On this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey Reynolds sits down with Dr. David S. Cohen, founder of DS Cohen and Associates Group and author of the new book Selecting the Best: Fostering a Workforce Driven by Values for Lasting Success  to explore the art of values-based hiring. 

Dr. Cohen shares how identifying and hiring for behaviors rooted in authentic company values leads to stronger teams and healthier culture. From defining moments of truth in your organization to crafting behavioral interview questions that reveal real alignment, this conversation gives founders and hiring managers practical tools to make better people decisions.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How values and behaviors create predictable, healthy company culture
• Why diversity of thought only works when values are aligned
• The role of stories and legends in defining authentic organizational values
• How to move beyond resumes and identify diamonds missed by applicant tracking systems
• Practical steps for building behavioral interviews that protect culture
  
  

🎧 Listen in to discover how to build a team you can trust and a culture that lasts.

Resources in this episode:

David's website where you can find free resources and links to his books: https://sagltd.com/

Follow David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-s-cohen-0b0191/

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