The AC Method

#3: Entitled Little Brats with Aaron Clippinger

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In this podcast episode, Aaron talks about the entitled workforce talent of the current generation, which he believes is killing the workplace. He shares examples of the lack of interest in work and responsibility among the younger generation and how it affects the workplace. He also talks about the lack of talent in the workplace and what can be done to combat it.

He also emphasizes the importance of assessing a candidate's character during the interview process by asking difficult questions to see how they handle stress and pressure. He talks about importance of hiring employees who have a passion for their work and finding their niche.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Aaron emphasizes the need to adapt and find a solution to the lack of talent in the workforce.
  • The "diamonds in the rough" in the workforce, but companies need to adapt to attract and retain them
  • Aaron discussed lack of interest in work and responsibility among the younger generation and emphasizes the need to adapt and find a solution to the lack of talent in the workforce. 
  • Aaron talks about his experience of interviewing candidates and explains how he assesses the candidate's problem-solving skills and ability to handle stress.
  • He emphasizes the importance of seeing through the façade of interviewees and not getting fooled by their perfect behavior during interviews.
  • Aaron also shares the technique of asking questions with impossible answers to see how the candidates respond to stress.

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    TIME STAMPS:

    • 00:22 - Introduction
    • 00:49 - Why is this generation that's coming up so entitled?
    • 02:01 - What are we doing to combat the lack of talent in the workplace?
    • 02:18 - Aaron shares an example about their teenager not being interested in getting a driver's license
    • 04:00 - Talk about his employee asked for personal days, unaware that it's the same as vacation or paid time off
    • 06:43 - Sharing his experience with the trailer incident
    • 09:11 - Had to fire an employee for lying and lacking integrity
    • 09:49 - There are diamonds in the rough and as owners we do need to adapt
    • 10:18 - Flexible schedules is not a bad thing
    • 10:29 - A flexible schedule is going to get you that bigger talent pool
    • 10:37 - Smart people are going to be looking for those incentives that are non monetary
    • 11:38 - A latte machine
    • 12:28 - Another way to adapt, CHANGE your interview questions
    • 13:51- You got to hone your interview skills in such a way that you can see who the REAL person is
    • 14:03 - What you're looking for is, how do they sweat? How do they handle stress?
    • 15:59 - The ideal employees are the ones who handle stress well and stay committed to solving problems
    • 18:36 - I want you to hone your interview skills better and you're going to find the talent and the people that you have
    • 20:21 - I love to EDUCATE so they can EXCEL
    • 20:42 - Every single one of your employees is already have a niche that they love
    • 21:12 - How are you handling the good employees? 
    • 22:30 - How can you show some support?
    • 22:40 - What interview questions do you love?
    • 23:02 - END

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