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The biggest hiring mistake leaders make? Focusing on resumes instead of resilience, skills instead of stories, and experience instead of empathy. Here’s the formula I’ve seen work for teams that scale: 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 + 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 + 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 = 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

The biggest hiring mistake leaders make? Focusing on resumes instead of resilience, skills instead of stories, and experience instead of empathy. Here’s the formula I’ve seen work for teams that scale: 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 + 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 + 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 = 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

Transformative Hiring: Beyond Resumes to Building Resilient Teams

3️⃣ 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ↳ Speed kills bad hires. Move fast, but leave room for intuition. ↳ Assign a “culture buddy” to new hires (retention starts Day 1). ↳ Measure success by growth, not just retention.

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Lead with Courage: Cultivating Resilience, Feedback & Growth

Lead with Courage: Cultivating Resilience, Feedback & Growth

Lead with Courage: Cultivating Resilience, Feedback & Growth

Embracing Gratitude: A Powerful Tool for Stress Management and Wellbeing

Embracing Gratitude: A Powerful Tool for Stress Management and Wellbeing

Embracing Gratitude: A Powerful Tool for Stress Management and Wellbeing

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.

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

Start now. Start small. Start scared. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙙𝙤

Start now. Start small. Start scared. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙙𝙤

Action Precedes Confidence: Start Before You're Ready

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.

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

Values First: Designing Cultures Where Purpose and People Thrive

Values First: Designing Cultures Where Purpose and People Thrive

Values First: Designing Cultures Where Purpose and People Thrive

Stronger Together: Building Teams That Communicate, Collaborate & Execute

Stronger Together: Building Teams That Communicate, Collaborate & Execute

Stronger Together: Building Teams That Communicate, Collaborate & Execute

Calm in the Chaos: 15+ Strategies to Respond to Tough News as a Leader

Calm in the Chaos: 15+ Strategies to Respond to Tough News as a Leader

Calm in the Chaos: 15+ Strategies to Respond to Tough News as a Leader

Curb the Turnover: How Clear & Consistent Expectations Build Trust and Resilience

Curb the Turnover: How Clear & Consistent Expectations Build Trust and Resilience

Curb the Turnover: How Clear & Consistent Expectations Build Trust and Resilience

It's Not You, It's Your Work Culture. Here's How to Fix It.

It's Not You, It's Your Work Culture. Here's How to Fix It.

It's Not You, It's Your Work Culture. Here's How to Fix It.

Is This Meeting Necessary? A Flowchart to Help You Decide and Slash Wasted Time

Is This Meeting Necessary? A Flowchart to Help You Decide and Slash Wasted Time

Is This Meeting Necessary? A Flowchart to Help You Decide and Slash Wasted Time

"Fully Present, Fully Satisfied": Ditch Multitasking & Embrace a Calmer, More Fulfilling Life

"Fully Present, Fully Satisfied": Ditch Multitasking & Embrace a Calmer, More Fulfilling Life

"Fully Present, Fully Satisfied": Ditch Multitasking & Embrace a Calmer, More Fulfilling Life

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