Why should we care about EQ when building a company today? People with high EQ, work better with others, manage customers more effectively and cultivate an accepting company culture. “Emotion is more powerful than logic” – Albert Einstein Show highlights: EQ, What is it? How to you get it? […]
Why is it that we put more thought into lunch choices than we do our career or hiring decisions? Today we are going to discuss the top three bad habits that both candidates and companies do throughout the hiring process that kill their ability to make a smart decision. “To […]
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” ― Helen Keller Founders need to build the cultural foundation before building the product! Building the right team is more important than just any team. Show highlights: The importance of taking the time to select the right team […]
“There’s no magic formula for great company culture. The key is just to treat your staff how you would like to be treated.” – Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group Culture has a profound the impact on company performance, often there is a disconnect between what management thinks the culture is […]
It all comes down to your messaging in everything from your job descriptions to how you contact people. Today we are tackling this issue! “Words empty as the wind, are best left unsaid” -Homer The problems with messaging, specific to recruiting Hard part is getting a response How to not […]
“Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.” -Buddha Invest the time to really get to know the people you are going to hire. Especially in the beginning stages of your company. Be picky! Your companies success hinges on your ability to hire people who will help push the […]
Don’t underestimate the power of giving and receiving feedback in the interview process. Feedback helps your company improve your hiring process and it provides a positive “candidate experience” for the interviewee! “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” – Ken Blanchard (one minute manager books) Show highlights: The Whys’ of interview […]
Today we are talking about the chemistry of your team! Look, you can have the greatest product in the world but without a strong team chemistry, your company will ultimately fail. “Skills are Cheap. Chemistry is expensive” ― Mal Pancoast Show highlights: Why chemistry is so important How to Monitor […]
“The Game gives you a Purpose. The Real Game is, to Find a Purpose.” ― Vineet Raj Kapoor According to Wikipedia, Gamification is the application of game-design elements and game principles in non-game contexts. Gamification commonly employs gamedesign elements to improve user engagement, organizational productivity, employee recruitment and evaluation, and more. We are all used to […]
Student loan debt is certainly a major issue and yet it is not often addressed in the hiring process. Some would argue that the overwhelming pressure to start paying back the loan often results in a person making the wrong career decision out of necessity. Companies could do more to alleviate […]
