Paul A. LaLonde, SHRM-CP, is a deliberate HR professional who believes philosophy is a difference making pursuit in life and business. Learning, teaching, and being of service to others are his purpose. Currently, Paul serves as the V.P. of People & Culture for CEDA of Cook County, Inc. in Chicago, serves as an adjunct professor at Joliet Junior College, and manages his consulting and coaching business, HR Logic. Paul is a published author, named to Social Micole’s Most Inclusive HR Influencer List™, a recipient of the HR Unite! Community Award, and recipient of a Human Resources Today MVP Award for his blog HR Philosopher. He is a proud husband, father, disobedient cat owner, Star Wars nerd, and metalhead. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter at @HRPaul49.