For many years, there has been the assumption that anything related to people inside of an organization is only the responsibility of HR. HR does the recruiting, hiring, firing, benefits, compensation, policies, and all the people-related tasks. I'm not saying that as a leader you need to do all of these things. But as a leader, you are ultimately responsible for your people. And that is very much an HR responsibility. Sometimes we forget the power and responsibility a leader truly has. You have the power to make or break someone's day. As a leader, you need to know your employees as human beings, not just as workers. You need to know what your people care about and what they value. You need to know their strengths and weaknesses and how you can help them shine. You need to unlock their potential and make sure they succeed. People don't leave companies, they leave leaders. So as a leader, you are arguably the most important part of the HR department. --------------------- This episode is sponsored by SAP Concur. Integrate travel, expense, and invoice processes into one seamless, connected platform, for complete visibility into employee spend. Learn more at www.concur.com. --------------------- The #1 challenge for organizations right now is how to attract and retain talent. Organizations are stuck in old ways of thinking about work and they are struggling! In my new PDF, I outline 7 ways the workforce is changing and what you and your organization need to do to adapt. The Great Resignation is The Great Opportunity if you are willing to take action! Click here to download the PDF. --------------------- Get the latest insights on the Future of Work, Leadership and employee experience through my daily newsletter at futureofworknewsletter.com  Let's connect on social! Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmorgan8 Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacobmorgan8 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jacobm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuturistJacob