CULTURE OF RECRUITMENT
TAKE A BREAK
As leaders, we are constantly faced with decisions and opportunities that can either make or break our company. One of the biggest decisions that we make every single day involves the way we recruit. Some might argue that you only make this decision when you hire people, but the truth is, every day someone is employed with you is a day you are making this decision. You need to constantly be looking at your team to see where you need to grow and change compared to where you are at today. Your team becomes the catalyst for change and success. Your team is what allows you to leverage your time and have a greater impact on the world. A truly great leader’s main role is to constantly recruit and maintain the best team possible. Our recommendation is to constantly be on the lookout for “A” players — people who go out of their way to make your experience better and get things done. This is the concept of “building your bench,” and it requires you to evaluate the people you work with now and the people you want to hire in the future. It is amazing that we engage with people every day who could be the change we need in our organization to take it to the next level. This is one of the blind spots that small organizations fail to acknowledge. If you don’t have a plan in place for recruiting, it will usually be put on the back burner until there is an urgent need. Once you have an urgent need, it becomes very difficult to look for the perfect fit rather than the fit that is available right now . It’s just like going shopping when you’re hungry; you always end up with a bunch of crap you shouldn’t have bought. I would challenge you to get comfortable asking individuals who impress you if they would be open to change in the future. Start building a relationship with them now — connect on Facebook or LinkedIn and get to know each other. Just because you found someone who might be a great fit doesn’t mean you need to hire them today. What it does mean is that you must build the relationship now.
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–Justin Stephens
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