Cory Sanford

About

Cory Sanford has dedicated over 15 years to building inspiring workplace cultures that drive business results and achieve inspiring purposes. His leadership at Guidant Financial was pivotal in its transformation to a fully remote, global organization, earning the title of #1 Best Place to Work in Idaho in 2023 – the second company he has helped receive this honor. A graduate and now instructor of Cornell University’s Executive Master of Human Resource Management program, Cory has a lifelong passion for education. He holds PHR and SHRM-CP certifications, showcasing his profound Human Resources expertise. As the Chief Excitement Officer of tHRee60 Consulting LLC, his consulting and speaking firm, he aids organizations in the fulfilling journey of becoming companies where people can be their best, feel their best, and do their best. This message, along with his sense of humor and captivating storytelling, has taken him to global audiences. His motto, “I am infinitely optimistic about the potential of people” shows in his life’s work of fostering meaningful, people-centric work environments. Meeting Cory is to see how much he loves people. And sweaters.

Published Book

HR You Kidding Me?: Surprisingly Simple Steps to Unlock the Power of People

Surprisingly Simple Steps to Unlock the Power of People

Tired of outdated Human Resources and management practices that no longer deliver? Then it’s time for a revolution.

The world of HR and leading people is undergoing a seismic shift, and many organizations are still stuck in the past. From hiring to offboarding, the traditional methods just aren’t cutting it anymore. If you’re looking to transform your company’s culture and leadership, this book is your roadmap.

In HR You Kidding Me?, Cory Sanford guides you through the entire employee life cycle, offering refreshingly practical solutions to age-old challenges. This approach, which incorporates cutting-edge strategies and real-world examples, will revolutionize how you think about your team.

Inside, you’ll discover:

Leadership techniques that actually work
Tips on how to hire for culture, not just skills
Secrets to effective onboarding and offboarding
Strategies for transforming your company culture
Tools to sharpen your HR practices for the new workforce

This book is for you if you are

an HR professional who is ready to modernize your approach;
a manager or leader who wants to create a better workplace culture; or
an entrepreneur who understands that people are both the biggest challenge and the greatest opportunity for your company’s success.

Implement the strategies in this book, and you’ll create a more cohesive and productive work environment, and you’ll also build practices to unlock the potential of yourself, your business, and your team.

Don’t get left behind. Lead your organization into the future of culture-driven workplaces!