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Achieving Hiring Success Through Clarity: The Start/Stop/Keep Method

Most hiring managers don’t have a hiring problem. They have a clarity problem. Saying “I need someone proactive” is not the same as...

We were scaling quickly—and the demand for talent outpaced our pipeline. We had ambitious goals, but not enough of the right people in the right seats. We had to rethink how we developed leaders from within and how we attracted strong candidates in a competitive market.

Preparing for the 2025 Skills Gap: Long-Term Talent Strategies for Leadership

Here’s what worked then—and what still works now: ⭐ Build early relationships: Partner with schools, training programs, and communities to create talent pipelines before you need them. ⭐ Leverage global talent: Tap into passive candidates and talent beyond borders. The right fit may not be next door. ⭐ Invest in upskilling: The skills you need might already be on your team—just waiting for the opportunity.

AI can write code, analyze data, and even draft strategies. But it can’t build trust, navigate tension, or coach someone through change. The good news? These are trainable skills. 💡 Get feedback—honest, direct, no BS, aimed at your development 💡 Practice curiosity before judgment. 💡 Work with a coach. Join a peer circle. 💡 Step into situations that stretch your emotional & intellectual agility. 💡 Act—Action builds confidence. In this moment of disruption, human skills aren’t optional—they’re your edge.

Redefining Essential Human Skills in the Age of AI

AI can write code, analyze data, and even draft strategies. But it can’t build trust, navigate tension, or coach someone through change. The good news? These are trainable skills. 💡 Get feedback—honest, direct, no BS, aimed at your development 💡 Practice curiosity before judgment. 💡 Work with a coach. Join a peer circle. 💡 Step into situations that stretch your emotional & intellectual agility. 💡 Act—Action builds confidence. In this moment of disruption, human skills

You can attract top talent, reduce turnover, and build high-performing teams. Here’s how:

Hiring isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about connecting with candidates on a deeper level.

Hiring is more than filling vacancies—it’s about inspiring action and creating meaningful connections. By applying psychology strategically throughout your recruitment process, you can attract the right talent and build teams that drive long-term success.

CEOs should acknowledge that high turnover isn't just an HR issue; it affects organizational health and productivity. Replacing talent can cost between 40% to 200% of a role’s salary, and disengaged teams can reduce profitability by 21%. "Quiet quitting" erodes culture, harming morale and collaboration. Gallup suggests hiring for cultural alignment first and skills second to foster harmony and positive contributions. Use a 3-question litmus test to identify potential misfits: ask about failure perceptions, handling disagreements, and cultural footprint. Engaged teams experience 81% less absenteeism and an 18% productivity boost, while stable environments reduce turnover by 43%. Consider which hiring question feels riskiest and how these insights can enhance your hiring strategy for a more engaged workforce.

1 in 2 U.S. Employees Are Open to Leaving — Here’s How to Stop the Bleeding

CEOs should acknowledge that high turnover isn't just an HR issue; it affects organizational health and productivity. Replacing talent can cost between 40% to 200% of a role’s salary, and disengaged teams can reduce profitability by 21%. "Quiet quitting" erodes culture, harming morale and collaboration. Gallup suggests hiring for cultural alignment first and skills second to foster harmony and positive contributions.

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