Making Personnel Personal

Carrie Hruby has been a superintendent and assistant superintendent in Illinois for over 20 years. Author of Comfy Shoes and Keychains: Tips for Women in Leadership, Hruby has embarked on a journey to share lessons she has learned with current and aspiring leaders.

• ForewordPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: Be a BETTER BossBecome BETTERB–Build RelationshipsE–Explain ExpectationsT–Travel the Road TogetherT–Trust Your TeamE–Encourage and Expand the GoodR–Respect EmployeesChapter 2: Whisper CriticismChapter 3: Clarify ExpectationsPerformance EvaluationsSet GoalsChapter 4: Coach for ImprovementListenOffer Coaching FeedbackChapter 5: Discipline and RedirectEmployee DisciplineDiscipline vs EvaluationChapter 6: Ensure Due ProcessChapter 7: Provide a Fact-Finding InterviewPrepare for the MeetingFact-Finding HearingConclude the HearingGather Reports from WitnessesChapter 8: Issue Consequences or Recommend SeparationChapter 9: Provide AccommodationsChapter 10: Shout Praise and RecognizeEncourage and RecognizeEvaluate Excellent Employees FairlyChapter 11: Document, Document, DocumentChapter 12: Don’t Avoid Difficult ConversationsChapter 13: Lead as a Board Member BossChapter 14: A BETTER BossBibliographyAbout the Author

Dr. Carrie Hruby has crafted an invaluable guide for anyone aspiring to lead human resources in a school district. These roles are complex, demanding a leader with the emotional intelligence to foster a positive culture through every interaction. Dr. Hruby exemplifies the kind of leadership that inspires, making this book a must-read for new HR leaders seeking to make a meaningful impact.