Blogs, Vlogs & Thoughts
Poetry at the he{art} of Business is Arend’s first book, capturing a carefully curated collection of poems around the concept of culture, leadership, and belonging.
In addition to having written spoken word poetry for over 20 years and shared HR and Leadership expertise for over 10 years, Arend is a contributing writer for TNLT Talent Management & HR, thought leader content contributor for Philadelphia SHRM, and has taken the stage at multiple events including Disrupt HR Philly. You can get a sample of his writing and presentations below.
NEW!!! By popular demand I’ve recorded several of the poems you can find in Poetry at the he{art} of Business. Check them out below.
How to Use Book & Notebook
Disrupt HR Philly - HR Jack of All Trades
Impact Makers Podcast Interview with Jennifer McClure
The HR Essay: How HR can get (and keep) a seat at the decision making table - TNLT
A Steady Pace Wins the Race
The Joys of Starting Something New
Butterflies & Barbed Wire (spoken word poetry from Poetry at the Heart of Business)
How to Make Better HR Decisions
Observing the Holidays, What Are You Noticing?
What If (spoken word poetry from Poetry at the Heart of Business)
Do You Even Hear Yourself? (Leadership & Self-Reflection)
Do I Have Something in My Teeth? Trust, Candor, and Simplicity in Culture
Sun, Moon & Sky (spoken word poetry from Poetry at the Heart of Business)
5 Ways to Develop an Innovative Attitude Towards Employee Relations
The Comparison Trap: Am I Really Doing Worse Than Others?
Comparison Trap (spoken word poetry from Poetry at the Heart of Business)
Create an Employee Experience Like Mr. Rogers
Blue Flame (spoken word poetry from Poetry at the Heart of Business)
How Hip Hop Has Made Me a Better Manager
Networking Without the Jitters
Email Overload? Don't Hit Sent Quite Yet
Score to My Story (spoken word poetry from Poetry at the Heart of Business)
Turns Out, You Can Fix Stupid
Pace of the Race
