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☘ HR Leadership Luck:
The Winning Formula of Strategy + Action
🍀 Success Isn’t a Coincidence
It’s the Result of Preparation
This weekend, I had the perfect view as the river turned from brown to vibrant green. From the 12th floor of the Wrigley Building’s Brainlab Training Center, we watched the city come alive—boats gliding, crowds celebrating, and the energy of St. Patrick’s Day in full swing. Surrounded by friends and family, it was a reminder that transformation, like success, doesn’t happen by chance—it’s created. (Click on Picture for Time Lapse) 

Some say success is about being in the right place at the right time. But great leaders know it’s about being the right person in the right place.

Too often, companies wait for the perfect HR leader to appear. Executives hope the right opportunity will come their way. But winning HR professionals and businesses don’t leave success to chance—they take strategic action.

🍀The Four-Leaf Clover of HR Success: 
Traits of Elite HR Leaders
Top HR leaders and high-performing organizations follow these four key strategies to drive success:
✔️ Proactive Talent Planning – Strong organizations anticipate leadership needs and build succession pipelines before the demand arises.

✔️ Culture Elevation – Exceptional HR leaders don’t just align with company culture—they define and enhance it.

✔️ Strategic Influence – High-impact HR executives shape business outcomes beyond policy compliance.

✔️ Retention & Performance – The best teams aren’t just assembled; they are nurtured, developed, and retained.
Great HR leaders don’t leave their careers to chance. They position themselves to be the right person at the right time.
🍀HR’s Pot of Gold: 4 Ways to 
Create Your Own Career Luck
Success isn’t left to luck. It’s a product of deliberate action. Take charge of your leadership impact this week.
✔️ Offer a rising HR leader a stretch assignment to expand their skill set.

✔️ Make two meaningful connections between high-value professionals in your network.

✔️ Seek mentorship from an industry expert or top performer.

✔️ Increase your visibility—share an insightful leadership perspective on LinkedIn.
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