World at Work
World at Work is a podcast that caters to professionals on both sides of the table, the job seeker and the employer hoping to find the best candidate for a role. Tim Dyck is sharing insights he’s picked up during over a decade of work in the hiring industry. Now, through his firm Best Culture Solutions, he coaches executives through leading teams and recruiting, while teaching job seekers how to interview well and land roles that they love. Creating a winning work culture is at the heart of everything Tim and his team are doing. You’ll learn how to do the same in your organization.
Episodes
"If you hire the right people, they are going to want to be part of your brand. But make no mistake, having your critical actions in place when they get onboarded is vital."
Clarity and consistency in your company’s values can transform your organization. When we started implementing critical actions at Best Culture Solutions, we faced some resistance. However, after rolling out our critical actions our team ad...
"Suspend an expectation that there's going to be a transaction. You don't know where it's going to go."
Networking does not have to feel icky. Unfortunately many people see networking the way Kathi Brewer-Gouthro once did. When she first had to dive into networking, she felt stuck in a “rigorously unproductive” mindset. Networking always seemed to focus on schmoozing, which felt unnecessary and uncomfortable.
When Kathi was faced ...
"You cannot allow the important decision that you're about to make get hijacked by somebody else's agenda."
Notable Moments
01:02 Being strategic when choosing references for job applications.
05:29 Use references to verify professional history objectively.
06:40 Subjective questions risk skewed, unobjective performance evaluations.
11:22 Proper int...
"The same time that you're the captain of the ship, you also have to be a good Lieutenant. And that is listening to the command of others that may or may not be on the ship."
Leadership journeys are a mix of leading and following. It is incredibly important to be adaptable. Donald Forgione pushed pause on his podcast, Tailgate Talks, to join for a conversation about the true essence of leadership. Early in...
“Psychological safety is paramount to creating a high performing team and getting the most out of your experiences with that team."
Notable Moments
01:02 Surveys can reveal blind spots, improve processes, bolster safety.
04:04 Psychological safety builds high-performing, trusting teams.
09:47 Leader's mindset key; feedback aggre...
"When you set up a performance management system and set up those goals, do it collaboratively. Otherwise, it's going to be very hard to get buy-in from the employees and team members involved if they weren't part of it to begin with."
Organizations that are defining their culture need to be careful with the ways they operationalize it. One of the slippery slopes leaders run into is integrating culture wit...
"Onboarding is your biggest best opportunity to make a first impression and set people on the right path as far as what your shared beliefs, values, and behaviors are.
Notable Moments
01:03 Leader discovers differing views on company culture.
04:54 Onboarding is crucial for setting shared values.
08:41 Clarify values for effective leadership and hiring.
12:02 Align...
"It's a big mistake for any employer to think that they could cut corners by hiring someone with experience."
Building the perfect team takes time. You can save some time though by making sure to avoid a common hiring pitfall. When I first started coaching hiring managers through Best Culture Solutions, the goal was to transform traditional hiring practices and cultivate winning cultures. But there were times it felt like we'd nev...
"Remember, in that interview process you may want the job, but they want to hire you."
Notable Moments
01:32 Creating clarity in the interview process
03:31 Identify who is going to be in the room
04:13 Know their objectives
05:27 Understand you...
"Go out and do the work on your own to figure your stuff out. Don't expect somebody else to figure your stuff out for you."
If you're feeling stuck in your job search, don't give up. Get clarity. Navigating your career path can sometimes feel like an endless maze with no exit in sight. It's that overwhelming moment when you think, "I need a change, but where do I even start?"
"Hiring people right is probably the most important thing that you do. The next most important thing that you do is training people right."
Key Moments
00:57 Hiring and training are crucial for success.
05:28 Effective organizations have purpose beyond rules.
07:56 Employees need context and understanding for engagement.
11:20 Sell peace of mind beyond the product.
17:36 Online learning needs heart and per...
"While I know that the experience will be different, I also know a little bit about what I can expect from the company and what their values are and what they're striving towards, and those are things that I am interested in."
Key Moments
01:17 Changes between organizations are not uncommon.
05:50 Familiarity with industry, connections, and leadership changes can help transition.
09:27 Be cautious about id...
"Highlight transferable skills on your resume instead of just focusing on titles. Sometimes, the right fit comes from skills, not a matching job title."
Key Moments
00:37 Importance of Job Titles
01:27 Creative Job Titles in Modern Businesses
04:18 The Challenge of Matching Job Roles
07:41 Acknowledging Scarcity Mindset
12:14 Advocating for your Professional Identity
Connect with Tim and his team:
Website: https://bestculturesoluti...
"People are more and more aware of the the need to take care of mental health. And yet they're still intensely afraid and fearful of actually taking those actions."
Connect with Tim and his team:
Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/
LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc
Instagram: @best.culture.solutions
Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca
Ch...
" It's important to say it. It's also important to tell the story behind it."
Key Moments
01:32 Leverage Achievements When Job Searching
03:50 Emphasize Recognition and Volunteering on your Resume
05:48 The Power of Storytelling in Job Applications
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"Block out things in your calendar now to get to the life you want, instead of just waiting for it to come to you or waiting to see what it's going to be."
Key Moments
00:00 Forced pause allows reflection on work-life balance
03:25 Establishing processes in new business takes time
09:01 Overcommitting leds to losing focus and control
10:31 Challenges transitioning from entrepreneurship to employee
15:29 Pr...
"Successful people aren't afraid to share their credit."
Key Moments
01:40 LinkedIn Perspectives on High Performing Employees
:38 Employee and Leadership Perspectives on Side Hustles
08:44 Focusing on Outcomes over KPI's
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"The number one indicator of whether or not somebody is going to be a high achiever in any role is whether or not they are motivated for that role."
Key Moments
02:13 Hockey team GM selection highlights passion over management experience.
04:39 Inexperience doesn't predict success; motivation does.
06:33 High achievers have skills, attitude, and passion.
10:00 Why clear communication i...
“Using a brand script before you approach the person then get very clear about how this is going to help them, how it's going to help the business, and how it will help your relationship."
Key Moments
01:37 The need for courage and vulnerability when facing difficult conversations.
05:21 Importance of asking questions for clarity.
"We got 4 or 5 days worth of work done in one meeting that would've had to be spread across several virtual meetings."
Key Moments
01:02 In-person collaboration holds valuable advantages post-pandemic.
03:55 In-person meetings foster productivity and quality.
07:26 In-person connections deepen engagement and quality.
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