HR FROM THE HEART
By Libby Sartain with Martha I. Finney

If you’ve been waiting for the definitive book for HR professionals written by an HR practitioner who has been in your shoes for over 25 years, HR From the Heart is a must-read. Libby Sartain draws from her experiences at legendary companies like Southwest Airlines, Yahoo!, and others where the winning formula for human resources includes mastery of both the “human” HR competencies and business acumen. Integration of mind and heart - business know-how and from-the-heart passion - is the challenge to which all of us should aspire, she believes. And her book is filled with stories of her successful and sometimes unsuccessful attempts to build a rewarding HR career while, at the same time, growing a thriving company with fully engaged employees.

Don’t be mislead by the title. Ms. Sartain is all business in her approach. This book is full of practical advice, timely topics, and a fresh look at our exciting profession with a roadmap for the future. There are 44 easy-to-read chapters that give plenty of food for thought. You’ll learn to manage your own career, build a world-class organization, and tackle your very real, day-to-day challenges. And, in the end, you’ll find a renewed appreciation for your profession. HR From the Heart is published by AMACOM and is available on-line from the SHRM bookstore.

(Submitted by Nancy Streeter, April 2003)

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