Horizon Point Consulting

Author: Emily Collins

  • Who Will You Be in 2023?

    Who Will You Be in 2023?

    The idea that “The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be” has been coming up as a theme in my life these past few months. First in the form of a children’s book by Joanna Gaines, given to my son Wyatt by his Honey. Then, when Mary Ila hired me, and gifted me with a wall hanging that says the phrase. I think the Universe, God, Spirit, may have been conspiring to write that on my heart. Well, jokes on me! It has worked. I often think of the ways my past can serve me in my future. How can I develop professionally?

    As a 38 soon to be 39 year old… Just starting out working in my field after taking the road less traveled for many years, I have plenty of dreams/goals for myself. One of those goals was set in my first one-on-one with Mary Ila, where we discussed the Leaders As Career Agents Worksheet.  It is to get my SHRM-CP this year. The credential is for people who perform general HR and related duties; or for those pursuing a career in Human Resource Management. There I said it, I put it on paper, so I have to pass, right? Can you sense the apprehension? There have been quite a few years between my departure from Auburn and beginning work in HR. One thing I’ve learned through life experience is that it is never too late to begin again, to be like a phoenix and rise from the ashes. 

    One of the things that I love the most about working for Horizon Point and with the Team of ladies that I work with is that they practice what they preach. Does the World value values anymore? Well, Horizon Point does in 2023. “We believe continual learning is a key driver in creating passion and productivity in life and in work. To that end, we invest in the personal development of our people because we know that people are a company and community’s greatest asset (People First). We work with clients who believe in continuous learning and take steps towards continual self-improvement in order to maximize their passion and productivity.” Mary Ila invests in us and works hard to ensure that we are equipped with what need to be successful in our field. 

    How will I embrace who the world needs me to be this year, you ask? I will be working towards goals in my career, but also putting those goals into action in all areas of my life. I want to be a lifelong learner with no fear of failure or beginning again. How do I do that? Through action and my first step was signing up for UNA’s SHRM CP Prep Courses. To find out more about the courses and to join me this semester, click here: https://www.campusce.net/una/course/course.aspx?C=5&pc=5&mc=13&sc=0

     

  • The Point’s Top 10 Posts of 2022

    The Point’s Top 10 Posts of 2022

    2022 has been a year of growth for us here at Horizon Point. We have had a great time keeping you informed on a wide variety of topics throughout the year. Every post we’ve written and shared, no matter the subject, we’ve strived to inform you on subjects that will help you professionally. Our team is happy to help keep you up to date with the latest information to better your career, your work environment, or your organization! 

    Here is a look back at The Point’s Top 10 Posts of 2022:

    1. 6 Steps for Choosing Leadership Training Content and 7 Recommended Frameworks

     

    1. 3 Steps to Actually DO Succession Planning

     

    1. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work…Unless the Team is Dysfunctional

     

    1. Bring Me a Rock

     

    1. Employment Law Update

     

    1. Crafting a Thoughtful Performance Management System

     

    1. How do you Navigate the Advancement Process?

     

    1. Book Review of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

     

    1. Why Encounter Groups Work

     

    1. 3 Ways to Meet Survival Needs in the Workplace

     

    Thank you for a great year. Please visit us in 2023. We promise to keep you informed and entertained in the new year!

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  • Top 10 Servant Leadership Quotes

    Top 10 Servant Leadership Quotes

    Servant Leadership is a term that gets thrown around haphazardly in the business world, but what exactly does it mean? It appears that there is a unique art to this style of leadership, and it all begins with an unselfish mindset. True Servant Leadership is about other people. Here are 10 thought-provoking Servant Leadership quotes.

    1. “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” –Simon Sinek
    1. “You can’t lead the people if you don’t love the people. You can’t save the people, if you don’t serve the people.” – Dr. Cornel West
    1. ”The best way to find yourself is in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
    1. “People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.”- John C. Maxwell
    1. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
    1. “Relationships are never about power, and one way to avoid the will to power is to choose to limit oneself—to serve.” – Wm. Paul Young
    1. “I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.” – Brene Brown
    1. “If you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.” – Lao Tzu
    1. “Success is…knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others.” – John C. Maxwell
    1. “Every time we interact with another person at work, we have a choice to make: do we try to claim as much value as we can, or contribute value without worrying about what we receive in return?” – Adam Grant

    Someone seeking to be known as a Servant Leader because it’s a nice buzz phrase has a bit more work to do. Ultimately, someone seeking to become a genuine Servant Leader must work on shifting their mindset from self to others in all things. Earlier this year, Taylor worked with a great Servant Leader in our local community and shared some thoughts on The Point Blog.

    One important note here is that self-care is distinct from selfish behavior. Giving attention to personal wellness and wellbeing is critical to be able to give attention to others. Taking on the title or image of a Servant Leader to the extreme of ignoring self-care will only end up hurting those you hope to serve.

    How can you apply these Servant Leadership quotes and ideas to your life?

  • Special Post: Welcome to the Team, Emily!

    Special Post: Welcome to the Team, Emily!

    This week’s post is a special one. Horizon Point is growing again! We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Emily Addison to our team, and Emily is excited to introduce herself to our community of partners, friends, and supporters. Without further ado, let’s meet Emily! 

    Hi, I’m Emily Addison, and I will be the new Operations Specialist for the Horizon Point Consulting team! I live in Florence, Alabama with my son, Wyatt. I have a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Human Resource Management from Auburn University. War Eagle!

    I am truly grateful to be working with such a passionate group of strong women. I have known Mary Ila since we were young, and have often joked that I would have worked for her in kindergarten. Horizon Point’s “people first mindset “ is what sets them apart from the rest, and I am honored to serve in my new role.

    I am excited to use my degree at Horizon Point and to learn and grow with the company. One of the greatest gifts in my new position is the flexibility to work from home or any other place with a wifi connection. Being a mom is one of my top priorities, and I am fortunate to be able to integrate my work and family life.

    I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me on this new adventure with Horizon Point and I look forward to meeting some of you in the future! 

     

    Learn more about Emily and Who We Are.