Brent Morrell

HR is a business function.

I write about running it like one, for the leaders in the middle who make it work.

I'm Brent Morrell, a VP of HR with more than 15 years in talent and HR leadership. Train of Thought is where I share what works when you hire with urgency and expect leaders to lead.

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Brent Morrell
Resources

Free tools for people leaders and job seekers.

01

People Leader Toolkit

Most managers get handed a team and no manual. These are the manuals.

  • The New Manager Playbook: Your First 90 Days PDF
  • The Hiring Manager Playbook PDF
  • The Onboarding Playbook PDF
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02

Job Seeker Toolkit

Straight answers on job offers and how hiring decisions get made.

  • OfferRundown app New
  • Interview Preparation Guide PDF
  • 70 Interview Questions to Ask an Employer PDF
  • Resume Template Word
Open the Job Seeker Toolkit
New app

OfferRundown

Compare two job offers before you say yes.

Enter both offers and see which one is worth more per year after benefits and commute costs. It works for salaried and hourly roles, and nothing you enter leaves your phone.

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OfferRundown Compare screen showing Offer B is worth $8,080 more a year
Train of Thought

In My Opinion

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A navy blazer with a teal tie and an HR name tag hangs on a hanger from a closet rod
HR Strategy · 3 min read

HR Can't Be Toby

Toby was a fun costume for one day at the office. He's a bad model for how to run HR.

Repeat After Me

Mindsets and sayings I stand by and share often.

HR is not the No Police.

Pick up the darn phone.

The answer is always no unless you ask.

We win as a team, we lose as a team.

Let's Talk

So what do you want to talk about?

Speaking Events

As long as I've had my coffee, I'm up for a good presentation or discussion on HR, talent, candidate experience, or leadership.

Brainstorming Sessions

I'm a creative thinker who's not afraid to challenge the status quo. Bring a project or an article idea, and I'll bring a few off-the-wall ideas of my own.

Coaching Advice

Whether you want to build a high-performing team or need help with your resume, I can help. Expect some humor along the way.

Collaboration Opportunities

I'm always looking for new projects to take on with other people. Tell me what you're working on.

Let's Talk P.S. I'm partial to iced coffee.

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