Do you get anxiety when it comes to recruitment and attracting top talent? 

This week's guest is Roberta Matuson, the talent maximizer who is a leadership expert and author. We discuss the correlation between leadership in large and small businesses, the importance of managing relationships in the workplace, strategies for attracting and retaining top talent, and the impact of investing in employee development on revenue growth. Roberta provides advice for CEOs and founders who experience anxiety around recruitment and shares strategies for cutting hiring times in half. She also discusses the red flags to look out for when hiring and emphasises the value of using networks and employee referral programs. In this conversation, Adam seeks advice from Roberta on mentoring a team member for a leadership role and attracting top candidates to his company. They discuss the importance of clearly defining the traits and expectations of a leader, offering trial periods or acting roles, and providing coaching support. Learn how to scale your business by joining our waitlist here for early access to our next cohort for the game changers inner circle programme: https://bit.ly/business-mastermind-waitlist

Takeaways

Leadership is important in both large and small businesses, and there are lessons that can be learned from both.

Managing relationships with employees and developing strong connections is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.

Investing in employee development can lead to reduced turnover and significant revenue growth.

CEOs and founders should seek expert help and strategies to overcome anxiety and improve their recruitment and talent management processes.

Red flags to watch out for during the hiring process include inconsistencies in the candidate's story and lack of connections or recommendations on LinkedIn. People work for people, not just companies

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview03:18 Leadership in Large and Small Businesses05:25 Attracting and Retaining Top Talent08:58 Investing in Employee Development for Revenue Growth12:24 Strategies for Cutting Hiring Times in Half21:34 Using Networks and Employee Referral Programs23:28 Mentoring for Leadership32:42 Attracting Top Candidates35:11 Addressing Employee Turnover39:36 The Importance of Clear Expectations

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