If there’s someone who deserves some props, this week, it’s Mike VanderVort.
HR professional. Awesome blogger with a great story to tell. Charitable.
Mike is the kind of guy who works hard, doesn’t take himself too seriously, and prefers to champion other people over himself. He has no ego. When I first met Mike, I thought he was shy. I soon realized that he’s not all that shy — he is just very generous and is happy to let other people talk (like me).
Mike doesn’t need the spotlight. Doesn’t crave attention. Really doesn’t need anything from anyone. He is the kind of guy who has your back and doesn’t make a big deal out of it.
So let’s all tell Mike that we appreciate his contribution to the HR blogosphere because, darn it, we do.
Also — anyone else deserve a shout out, this week?
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I like Mike because he is an early riser and starts my day off right! Thank you Mike!
@Laurie – you make me blush! Thanks.
@Debbie good morning, you read this before I did!
Laurie- I love that you share these every Sunday. Thank you for recognizing Mike. I haven’t met him in person yet, but I know that all you say is true about him. He is always promoting others and always working to give back to not only his community but to global charities. I admire him for that, his HR insight, and of course, his writing. Amazing man who makes us all better people for knowing him. Can’t wait to meet him in 2010.
I can’t say *anything” better than Trish can, so I’m not going to try. Ditto to her sentiments; but I am going to add that Mike is originally from Michigan – so it’s no wonder he is so awesome.
I agree. I am not an official HR person, but Mike has always responded to my questions and dumb thoughts with professionalism and helpfulness. He is a good guy.
Mike is an awesome guy who has been an awesome host & contributor to the Carnival of HR!
Totally agree! It’s been great getting to know Mike! Woot!
Thank you for sharing this Laurie. Agree completely. Sending hearts + respect to Mr Mike. He is one of the most genuine + giving people I have met via social community avenues. He simply rocks!
-M
Laurie – glad to see you selected Mike…I like reading his comments because I think he’s smart and understands people…I also think he’s a great wit!
Go team Mike!
I read Mike (and you too) a lot and thoroughly enjoy reading his words (yours too).
Thank you Mike for your contributions. I probably should comment more with at least a thank you.
Cheers,
Charlane
Wow, thanks to everyone for the kind words. It is great to get appreciated like this! I owe Laurie a lot for helping me all the time with inspiration and provocative thinking. She also gave me a little too much credit for my altruism. I love helping people, and seeing everyone doing good work rise up, but I enjoy getting attention lavished on me as much as the next guy, and I am always on the lookout for opportunities to do cool projects or work with smart people, so never be afraid to ask.
Thanks again!
Me…I love myself!