The longer I am in Human Resources (HR), the longer I realize, no organization is perfect. Different companies have different cultures, and there are always imperfections, issues, and opportunities for growth. What makes one organization more successful than the others if none of us are ideal?

During challenging times, focus your efforts on the things that are absolutely required for future success. Every working veteran who has survived tough times in their career has become stronger for the experience. Dealing with challenging conditions is a vital, if not career-essential practical lesson. Solid contingency plans followed with calm resolution, patient endurance, and unflappable confidence can and will succeed.

What is a team? The classic textbook definition is a group of people working to- gether to accomplish a common goal. That sounds simple enough, doesn’t it?