For this episode, David explains how to interview and hire ambitious, driven people that are sure to benefit your business. He covers identifying specific traits and skills you need and attracting people who have them. David also explains how to develop a strong employer brand that will attract the right type of person.

To explore how to get unstuck on your mission, put your purpose into practice, and convert your ideas into impact book a discovery call with David here https://calendly.com/david-peoplewithpurpose/30min 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Building a business is a lot like building a tribe, which is why you need a team that shares the same values and ambitions.
• Build your employer brand, what do you stand for?
• Bear in mind that people will research you as well as your company, so your employer (personal) brand needs to be strong.
• Don´t hire based on technical skills alone.
• Be clear about company values and how you expect people to behave in your job advert.
• Test your interviewees' understanding of your company´s values.
• Employee referral schemes can be a good way of quickly finding suitable candidates.
• Never compromise and hire someone you feel is not a good fit, no matter how desperate you are.

BEST MOMENTS

“If you're looking for a particular character trait, hire for it.”

“If there's that incongruence, then some of that drive might be missing.”

“If you're hiring for a leader or an influential role in particular, never, ever, ever, ever, hire somebody who can't tell you what your values are and how they relate to them.”

 

ABOUT THE SHOW

People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

 

ABOUT THE HOST

David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

 

ARTWORK CREDIT

Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils

CONTACT METHODS

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose

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