What Big Investment Firms Can Teach You About Staffing
What kind of people are you likely to find working at a big investment firm? People with degrees in economics, finance and business administration, right? ... Read More
Attracting Talent: It’s Time to Get Dramatic
Everywhere I go I hear CEOs and business owners tell me the same thing. They can’t get the talent. They have open positions they can’t fill. It’s hurting production and it’s hurting service. And it’s not getting any better. ... Read More
What People Who Take Responsibility Do
We had helicoptered in to the meadows at the base of Mt. Robson – “the Monarch of the Rockies.” Four of us – me, my climbing partner, and our two guides – had five days to climb a mountain that was as notorious for its bad weather as it was for ... Read More
How Not to Have an Underperforming Board
When building a winning team you should be concerned about more than just having the right managers and right employees. You should be concerned about having the right board. ... Read More
One Trait You Want in Every Employee
Stuff happens. Things don’t always go according to plan. Situations change. That’s why there’s one trait I look for in every employee. Initiative. ... Read More
How to Make Prospective Employees Want You
All signs point to the “war for talent” dragging on. Low unemployment. Fewer people seeking permanent work. More employees jumping at the prospect of greener pastures. It’s a frustrating and discouraging time for many business leaders. ... Read More
Want to Hire High Achievers? Look for These 3 Traits
I’ve written extensively about the importance of hiring for traits, not just skills and experience. While a base level of skills and experience might be needed to get you in the game, it’s your traits that help you win the game. ... Read More
The Latest: 6 Traits Linked to Workplace Success
Those of you who regularly read my blog know that when it comes to hiring the right people I place a lot of emphasis not just on skills and experience but on traits. For each job there are a range of traits that are critical to success. Yet are there comm ... Read More
Hiring a Former Athlete? Here’s What to Look For
There’s a lot to be said for hiring former athletes. Aside from the technical skills and experience you want in a job candidate, former athletes often possess traits that are associated with success in a business environment. Still, not every former ath ... Read More
Hiring in a Tight Labor Market? Here’s How to Increase Your “Win Rate”
Everywhere I travel I hear the same thing: it’s a struggle to find and secure top talent. As I’ve written many times, you no longer have the luxury of simply recruiting talent, you have to compete for talent. ... Read More
