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After reviewing Inc.'s top 250 Female Founder list of 2024, Amy and I have been talking a lot about co-CEOs. Today's blog post shares our thoughts - using the framework from a study by Harvard Business Review. Would you consider a co-CEO set up for your company? Share in comments. Inc. Magazine Harvard Business Review

Last night, I had the privilege of learning from Lance Winters, master distiller at St. George Spirits and multiple-time James Beard Award nominee. He took us through a guided tasting of their incredible gin lineup. Moments like these make recruiting in the distillery world such a blast!

How many squares can you check off this week? What squares would you add? #RecruiterLife #HiringHumor #TalentAcquisition #RecruitmentChallenges

As someone who just successfully closed a CTO search, I've seen firsthand how critical these skills are in today's leadership roles. Take a look at the blog to learn more about why technical expertise alone is no longer enough in top-tier tech talent. https://lnkd.in/eAvr77_p

Should Direct Reports Be Part of the Interview Process? Think Twice! Including direct reports in interviews might seem like a great way to ensure a new leader fits in with the team, but it’s a strategy that can backfire. Here’s why: 💼 Power Dynamics: Interviewing a potential boss can put subordinates in an awkward position. It’s challenging to provide honest feedback when the power balance isn’t equal, and it can lead to biased opinions based on perceived compatibility rather than capability. 🕵️♂️ Pressure to Conform: Candidates may alter their behavior or answers to appeal to the team, which can result in a less authentic assessment. So, how do you ensure a good fit without involving direct reports in the formal interview process? Here are a few alternatives: Informal Meet-and-Greets: Arrange casual coffee chats or team lunches where the candidate can interact with potential direct reports in a more relaxed setting. This allows for natural conversation without the pressure of an interview. Structured Feedback Loops: Collect input from direct reports after the meet-and-greet, focusing on how they felt about the candidate’s communication style, approachability, and potential cultural fit. Leadership Simulation Exercises: Use case studies or role-playing scenarios that mimic real work situations. Observing how the candidate handles these can provide insights into how they’ll lead the team. Finding the right leader is crucial, but it’s essential to manage the process thoughtfully. Set up properly, you can gain valuable insights without putting subordinates in a difficult position. Most importantly, make sure all parties understand the conversation is not evaluative - because it’s not an interview. #Leadership #Recruit #RiseExecutiveSearch

❄ Winter sports are around the corner! ⛷ This summer, I was elected to the board of Powdered Soul, a local non-profit that raises money that is awarded to youth athletes participating in winter sports. 🏂 💰 My kids got involved because, let's face it, winter sports are expensive! Kids donate time, or sell products at our farmer's market, and earn money that goes to winter sports fees - lift tickets, races, competitions, gear, you name it! 📺 Here's our Program Director, Maddie Williams, in a recent interview: https://lnkd.in/gSjX5AYk 🏃♀️ And, she's running for the cause! The adults raise the money, the kids give service hours to the community and earn that raised money back. It helps them appreciate their community, what work means, and how they can contribute to their own winter fun and competition. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gTPskrRe 🌨 If you are still feeling click happy, here's our website: https://lnkd.in/gh2tsVcQ 🎿 The kid in the middle with the hat is my own. She's a senior now. You may remember her from a previous post where she raised money for a local women's shelter. I guess she caught that fundraising bug! Thanks for reading. ☃

Employer branding matters more than ever when it comes to attracting top talent. In today’s competitive job market, candidates aren’t just looking for a paycheck—they’re looking for purpose, culture, and a company they believe in. Your brand isn’t just about the products or services you offer; it’s also about what you stand for as an employer. In my latest blog, I dive into why a strong employer brand is a game-changer for hiring success and how it can help you build a team that’s aligned with your mission and values. Check it out! ⬇️ #EmployerBranding #Hiring #TalentAcquisition https://lnkd.in/e7J5H9hr

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 🎯 In today's fast-paced talent market, great candidates don't wait around—they get scooped up. As hiring leaders, it's our job to move quickly, and with purpose. I've seen it time and again: a rockstar candidate who checks all the boxes, only to lose them because the interview process dragged on. It’s not just about speed; it’s about being intentional at every step. Here’s how: 🔍 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭: Be crystal clear on the role and what success looks like. This aligns your team and sets the right expectations with candidates. ⏱ 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: Streamline the process—pre-schedule interview slots, reduce gaps between stages, and ensure decision-makers are available. 🎯 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐭: Use each interaction to assess both skills and culture fit. Divide questions and debrief after every interview, don’t make a candidate say the same thing twice. Make the most of every minute. 🔗 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Keep candidates in the loop. Transparency builds trust and shows that you value their time as much as your own. Great candidates are in demand, and they know their worth. By moving quickly and intentionally, we not only keep them engaged but also show them we’re serious about bringing them on board. Let’s make every moment count! #Hiring #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #Leadership #HR #RiseExecutiveSearch

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 We all know the consequences of a wrong hire can be costly & disruptive. Use data & analytics to inform decision-making at every stage of your recruitment process. From identifying talent needs to assessing candidates' qualifications & predicting their performance, data provides valuable insights to help your organization make more informed hiring decisions. 𝐁𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧: ✔ 𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒚 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑵𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔: Analyze workforce data to identify gaps in your talent pool & forecast future hiring needs based on business objectives and growth projections. ✔𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕: Analyzing recruitment data helps you understand which sourcing channels are most effective in attracting qualified candidates. Allocate resources more efficiently & target your recruitment efforts where you are most likely to yield results. ✔𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒕: Utilizing data-driven assessment tools & techniques enables you to evaluate candidates objectively based on relevant skills, experience, & cultural fit, reducing bias & improving the likelihood of making successful hires. 𝐓𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: ✅ 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒛𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂: Include applicant demographics, sourcing channels, assessment results, & hiring outcomes. Use this data to identify trends, patterns, & areas for improvement. ✅𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂-𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔: Invest in data-driven assessment tools, applicant tracking systems, & other technologies that enable you to collect & analyze recruitment data. ✅𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑯𝑹 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔: Provide training & resources to your HR teams to enhance their ability to interpret recruitment data correctly allowing for informed hiring decisions. 🎊 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲!🎊 ⭐𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔: We utilize advanced assessment tools, ATS platforms, & other technology solutions that facilitate data-driven hiring. ⭐𝑻𝒂𝒑 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔: We have in-depth knowledge of industry trends, talent markets, & best recruitment practices. We can provide valuable insights & guidance to help optimize your hiring process. ⭐𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔: We have access to external data sources & networks to complement internal data & provide a more comprehensive view of the talent landscape. ⭐𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔: We manage the entire recruitment process, from sourcing & screening candidates to negotiating offers. This frees up internal resources & allows you to focus on core business activities. #DataDrivenHiring #HiringInsights #RiseExecutiveSearch

𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝-𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. HR professionals play a pivotal role in shaping and nurturing this culture, fostering an environment where excellence thrives. 𝑨𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉-𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕. HR professionals are often responsible for attracting, retaining, and developing top talent who embody the organization's values and contribute to its success. This usually involves strategic workforce planning, identifying key competencies and skill sets, and implementing recruitment and selection processes that align with the organization's culture and goals. By hiring the right people and providing them with the resources and support they need to excel, HR contributes to the creation of a high-performing workforce. 𝑯𝑹 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒂 𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒆𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. HR also often oversees initiatives to enhance employee engagement and morale, such as recognition programs, feedback mechanisms, and wellness initiatives. They also need to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued and motivated. In their efforts to build a high-performance culture, 𝐇𝐑 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, helping HR identify and attract top talent efficiently and effectively. Whether it's executive search services, talent pipelining, or specialized recruitment solutions, partnering with Rise Executive Search can augment the HR team's capabilities and support organizational objectives. #HighPerformanceCulture #HRStrategies #OrganizationalSuccess #RiseExecutiveSearch