Renee Conklin

You didn't apply for that role because of the 100+ applicants on LinkedIn. Or so you told yourself. But it wasn't the numbers that stopped you. It was the voice in your own head. Here's the math on why those numbers are lying to you—and why you should apply anyway.

This year I learned that RC HR Consulting is successful in the ways that actually matter: my clients trust me, I'm recognized as an expert, and I get to be present with my daughter. And that sometimes the best business decisions come from "messy action." Here's my 2025 reflection on what success actually looks like for me.

Forget partridges and pear trees. I'm gifting you 12 days of actual sanity before 2026 kicks in. If you're drowning in year-end HR chaos right now, this one's for you.