Hire Power Radio
Hire Power Radio was created for entrepreneurs and startup executives to provide the tools to win the strongest hires. We challenge the conventional thinking of how you recruit for your startup and help you avoid common pitfalls that can be detrimental to your success. Learn the ins and outs of winning over the coveted talent your startup needs. Recruiting the right people at the right time is imperative for your startup's ability to grow and scale-especially in the early stages. The show's mission is to help entrepreneurs and startup hiring managers to avoid costly hiring mistakes and identify specific problems and provide proven solutions to enable you to win critical hires. We share insights from top-performing rebel entrepreneurs, disruptors, innovators & industry experts. Startups are a wild ride - Hire Power Radio is here to help you through the recruiting hurdles that can make or break your business. Hire smart or your competition will. Hire Power Radio Show broadcasts live every Tuesday at Noon (PST) on LinkedIn Live.
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May 6, 2021 • 22 min
Assumptions are the #1 reason we fail in our expectations when hiring and raising capital.
Assumptions are drawn when we don’t invest the time to listen to all parties. Asking deeper questions to gather data to support an accurate decision is crucial. What is not uncovered is the reason we make bad hires. Because we inject our own assumptions, needs & bias where the evidence should be.
This especially holds true in your hiring ...
Assumptions are drawn when we don’t invest the time to listen to all parties. Asking deeper questions to gather data to support an accurate decision is crucial. What is not uncovered is the reason we make bad hires. Because we inject our own assumptions, needs & bias where the evidence should be.
This especially holds true in your hiring ...
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April 29, 2021 • 23 min
“But I have managed to hire two rockstars without having any formalized hiring structure” Said my friend Anthony.? To which I quickly replied back “I’d rather be lucky than good”!
It is great to have a few “superstars” in your organization but it is outstanding to have an organization built entirely of well positioned, highly productive people, A-players.
Having a system for hiring is the only way to make the leap from average to ext...
It is great to have a few “superstars” in your organization but it is outstanding to have an organization built entirely of well positioned, highly productive people, A-players.
Having a system for hiring is the only way to make the leap from average to ext...
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April 22, 2021 • 23 min
It is very possible to share the same core values, yet differ in our religious or political views. This, we must understand when hiring new people.
Now you might be thinking something like “we have a really harmonious team and we don't want someone who will be bringing their strong political, religious or social agenda”. Then build the practice into your corporate values and let it blossom throughout the company.
After all, we ...
Now you might be thinking something like “we have a really harmonious team and we don't want someone who will be bringing their strong political, religious or social agenda”. Then build the practice into your corporate values and let it blossom throughout the company.
After all, we ...
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April 15, 2021 • 20 min
It’s no secret that I feel that employer branding is bullshit. Mostly because it is focused on perks and selling a “utopian” environment that is not what the company really is at all.
Messaging is focused on being the greatest place to work. But we all know that if you are a small to mid sized business, you are at best, a “hot mess”.
Clarity in who you REALLY are as an organization is the one thing that will propel your business fo...
Messaging is focused on being the greatest place to work. But we all know that if you are a small to mid sized business, you are at best, a “hot mess”.
Clarity in who you REALLY are as an organization is the one thing that will propel your business fo...
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April 8, 2021 • 25 min
As Leaders, we spend a lot of time wondering if we have the right person in the right seat. But how often do we question if we are the right person in the seat?
Entrepreneurs have a special challenge, in that, some of us don’t choose to be entrepreneurs, it is just who we are. But what if you are really an entrepreneur who is in a J O B… or not an entrepreneur at all but have been forced into that role due to life circumstances.
Tod...
Entrepreneurs have a special challenge, in that, some of us don’t choose to be entrepreneurs, it is just who we are. But what if you are really an entrepreneur who is in a J O B… or not an entrepreneur at all but have been forced into that role due to life circumstances.
Tod...
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We can all agree that the only way to 10 or 100x your company is to hire the strongest people. So, what are the strongest people?
The strongest person for your company is a person who aligns with your values first. They understand the mission and they have a strong desire to impact the business because it benefits them first.
Understanding the person across the table does not happen by chance but by a systematic approach to your in...
The strongest person for your company is a person who aligns with your values first. They understand the mission and they have a strong desire to impact the business because it benefits them first.
Understanding the person across the table does not happen by chance but by a systematic approach to your in...
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March 25, 2021 • 20 min
If hiring right is so critical to the organization, why is interviewing the one action that is entirely left up to chance? It has been my experience that virtually zero small companies invest in training their people how to interview.
This was the experience of an extremely successful executive, Jeff. Who at the C-level had only attended a one hour session of interview training in his whole career…. 10 years ago.
It is assumed that m...
This was the experience of an extremely successful executive, Jeff. Who at the C-level had only attended a one hour session of interview training in his whole career…. 10 years ago.
It is assumed that m...
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March 19, 2021 • 22 min
Thinking about the people you hire as objects or obstacles to achieve your company goals is poison.
Often we venture into the hiring process with the mindset of “how can YOU help ME”. This is wrong in so many ways. Especially if your goal is to fuel the growth of the organization.
The truth is, the people you hire could care less about you and your goals. This is why people take your job simply for the paycheck and bounce at the fi...
Often we venture into the hiring process with the mindset of “how can YOU help ME”. This is wrong in so many ways. Especially if your goal is to fuel the growth of the organization.
The truth is, the people you hire could care less about you and your goals. This is why people take your job simply for the paycheck and bounce at the fi...
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March 11, 2021 • 21 min
Do you really need a person full time or will a freelancer suffice? Often the need to get work done clouds our vision who we really need.
Ask yourself, “what does the business need?” and what is the timing in which the work needs to be done. When you need something quick, you most likely need a freelancer. But know that your explicit communication is the key to successful project completion.
Just don’t shortcut the selection process...
Ask yourself, “what does the business need?” and what is the timing in which the work needs to be done. When you need something quick, you most likely need a freelancer. But know that your explicit communication is the key to successful project completion.
Just don’t shortcut the selection process...
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March 4, 2021 • 23 min
How many resumes do you need to see to fill a role? Let’s take it a step further. How many people do you need to interview to fill a role? If you guessed One, you are correct!
So, what is wrong with Gloria wanting to wait to interview other people before making a decision on the person that was just interviewed?.......Everything!
Waiting to interview other people is a ridiculously clear beacon that you have a weak interview process. ...
So, what is wrong with Gloria wanting to wait to interview other people before making a decision on the person that was just interviewed?.......Everything!
Waiting to interview other people is a ridiculously clear beacon that you have a weak interview process. ...
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February 25, 2021 • 24 min
Why do I need to waste my time writing a job description? You might ask.
The answer is: To save Time … & be able to Sleep
The Job Description is there to evaluate how successful the person you hired is in the role they were hired for. Consider it the essential evaluation tool to manage expectations... A syllabus for success.
Investing the time up front will allow you to set the performance metrics the person needs to achieve in th...
The answer is: To save Time … & be able to Sleep
The Job Description is there to evaluate how successful the person you hired is in the role they were hired for. Consider it the essential evaluation tool to manage expectations... A syllabus for success.
Investing the time up front will allow you to set the performance metrics the person needs to achieve in th...
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February 18, 2021 • 27 min
No one is interested in working for your ego. Just ask our friend …. Dick (name changed to protect the innocent).
Dick is a VP of a small, well funded start-up and very proud of what they are building. So proud that he has established a very high bar for the people he wants to hire. Let’s just say his expectations are a bit out of whack! He has Ferrari expectations on a Hyundai budget.
The way in which the interview is conducted co...
Dick is a VP of a small, well funded start-up and very proud of what they are building. So proud that he has established a very high bar for the people he wants to hire. Let’s just say his expectations are a bit out of whack! He has Ferrari expectations on a Hyundai budget.
The way in which the interview is conducted co...
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February 12, 2021 • 23 min
Think what you may about the military but the truth is they hire better than you!
They developed and refined a process that, over time, has ultimately uncovered those individuals who exemplify the core values that are critical to the success of the organization and the mission.
A strong commitment to We, before Me! …which is what your company needs
Today is about lessons learned from Special Forces that you can apply to your company...
They developed and refined a process that, over time, has ultimately uncovered those individuals who exemplify the core values that are critical to the success of the organization and the mission.
A strong commitment to We, before Me! …which is what your company needs
Today is about lessons learned from Special Forces that you can apply to your company...
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February 4, 2021 • 21 min
The remote interview is still a HUGE challenge for a lot of companies. Especially for those of you who are lacking a formalized process.
Simply evaluating skills and heavily relying on “vibe” to influence decisions is producing even worse results in this work from home environment.
Too much is able to remain hidden because video is limiting on the non-verbal cues that happen in the interaction.
Assumptions, bias and misinformation...
Simply evaluating skills and heavily relying on “vibe” to influence decisions is producing even worse results in this work from home environment.
Too much is able to remain hidden because video is limiting on the non-verbal cues that happen in the interaction.
Assumptions, bias and misinformation...
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January 28, 2021 • 25 min
High performance teams don't just happen by chance. They are artfully built with an impenetrable culture at its heart.
The people who join are in alignment with the values and purpose of the organization. The result is unrivaled performance above and beyond your expectations.
Our guest today: Greg Besner, Founder and Vice Chairman of CultureIQ
A global company that helps organizations create high-performance cultures. He and his ...
The people who join are in alignment with the values and purpose of the organization. The result is unrivaled performance above and beyond your expectations.
Our guest today: Greg Besner, Founder and Vice Chairman of CultureIQ
A global company that helps organizations create high-performance cultures. He and his ...
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January 21, 2021 • 23 min
One bad hire in your startup negatively affects your balance sheet and is the fuel to future boardroom conflict.
Often, we entrepreneurs feel the pressure to fill our roles at the expense of elevating our people's performance. This disintegrates the company values and results in the exit of your strongest players.
Today is about hiring “gravitators” and avoiding the “disintegrators” that will surely be the subject of boardroom ...
Often, we entrepreneurs feel the pressure to fill our roles at the expense of elevating our people's performance. This disintegrates the company values and results in the exit of your strongest players.
Today is about hiring “gravitators” and avoiding the “disintegrators” that will surely be the subject of boardroom ...
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January 14, 2021 • 23 min
There needs to be a deliberate cadence to your interview process.
Just like a first date, you wouldn't say “hi, I'm Rick. before we start the date, I’d like you to complete this sexual survey and if I like your answers, we can continue the date.”
Now it may work on some people. But the question you need to ask yourself is who exactly are you weeding out? Answer… A-Players!
Today we are talking about the pros and cons of scr...
Just like a first date, you wouldn't say “hi, I'm Rick. before we start the date, I’d like you to complete this sexual survey and if I like your answers, we can continue the date.”
Now it may work on some people. But the question you need to ask yourself is who exactly are you weeding out? Answer… A-Players!
Today we are talking about the pros and cons of scr...
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January 7, 2021 • 24 min
CEO campfire horror stories often start with “In the beginning, I hired a few friends of mine”... then the story digresses from there. Sometimes the situation works out but most of the time it is a disaster resulting in a severed relationship.
Today we are discussing lessons learned in hiring from your inner circle and how hiring for growth lands great talent.
Our guest today: Wing Lam, Owner of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos
Wing Lam is the el...
Today we are discussing lessons learned in hiring from your inner circle and how hiring for growth lands great talent.
Our guest today: Wing Lam, Owner of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos
Wing Lam is the el...
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January 3, 2021 • 30 min
“We really need to hire a person from xyz company and they need to be from a top tier school.” Words that make every recruiting professional cringe.
This criteria is the perfect storm for making the worst hire of your career. The Truth is, Your ego WANTS these things but the business needs a person with the RIGHT DNA to fuel company growth.
Our guest today: Greg Toroosian, Founder & Managing Director of Elevate Hire
Having worke...
This criteria is the perfect storm for making the worst hire of your career. The Truth is, Your ego WANTS these things but the business needs a person with the RIGHT DNA to fuel company growth.
Our guest today: Greg Toroosian, Founder & Managing Director of Elevate Hire
Having worke...
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December 25, 2020 • 25 min
Please, please, please wear pants during your video interview! Both parties, not just the person being interviewed.
Just yesterday, Jessie filled me in on the horror story of her last interview. The interviewer spilled his coffee, jumped up really quickly to reveal he was in his holiday boxers. While it makes for a hilarious story, it did not win the hire for the company...
Our guest today: Vince Thompson, Founder & CEO of MELT
...
Just yesterday, Jessie filled me in on the horror story of her last interview. The interviewer spilled his coffee, jumped up really quickly to reveal he was in his holiday boxers. While it makes for a hilarious story, it did not win the hire for the company...
Our guest today: Vince Thompson, Founder & CEO of MELT
...
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