About the Author

Don Phin is a catalyst for the Great HR program. He is an attorney, author, speaker, coach, and investigator.

Don is passionate about the success of people, culture, and process and he believes the human resources group is the catalyst, the prime agent for an organization to change and succeed. As an employment attorney, he helps companies avoid compliance problems and other issues that get in the way of doing great work. As a coach, he helps HR executives become better leaders, make better decisions, and produce better results. As an investigator, he helps companies get to the truth of their circumstances by conducting independent and thorough investigations. As an author, he has self-published several books suited for leaders and companies seeking to create and foster strong workplaces with strong workforces.

Don has also been a top-rated speaker for Vistage International since 1997, where he speaks to CEOs and executives about the opportunity represented in great HR practices. His most popular presentations are The Inspired Workforce, Getting Paid to Grow the Bottom Line, and Victims, Villains and Heroes: Managing Emotions at Work. He also speak on compliance subjects at HR meetings and industry events.