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Fire Your Hiring Habits

By: John W. Mitchell
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  • Join Dr. John Mitchell, the president of IPC and a leading expert in organizational transformation, as he explores the journeys of extraordinary global leaders. In Fire Your Hiring Habits, you'll learn how these thought leaders have tackled the ongoing skills gap, solved workforce challenges, and driven progress in their organizations. From in-depth conversations to personal stories, you'll gain valuable insights and practical tips to help you close the skills gap and reimagine your workplace. Whether you're looking to improve employee engagement, close the diversity gap, or drive innovation, this podcast offers actionable strategies to help you succeed: Fire Your Hiring Habits with John Mitchell is a production of Forbes Books.
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Episodes
  • The People Pathway: Todd Davis on Cultivating Relationships and Managing Talent (Part Two)

    The People Pathway: Todd Davis on Cultivating Relationships and Managing Talent (Part Two)
    Apr 18 2024
    In Part 2, Todd Davis digs deeper into the vital role that organizational culture plays in driving success. Drawing from his decades of experience, he shares his expert opinion on why cultivating a strong, positive culture is so critical. Davis emphasizes how an empowering environment that aligns employees towards a greater purpose can be a powerful competitive advantage. He provides real-world examples and advice for shaping workplace cultures that inspire peak performance, innovation, and genuine engagement. The conversation also pivots to exploring the importance of modesty in leadership. Davis explains why demonstrating humility, vulnerability, and an eagerness to learn from others are invaluable qualities for inspiring trust, loyalty, and cohesion among teams. He offers a refreshing counterpoint to traditional conceptions of what leadership should look like. Through thought-provoking insights, Davis challenges listeners to reevaluate what truly defines effective organizational and personal leadership in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. This is a can't-miss segment for anyone striving to create thriving cultures and become more impactful leaders.
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    28 mins
  • The People Pathway: Todd Davis on Cultivating Relationships and Managing Talent (Part One)

    The People Pathway: Todd Davis on Cultivating Relationships and Managing Talent (Part One)
    Apr 11 2024
    In this insightful episode, John is joined by Todd Davis, a senior consultant, thought leader, and author whose pioneering work has transformed how organizations develop talent and build effective teams globally. With over 30 years of experience in HR and talent development, including 18 years as Chief People Officer at FranklinCovey, Davis brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. He is the author of best-selling books like "Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work" and "Everyone Deserves a Great Manager." During the episode, he shares his invaluable insights and practical strategies for cultivating a high-performing workforce and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within organizations. Through thought-provoking discussions and real-world examples, Davis delves into the importance of effective talent management, relationship-building skills, and the pivotal role that great managers play in driving employee engagement and success. Whether you're an HR professional, a business leader, or simply someone passionate about personal and professional growth, this episode promises to be a must-listen, packed with actionable advice and inspiring ideas that will help you fire your hiring habits and unlock the full potential of your organization's most valuable asset—its people.
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    23 mins
  • Getting Real About Culture: The HR Lady's No-Nonsense Approach (Part Two)

    Getting Real About Culture: The HR Lady's No-Nonsense Approach (Part Two)
    Mar 28 2024
    In part two, John and Wendy's conversation shifts to changing hiring practices to build a talented and engaged workforce. Wendy shares her perspective on why it's crucial for organizations to regularly reevaluate their hiring approaches in today's rapidly evolving marketplace. She dives into the pitfalls of relying too heavily on traditional hiring metrics and credential filters that can overlook outstanding candidates. Wendy also provides best practices for effectively interviewing prospective hires, including insightful questioning techniques to truly gauge skills, culture fit, and growth potential beyond just a resume. Dr. Mitchell and Wendy engage in a lively discussion around innovative hiring strategies to close skills gaps and increase workplace diversity. Listeners will walk away with a fresh mindset for rethinking their approach to recruitment and selection.

    About Wendy Sellers: Wendy's expertise stems from personal experience, as she entered the field of HR without a clear plan and faced numerous challenges along the way. This has made her authentic, transparent, results-oriented, and committed to providing practical solutions without hidden agendas. She is The HR Lady®: Realistic, Honest, and Reliable.With over 25 years of experience, Wendy has worked in many HR areas, such as operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, remote and in-person workplaces, coaching, training, HR education, and leadership development. She has served businesses of all sizes, ranging from local startups to global enterprises, across diverse industries, including healthcare, dental, professional services, technology, manufacturing, construction, engineering, higher education, federal contractors, public safety, non-profit, and government agencies.Wendy's straightforward style means she doesn't sugar-coat things. She believes that people are a company's greatest asset and should be treated as such. That means training and empowering managers, supervisors, and employees to be successful in their roles is not an option; it is mandatory. Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, trains administrators on HR compliance and managers on the rest: the people part, from hiring to termination.
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    27 mins
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