In this powerful conversation, Julie challenges conventional hiring wisdom and reveals:
· Why talent acquisition must be every leader's priority, not just HR's
· How self-awareness transforms hiring decisions
· The real cost of rushing recruitment (and why 90% fit beats 50% fit)
· The hidden value of organizational values in predicting success

💡 Key Takeaways

For Leaders
· Talent acquisition isn't just an HR function - it's the foundation of business strategy
· Remove ego from hiring decisions and welcome challenges from your recruiting team
· Skills can be taught; values alignment cannot

For Recruiters
· Focus on values alignment before technical skills
· Take time to find the right fit - rushing costs more in the long run
· Use AI to enhance, not replace, human judgment

For Organizations
· Quality hiring directly impacts business strategy execution
· Regional differences (UK vs Canada) matter in recruitment approach
· Strong values alignment predicts long-term success

🎬 Must-Watch Segments

00:00 - Quality in Talent Acquisition: Setting the Stage
03:03 - UK vs Canada: A Tale of Two Markets
05:56 - Elevating TA from Function to Strategy
08:58 - The Power of Self-Aware Hiring
11:50 - AI's Role in Modern Recruitment
14:57 - Measuring What Matters in Quality of Hire
17:53 - Scaling Without Compromising
20:56 - Key Recommendations

🎙️ Quotable Moments

"You can't out-recruit bad retention."
"Skills can be taught, but attitude is key."
"Take your time to find the right person."
"Leaders need to lead themselves first."

🔑 Action Items

Evaluate your current hiring speed vs. quality balance
Audit your values alignment in recent hires
Assess your self-awareness as a hiring leader
Review your AI implementation in recruitment

Join the conversation: What's your take on slowing down to speed up in hiring?

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