It is very possible to share the same core values, yet differ in our religious or political views. This, we must understand when hiring new people. Now you might be thinking something like “we have a really harmonious team and we don’t want someone who will be bringing their strong […]
It’s no secret that I feel that employer branding is bullshit. Mostly because it is focused on perks and selling a “utopian” environment that is not what the company really is at all. Messaging is focused on being the greatest place to work. But we all know that if you […]
As Leaders, we spend a lot of time wondering if we have the right person in the right seat. But how often do we question if we are the right person in the seat? Entrepreneurs have a special challenge, in that, some of us don’t choose to be entrepreneurs, it […]
We can all agree that the only way to 10 or 100x your company is to hire the strongest people. So, what are the strongest people? The strongest person for your company is a person who aligns with your values first. They understand the mission and they have a strong desire […]
If hiring right is so critical to the organization, why is interviewing the one action that is entirely left up to chance? It has been my experience that virtually zero small companies invest in training their people how to interview. This was the experience of an extremely successful executive, Jeff. […]
Thinking about the people you hire as objects or obstacles to achieve your company goals is poison. Often we venture into the hiring process with the mindset of “how can YOU help ME”. This is wrong in so many ways. Especially if your goal is to fuel the growth of […]
Do you really need a person full time or will a freelancer suffice? Often the need to get work done clouds our vision who we really need. Ask yourself, “what does the business need?” and what is the timing in which the work needs to be done. When you need […]
How many resumes do you need to see to fill a role? Let’s take it a step further. How many people do you need to interview to fill a role? If you guessed One, you are correct! So, what is wrong with Gloria wanting to wait to interview other people before making […]
Why do I need to waste my time writing a job description? You might ask. The answer is: To save Time … & be able to Sleep The Job Description is there to evaluate how successful the person you hired is in the role they were hired for. Consider it […]
No one is interested in working for your ego. Just ask our friend …. Dick (name changed to protect the innocent). Dick is a VP of a small, well funded start-up and very proud of what they are building. So proud that he has established a very high bar for […]
Think what you may about the military but the truth is they hire better than you! They developed and refined a process that, over time, has ultimately uncovered those individuals who exemplify the core values that are critical to the success of the organization and the mission. A strong commitment […]
The remote interview is still a HUGE challenge for a lot of companies. Especially for those of you who are lacking a formalized process. Simply evaluating skills and heavily relying on “vibe” to influence decisions is producing even worse results in this work from home environment. Too much is able […]
High performance teams don’t just happen by chance. They are artfully built with an impenetrable culture at its heart. The people who join are in alignment with the values and purpose of the organization. The result is unrivaled performance above and beyond your expectations. Our guest today: Greg Besner, Founder […]
