day

And sometimes what we really need isn't more sleep.

It's relief.

💛 Your exhaustion deserves curiosity, not judgment.

What kind of tired are you feeling today?

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09/14/2026

🌿 Monday Perspective 🌿

I've learned that we don't always get to choose the changes life brings us.

A new job. A reorganization. A growing family. A loss. A new opportunity. A chapter we didn't see coming.

What we do get to choose is how we respond.

Some of the biggest transitions in my life weren't the ones I planned. They were the ones that stretched me, challenged me, and ultimately changed me for the better.

Maybe the goal isn't to resist the transition. Maybe it's to become the person it's asking you to be.

What transition is teaching you something right now, even if you don't fully see it yet?

HR professionals become experts at noticing other people. You recognize when someone is overwhelmed, disengaged, or stru...
09/13/2026

HR professionals become experts at noticing other people. You recognize when someone is overwhelmed, disengaged, or struggling.

This Sunday, offer yourself the same attention and compassion you naturally give everyone else.

What have you been feeling that deserves your attention?

POV: HR does not have a shortage of important work.The challenge is that almost everything on the list can be justified...
09/10/2026

POV: HR does not have a shortage of important work.

The challenge is that almost everything on the list can be justified. Keeping the light on matters. Leadership development matters. Employee experience matters. AI readiness matters. Workforce planning matters. Technology matters. Manager capability matters.

From my experience, that is EXACTLY why prioritization becomes so difficult. The conversation is rarely about choosing between something important and something unimportant. It is usually about choosing between several things that all matter.

I believe this is where HR needs stronger portfolio discipline.
A long list of initiatives is not the same as a strategy. HR leaders need a clear view of what matters most, what the organization has capacity to absorb, where priorities are competing, and what may need to pause or stop.

Because when everything is a priority, ex*****on starts to suffer, and I mean REALLY suffer!

I wrote this article about why portfolio discipline is becoming such an important capability for People Strategy Ex*****on, and how HR can start managing the People agenda as an integrated portfolio rather than a collection of separate projects.

👉 Read the blog here: www.intheworx.org/blog

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There's a particular kind of fear that comes with starting something new. It can make you feel like you're back at zero,...
09/10/2026

There's a particular kind of fear that comes with starting something new. It can make you feel like you're back at zero, like none of what came before counts anymore.

But that's never actually true.

You're not starting from scratch. You're starting from everything you've already lived through. The mistakes that taught you what to watch for. The instincts you built without realizing it. The version of you who survived the last hard thing is the same one walking into this one, and she's not empty handed.

So I'm asking myself this week, and I'm asking you too: how can you use what you already know to your advantage?

I'd love to know what comes up for you. Share it in the comments. 👇

Most HR professionals are masters at managing time.But energy?That's a different story.We schedule meetings.We prioritiz...
09/08/2026

Most HR professionals are masters at managing time.

But energy?
That's a different story.

We schedule meetings.
We prioritize projects.
We manage deadlines.

Yet many of us leave no room for recovery.

What protecting your energy might look like:

• Saying no without guilt
• Taking your lunch break
• Leaving work at a reasonable hour
• Turning off notifications
• Taking a walk before responding

💛 Energy is your most valuable resource.

How are you protecting yours this week?

👉 Grab your HR Black Box: www.intheworx.org/hrblackbox

Monday has a way of arriving whether we feel ready or not. Today is an opportunity to slow down before life speeds back ...
09/06/2026

Monday has a way of arriving whether we feel ready or not. Today is an opportunity to slow down before life speeds back up. A few intentional moments today can change the way you experience your entire week.

What is one thing you can do today that your future self will appreciate?

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