Are all HR people annoying like Toby from ‘The Office’?.What surprising lesson did serving under a weak boss teach Jamie?.How did Jamie find faith in God after he lost it as a marine?.What advice from his mom does he wish more folks would adhere to?.Is HR work a form of ministry?.In what ways is Cowley County arguably THE best place to live?.All of this and more is explored as the HR Director of Winfield, KS Jamie Chism got cozy in @thelisteningechair podcast. Pop in those earbuds and find courage, comfort and clarity on your life purpose today as well!.[KEEP READING FOR MORE ON JAMIE].Jamie Chism serves as Director of Human Resources for The City of Winfield, and is a member of IPMA-HR and SHRM boards. He received his Bachelor of Science from Southwestern College in Pastoral Studies and Business Management before getting his Master of Science in Human Resources and Organization Development from Friends University. He has been an adjunct professor teaching business and psychology courses at both Friends University and Southwestern College.  A strong advocate for promoting the strategic value of people in the achievement of organizational goals, and a strong supporter of maximizing everyone’s potential through the use of performance management techniques and tools.