The Talent War Podcast

Have you ever been in a situation where you've interviewed a candidate who only looks great on paper? If you have, you know how frustrating it can be to waste time interviewing someone who isn't a good fit. While the resume may be a traditional assessment, it does not always give the most accurate representation of a candidate. But what if there is a better way to get to know job candidates? What if resumes hinder your ability to find the best person for the job? In this episode, George Randle breaks the norm of interviewing candidates without a resume, how to do it right, and the advantages of hiring people without looking at their resumes. Tune in.

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As a founder, CEO, or leader, it is your job to lead as your true self. Be authentic, resilient, and fearless with how you lead your team. Don't just lead with "insert any adjective here." You need to understand why you are leading that way. Why do you lead with empathy? Why do you lead with curiosity? You have to be an authentic leader.

Join George Randle as he talks to 3x CEO, authentic speaker, and the author of No Permission Needed: Unlock Your Leadership Potential and Eliminate Self-Doubt, Tissa Richards. Learn more about her book and how you can lead with authenticity. Discover your non-negotiables and values as a leader. Find out your catalyst statement, and know why you lead. Tune in and start unlocking your potential today!

Even in an inclusive world, there are still undeniable differences between us. Different beliefs, different cultures, different inspirations. But as we learn to respect those differences, we can begin to build relationships and earn each other's trust. What does it really take for us to find common ground? What does a leader have to be to foster unity? In this episode, Senior Vice President of Leadership Development at the Talent War Group, Joshua Johnson, talks about the difference between management and leader management and the importance of leadership and alignment of goals in achieving a common vision and completing a mission. He also shares insights on the mindset that a leader should have to make a great impact on his team and his organization and how paying attention to details and to your people can influence and motivate them to be better.

Read the full blog post here: https://talentwargroup.com/talentwarpodcast/034-what-being-an-army-green-beret-taught-me-about-leadership-with-joshua-johnson

With the ongoing Great Resignation trend, we are now seeing far more openings than there are candidates. Companies are under the gun to deliver on all fronts, internally and externally, to clients, customers, and internal customers. If you are on the move or considering a move, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover job negotiation strategies and helpful tips to finally achieve success in your next career. 

Read the full blog post here: https://talentwargroup.com/talentwarpodcast/033-negotiation-strategies

In recent years, we've seen a growing emphasis on ethical leadership. Ethical leaders provide a moral compass for employees. They set the tone for an organization and inspire employees to act with integrity. But what does it take to become an ethical leader? That is what today's guest, Wendi Safstrom, talks about. Wendi Safstrom is a senior non-profit leader committed to serving the public through philanthropic program management, cultivating strategic partnerships, and managing and developing high-performing teams. As President of the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation (SHRM Foundation), Wendi leads the development and implementation of the Foundation's programmatic, development, marketing, and communication strategies. In this episode, Wendi talks about ethical leadership, the ethical leadership award, and how organizations should develop ethical leaders.

Read the full blog post here: https://talentwargroup.com/talentwarpodcast/president-of-the-shmr-foundation-wendi-safstrom/

Innovations surrounding workplace technology are growing, but how do we know if these tools are solving the right problems? According to Guillermo Corea, it should be HR leading these developments to ensure the future of work. Guillermo is the Managing Director of the Workplace Innovation Lab & Venture Capital at SHRMLabs. In today’s episode, he explains why HR should lead the innovations surrounding HR tech, not finance or operations. Guillermo also discusses the competition held by SHRMLabs, where they try to find leading innovators closing the gap and solving today’s most pressing challenges. Tune in to learn more and understand what the future of workplace tech will look like.

Read the full blog post here: https://talentwargroup.com/talentwarpodcast/guillermo-corea

If an organization focuses solely on building wealth and has no regard for its people, it is surely doomed to fail. More than the profits, ethical leadership is needed to bring value at all levels. Diana Spencer, the Executive Director of the McGowan Fund, explains the dire need for ethical leaders these days who can bring sustainability, equity, and genuine growth to any organization. She discusses how leaders should help their teams reach their goals while permeating positivity to every single individual under them. Diana also shares how they recognize exemplary leadership through their Ethical Leader of the Year Award.

Read the full blog post here: https://talentwargroup.com/talentwarpodcast/how-ethical-leadership-can-give-birth-to-sustainable-organizations-with-diana-spencer

Your organization's culture is critical in the hiring process. Having an established one will help you hire talented employees that are culturally fit for your organization. Your Human capital is your most important asset and can also be your most detrimental one. It only takes one person to destroy the culture of an entire organization, especially if they are in a top leadership position, so you need to make sure you hire correctly.

Read the full blog post here: https://talentwargroup.com/talentwarpodcast/32-5-ways-organizational-culture-affects-hiring

Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. What do they mean to us as an individual and as an organization? Today, Pam Benson Owens, the Founder and CEO of Edge of Your Seat Consulting, shares valuable insights on how society interprets inclusivity. She also discusses her personal views and strategic approach to consulting, educating, and creating awareness about diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Read the full blog post here:  https://talentwargroup.com/talentwarpodcast/031-showcasing-your-dei-plan-is-a-must-with-pam-benson-owens

Due to COVID, a lot has changed in the workplace. Many employees are working from home, but some companies are now looking at the hybrid format. This hybrid format includes the four-day workweek. But what are the advantages of this setup, and what are the risks that come with it? Some of the things that could be affected by the four-day workweek setup include work culture, employee satisfaction, people development, employee growth, and more! Still, different companies can have different outcomes for the said setup. Tune in and find out if the four-day workweek can work for you.

Read the full blog post here: https://talentwargroup.com/talentwarpodcast/030-4-day-workweek