Disrupt HR - Rebel HR

In this performance from December 2022's Disrupt HR, Kyle Roed draws an interesting parallel between HR and music. Just like how musicians evoke emotions through their music, HR professionals also evoke emotions through their actions. The question is, what kind of emotion are you evoking?

Roed suggests that HR professionals need to find their genre, just like how musicians need to find theirs. Just as there are only a few chords needed to play most popular music, there are only a few key areas in HR, such as managing performance, building culture, engagement, inclusion, people analytics, and driving business results through others. The difference is how these areas are played out, just like how the chords are played differently in different genres of music.

It's also important for HR professionals to find their bandmates, or the right people to work with. Just like how drummers are the hardest to find in a band, finding the right people to work with in HR can be a challenge. But once you find your band, you need to learn how to deal with stage fright and perform authentically. You can't fake it, or you'll eventually burn out.

Roed emphasizes the importance of being true to yourself and playing your own music. Just as how playing the wrong genre can lead to the Sunday scaries, playing the wrong HR genre can lead to a reputation issue. You need to find the genre that works for you and be true to yourself, even when it hurts.
Finally, Roed encourages HR professionals to close out on a badass power chord, leaving a lasting mark. If you want to make a difference in HR, you need to be your authentic self and evoke the right emotions. By finding your genre and playing your own music, you can make a lasting impact in the world of HR.

In conclusion, HR professionals need to find their genre and play their own music. Just as how musicians evoke emotions through their music, HR professionals evoke emotions through their actions. By being authentic and true to themselves, they can make a lasting impact in the world of HR. So, find your genre, find your bandmates, and close out on a badass power chord. Rebel on, HR rebels!

In this podcast episode, Kyle Roed draws an interesting parallel between HR and music. Just like how musicians evoke emotions through their music, HR professionals also evoke emotions through their actions. The question is, what kind of emotion are you evoking?

Roed suggests that HR professionals need to find their genre, just like how musicians need to find theirs. Just as there are only a few chords needed to play most popular music, there are only a few key areas in HR, such as managing performance, building culture, engagement, inclusion, people analytics, and driving business results through others. The difference is how these areas are played out, just like how the chords are played differently in different genres of music.

It's also important for HR professionals to find their bandmates, or the right people to work with. Just like how drummers are the hardest to find in a band, finding the right people to work with in HR can be a challenge. But once you find your band, you need to learn how to deal with stage fright and perform authentically. You can't fake it, or you'll eventually burn out.

Roed emphasizes the importance of being true to yourself and playing your own music. Just as how playing the wrong genre can lead to the Sunday scaries, playing the wrong HR genre can lead to a reputation issue. You need to find the genre that works for you and be true to yourself, even when it hurts.
Finally, Roed encourages HR professionals to close out on a badass power chord, leaving a lasting mark. If you want to make a difference in HR, you need to be your authentic self and evoke the right emotions. By finding your genre and playing your own music, you can make a lasting impact in the world of HR.
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In conclusion, HR professionals need to find their genre and play their own music. Just as how musicians evoke emotions through their music, HR professionals evoke emotions through their actions. By being authentic and true to themselves, they can make a lasting impact in the world of HR. So, find your genre, find your bandmates, and close out on a badass power chord. Rebel on, HR rebels!