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7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Executive Coach

By Whit Mitchell

I was recently called by a young, first-time CEO of a software company in Boston who was looking to hire an executive coach. She announced that she would interview others and me, and then make a decision. I told her that I had some questions to make sure it was the right “fit” before agreeing to work together. She had 30 minutes for the call.

She told me a bit about her personal and organizational challenges, followed by questions for me about my process, my fees, stories of my past successes, my work with new CEOs and new mothers, and length of time working together. These were all questions that would be important for me to share and her to learn. However, the call ended with, “And what questions should I have asked?” I had opened the conversation with a request to interview her so I could better analyze her situation and understand the key outcomes she would want to achieve during our work together. Unfortunately, there was no more time left for these questions.

5 Ways to Avoid Making a Bad Hire

By Justice Council,

It seems like a very simple and basic concept, that people are the lifeblood of any business. Businesses will succeed or fail based depending on the quality of its workforce. Yet, how many business owners view their workforce as the resource they actually are, and take the time to ensure they have the best of the best?

Ultimate success for a company comes from constructing a well-rounded and synergistic team. It starts with understanding the real cost of a bad hire. If you ask a business owner, what keeps you up at night? A likely answer may be the ability to hire and retain the right people. Well, at least it should be the answer. Read More

Hire the Right Candidate Every Time with These 3 Steps

Joe Smith seemingly has the whole package. He has a solid resume, great references, skills that showcase his expertise in his field and plenty of success stories to his credit. On paper, Joe seems like the ultimate “can’t miss” candidate. Joe looks the part and his appearance seems to match his resume.

During the interview, Joe is well-spoken, polite and asks great questions. Relaxed and comfortable throughout, he is both engaging and interesting. Not only does Joe seem like a great candidate, the company believes he is the best person for the job and hires him on the spot.

Then day one arrives. Joe looks good and says the right things but something isn’t quite right. He seems a little different than he did during the interview. He is not quite as sharp or prepared as the company expected he would be and seems easily confused and distracted. Read More

Using Pulse Feedback To Lead Your Team: 6 steps for you

By Dr. Ranjit Nair, HR.com, August 2016

Feel your pulse. You know those frequent, short bursts that beat consistently? That’s what you should try to emulate when you give employee feedback. Think about it: If your heart only beat occasionally, your body would shut down. Read More

5 Essential Measurements for Making the Right Hire

By Dr. Ranjit Nair, AllBusiness.com, July 2016

Effective talent management starts with hiring the right employees—those who can help a company build value and delight its customers. Read More

4 Ways Introverts Can be Authentic Leaders

By Andy Johnson, strategymagazine.com, April 2016

I devote a major portion of my work to serving introverted leaders. It’s not uncommon for people to tell me that the phrase “introverted leaders” is an oxymoron. Read More

Revolving Doors and Sleepless Nights

This week on The Complete Leader podcast, we talk with Mindy Bortness, who is a business advisor and the CEO of Communication Works, Inc. Mindy has been described as “eHarmony for jobs,” and today she shares her insights with us on the three ways that companies can get better at hiring. (Plus we meet her new rescue pup!) Learn more about Mindy Bortness at communicationworksinc.com. Follow her @MindyBortness.

Kellen Moore – future Salesperson of the Year

For those who don’t know, Kellen Moore is a 4th year Jr QB for Boise State. He is 6’0″ 180-ish. Out of his uniform, he looks a little bit like Napoleon Dynamite. In his uniform, he looks like he borrowed it to go trick or treating. Last night under the enormous pressure of expectations, he was a little off – no interceptions but some poor throws and a fumble. Until the final drive – where he threw completion to a 3rd string TE and a 3rd string WR.Read More

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