The 3Es This title might perk up the ears of many I worked with years ago—those who were part of an organization focused on the "3 Es": Energy, Excellence, and Experience, prioritized in that sequence by the CEO when pursuing talent. At the time I had abundant energy and some demonstrated excellence (there's a funny story about that), but virtually no experience. Without the 3Es, I would not have been hired at all. The subsequent decade under the same leadership presented numerous opportunities, despite my initial inexperience in the various roles I took on across different functions. Today, part of my job at Pacific Catapult is to evaluate and pinpoint leadership capability. I often see job seekers' frustration at not checking the right boxes, which prevents them from getting at-bats. For companies, it's challenging to identify evidence of the first two Es as clearly as the third among sometimes hundreds of candidates. Seeking industry and functional expertise is logical, especially for technical or specialized positions—it's frankly a gamble not to. Yet, I find immense satisfaction in concentrating on potential, talent, heart, and the capacity for growth when deciding to invest in people. Call it pay it forward, but it's also about results. Look for patterns of excellence that go beyond the traditional. For example, in my experience, Eagle Scouts and former Crew team members have consistently delivered outstanding results. Maybe it's the commitment to completion, cold, early workouts, who knows? I would be interested in hearing what others have experienced in terms of success patterns for talent, and by all means, reach out to me if you would like to talk about it or meet some 3E rock stars. https://lnkd.in/gnEf_Ep5 LC #leadership #mentors
Pacific Catapult
Business Consulting and Services
Seattle, WA 157 followers
Business Transformation Solutions tailored for the office of the CEO and Board of Directors
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Transforming a business starts with strong leadership. Pacific Catapult’s Business Transformation Solutions are tailored for the office of the CEO and Board of Directors. Practice areas include transaction advisory, value creation, turnaround strategy, leadership development and any related executive search or interim talent needs. We are masters of our craft; experienced operators who know how to drive results quickly and are committed to incomparable quality and client care.
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