Changing realities in the modern workplace have emphasized the need for HR to step up to lead-or become obsolete. But while many HR pros have coveted a seat at the proverbial strategic table for years, few currently consider themselves a significant contributor to the organizational development strategy. In HR Leadershift, Sara Christiansen identifies five distinctions that set Strategic HR Leaders apart from their traditional counterparts: Impact, Influence, Inspiration, Innovation, and Integration. With both strategic thinking and tactical advice, Christiansen offers HR readers a guide for overcoming fears, hurdling obstacles, and pulling up a chair so they can make a difference-differently.