Unbelievable HR Tips from the Evil HR Lady

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Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Suzanne Lucas, widely known as the Evil HR Lady, shares her unconventional journey from a corporate HR professional to a keynote speaker and improv instructor. With a unique blend of humor and expertise, Suzanne provides valuable insights into modern HR practices, the role of improv in leadership, and the power of embracing reality.

About Suzanne Lucas:
Suzanne Lucas, known as the Evil HR Lady, is an experienced HR professional who has transitioned into a keynote speaker and improv instructor. Based in Switzerland, she has a rich background in corporate HR, writing, and now focuses on incorporating improv comedy principles into HR and leadership training.
In this episode, Thomas and Suzanne discuss:

• The Journey to Becoming the Evil HR Lady:
  Suzanne shares her path from working in big pharma HR to starting her own blog under a pseudonym, leading to writing opportunities with CBS News and Inc.
• Incorporating Improv into HR and Leadership:
  She emphasizes the importance of accepting reality and building on it, rather than fighting against it.
• Balancing Professionalism with Humor:
  Suzanne talks about the importance of maintaining a professional demeanor while also using humor and creativity to engage and inspire audiences.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace Reality with "Yes, and"

This approach fosters adaptability and positive problem-solving in both personal and professional contexts.

• Acts of Service in Leadership

By offering clear options and support, rather than pushing decisions back onto others, leaders can create a more collaborative and efficient work environment.

• Humor and Professionalism

Using humor thoughtfully helps to connect with others and navigate challenging situations with grace.
"You have to accept reality and build on it. Fighting against it only leads to frustration." — Suzanne Lucas

CONNECT WITH SUZANNE LUCAS:

Website: https://www.hrlearns.com/ or https://www.evilhrlady.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannemlucas/

CONNECT WITH THOMAS:
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thelfrich | https://twitter.com/nevbeenpromoted Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hovienko | https://www.facebook.com/neverbeenpromoted
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverbeenpromoted
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/
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Chapters

1. Unbelievable HR Tips from the Evil HR Lady (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:06)

3. Discussion on Internet Presence and Privacy (00:01:20)

4. Casual Conversation and Social Media Dynamics (00:02:10)

5. HR Backstory and Personal Anecdotes (00:04:08)

6. Professional Journey and HR Blogging (00:06:00)

7. Transition to Keynote Speaking and Webinars (00:09:44)

8. Use of Improv in HR and Leadership (00:12:59)

9. Addressing Workplace Issues with Improv Techniques (00:15:20)

10. Evolving HR Practices and Remote Work Challenges (00:18:20)

11. AI and HR: Opportunities and Challenges (00:22:32)

12. Ensuring Effective Communication in HR (00:26:15)

13. Importance of Context in HR Decisions (00:28:56)

14. Wrap-up and Final Thoughts (00:30:17)