Adam Weber’s Post

How do you resell employees and instill belief in the company after a layoff? First, be as transparent as possible of the business reality that lead to the decision. Second, be crystal clear and show conviction about the business plan and goals for the next 6-12 months. Third, employees what new opportunities there are for them in this new reality. Fourth, recognize all the steps and milestones of the company attaining the one year business plan and be generous to thriving employees with options, promotions, and raises for those making it happen. Fifth, once the 12 month plan feels attainable and insight, recast an inspiring, vivid, new company vision. *Screen shot this and send it to your CEO* 😉 #RIF #Layoff #Executive #Leadership #HR

Founders, stand up to your board. Show courage. Your future success demands it. Of course consider their wisdom and experience as a valuable input but remember they share from examples in the past not your own present, unique situation. They lack your deep context. They don’t think about your business constantly like you do. Believe in yourself. Stand up for what is truly best for your business, for the type of business you want to build. Represent it boldly. That instills confidence in the board and allows you to grow the type of business you really want. #Founders #Leaders #Executives

For years Andrew Adeniyi has been one of my go-to resource for all things DEIB. He’s accessible, practical, patient, and wise. One of the coolest things about the HR Superstars Podcast is sharing incredible conversations I’ve had with others in private, conversations that have helped me learn a grow, and make them available for others. On today's episode of HR Superstars, we discuss everything from psychological safety and melding core values with thought diversity to “the platinum rule” in leadership. It’s one of those conversations that lays out a solid framework for what can often feel like a overwhelming topic to tackle, and—from start to finish—there’s so much value here. Can’t wait to share it with you. Click the link in the comments to listen now. #HR #Belonging #HumanResources #DEI #DEIB

Perfect next step for one of the most remarkable, inspiring leaders I know. Cheering you on Sayle Hutchison!

Go with the simplest option. Often when leaders are overwhelmed by competing inputs they over think and overcomplicate. Then they make a decision that leaves employees confused and with less confidence in the leadership team. When you find yourself confused and overwhelmed, ask yourself, "What is the simplest next step?" And take it. Often time the simplest answer, the obvious answer, is the right answer. Go with it. #Leadership

Cultures are kinder when people remember that they work with other people. People who have lives happening outside of work. People who are on physical journey. People who are on a mental journey. People who are on a relational journey with others. All of the above have high moments and low moments and sometimes the low moments come at the very worst possible time from a business perspective. Not sure I have an action other than to say... Be kind. Stay curious. ❤️

Big life news, today is my last day of 15Five. It’s been an amazing journey and I’m left with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. ❤️ I know how rare it is for a co-founder to have their company acquired and find a home at the new company, but I found that home at 15Five. Worn out from a 10 year run as a founder and entrepreneur, 15Five was energizing, fun, and most importantly healing for me. I give much of the credit to the leaders like Julia Stead, Jim Morrisroe, and David Hassell, who saw my strengths, gave me freedom and space to run, and allowed me to make the biggest impact possible. In 3 years I’ve had the privilege to: - Host the HR Superstars Podcast and regularly be a top 50 Apple Management podcast - Launch and grow the HR Superstars Community to over 8k members - Meet and support a countless number of strategic HR leaders - And most importantly, in my small way, I think I’ve helped elevate the HR industry to be a more strategic function and empowered it to get the respect it deserves on executive teams I believe so much in the purpose of 15Five, the incredible team, the new direction of their product and HR outcomes dashboard. I’m confident the best chapter for 15Five is what’s next. I’ll be cheering loudly from the sidelines! I’ll also continue as the Host of the HR Superstars podcast for the foreseeable future and we've got some of our best interviews yet to come - like Katie Burke & Claude Silver! Rather than leaving something, it's time to spread my wings and move toward something. Something that’s been quietly building for quite sometime. I can’t wait to share, but that’s for a different post. 😉 Today is a day to say thank you and reflect! Onward!

Life experience I never would have expected... a line of people who came to my book signing and seeing my book on the bookshelf of the bookstore! Lead Like a Human is more than a book to me, it's a way of being as a leader that is deeply authentic to yourself AND unlocks potential in others to create a culture that is vibrant and alive. #Leadership #HR #HumanResources #SHRM24

Wow. What an incredible time speaking at #SHRM24 My first time speaking to an audience of 1k+ and I gotta say… I could get use to it. 🤣 Thank you everyone who attended and actively engaged. What a blast! If you missed it or want the slides comment on this post and I’ll DM it to you. If you were in the audience and want me to keynote your next conference, send me a note! #HR #HumanResources #Leadership #StrategicHr

On my way to #SHRM24 now! I hope you can join my talk Tuesday at 11am! The talk is the summary of over a thousand conversations with HR leaders over the last decade including some of the most respected and innovative in the industry, and I’ve distilled down 5 traits that the top HR leaders exhibit. This talk if for you if: ✅ You got into HR to improve workplaces and employees lives but your currently reality feels much different ✅ You are tired of being block, relegated, and disrespected ✅ You don't want theory, you want to know practically how to gain meaningful influence with the executive team See you in Chicago! #HR #HumanResources #SHRM #Leadership #StrategicHR