res·ig·na·tion /ˌrezəɡˈnāSH(ə)n/ noun an act of retiring or giving up a position.“he announced his resignation” the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable.“a shrug of resignation” Join Jim and Jan in a unique episode as they share their latest thoughts about talent – acquisition, retention and meaning. We are seeing a huge reshuffle taking place, and…
TLP253: New Thinking on Cultivating Talent
Stephen Bailey is the Founder and CEO of ExecOnline, a leading provider of B2B leadership development solutions through partnerships with the world’s top business schools. He brings a passion for helping leaders and their organizations solve their most pressing strategic challenges. Join us as we dive into the topics of diversity and inclusion, and cultivating…
TLP233: Relax the Rules
Barry Schwartz is an American psychologist. He frequently publishes editorials in The New York Times applying his research in psychology to current events. Schwartz’s research addresses morality, decision-making and the inter-relationships between science and society. His books illuminate the underlying psychological plagues of our time. Why We Work The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is…
TLP127: Approaching Talent Acquisition Like a War for Talent is All Wrong
Andrew LaCivita, career and hiring expert and award-winning author has worked with over 200 companies to help them conduct interviews, build teams that support organizational goals, and clearly define company culture. He intentionally creates his day to determine how much he can serve others. In this episode, he talks with Jim and Jan about where…
TLP124: How to Make Difficult Conversations… Easier
Difficult conversations are part of the leader’s job when it comes to creating a strong organization. In this episode, Jim and Jan share the tools they recommend to make these unavoidable conversations a little easier. In this episode, they answer listener questions all based on the topic of difficult conversations: The pitfalls of avoiding them,…
TLP110: The War For Talent and Talent Won
In this episode, Jim and Jan discuss the critical skills and characteristics leaders should be fostering and selecting for within their work ecosystem. They talk about the need for conscious competence when hiring, and describe the environment where people are enlightened, engaged, and energized. How to contact Jim & Jan: StrengthsFinder
TLP103: Millennials Aren’t Special Snowflakes
Aaron Levy is a Millennial Workplace Expert, and shares his observations and insights on millennial retention and satisfaction in the workplace. Aaron shares his journey into the science of human behavior, addresses the common misnomers of millennial stereotypes, and teaches us how to approach critical conversations across the generational divide. How to contact Aaron:…
TLP084: THE Metric of a Best Place to Work
Laura Love, is the Founder and Chief Cultural Officer of GroundFloor Media, Inc., which has been recognized four times by OUTSIDE magazine as one of the top five Best Places to Work in America (including twice at No. 1). Laura joins Jim and Jan in a discussion about building a startup around a vision of…
TLP074: The Counter-Intuitive Truth About Finding Talent to Power Your Company
Scott Wintrip, author of High Velocity Hiring, discusses a range of hiring and cultural issues around creating a high performance team. He explains that instead of hiring when an opening occurs, leaders should know their ideal candidate profile, and interview ideal candidates continually. This builds relationships and keeps high potentials in a hiring inventory pipeline,…
TLP064: Hiring Business Athletes Is a Game Changer
Rick Nelson is a leader, and as the CEO of Direct Technology, his team went from 12 people in 2006 to over 650 employees today. Rick shares how his Air Force background serves him today, and speaks candidly about owning up to his own strengths and weakness. He explains how he tackles today’s business challenges,…
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