Chasing Your Dream Job
“As you build out your network, it’s important to have authenticity. Don’t just talk to somebody because you want something out of it.” A lot of people talk about chasing their dream job, but don’t always put in the work to land it. Twenty-three years ago, I made my dream come true as a Cast […]
Getting Ghosted After Interviews
“Everything that you do deliberately to have a really strong hiring process is not only going to feed to your candidate pipeline, but it’s going to make sure that you don’t have to do this as often.” There can be a lot of excitment when job hunting. Unfortunately, for some people the initial optimism can […]
Onboarding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
“Of all the things that we do to help people, two that we are most passionate about are helping organizations with hiring people right then training and onboarding them right.” Onboarding is crucial, yet so many organizations overlook its importance. Have you ever been thrown into a new job with more questions than answers? In […]
Create High Impact Onboarding Experiences
“Companies that provided a good onboarding experience had 82% improved retention.” One of the most crucial parts of a company’s hiring process is the onboarding. Katie and I talk onboarding wins and how to create high impact onboarding experiences. Even if it’s not a strong point in your organization, there are small yet impactful changes […]
Creating a Magical Culture in Your Business
“Many leaders want to be great but often misunderstand the difference between management and leadership.” Have you ever wondered what makes a business culture magical? I had the pleasure of diving into this with the legendary Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World. From the get-go, Lee highlights the importance of individual […]
Exploring Fractional Work
“A fractional professional has the experience, knowledge, or subject matter expertise to know how to get you out of that rut and to actually make impact instead of spinning your tires.” Fractional work has the potential to transform businesses of all sizes. It is a game-changer, especially for small to mid-sized organizations that need high-level expertise […]
Critical Actions Versus Core Values
“If you hire the right people, they are going to want to be part of your brand. But make no mistake, having your critical actions in place when they get onboarded is vital.” Clarity and consistency in your company’s values can transform your organization. When we started implementing critical actions at Best Culture Solutions, we […]
Removing the Ick of Networking
“Suspend an expectation that there’s going to be a transaction. You don’t know where it’s going to go.” Networking does not have to feel icky. Unfortunately, many people see networking the way Kathi Brewer-Gouthro once did. When she first had to dive into networking, she felt stuck in a “rigorously unproductive” mindset. Networking always seemed […]
Why You are Using Job References the Wrong Way
“You cannot allow the important decision that you’re about to make get hijacked by somebody else’s agenda.” For years, I relied heavily on job references to gauge a candidate’s potential. It isn’t an uncommon practice. Leaders schedule reference calls, then ask for insights into a candidate’s performance, strengths, and weaknesses. You name it, it gets […]
Navigating Leading and Following in Leadership
“The same time that you’re the captain of the ship, you also have to be a good Lieutenant. And that is listening to the command of others that may or may not be on the ship.” Leadership journeys are a mix of leading and following. It is incredibly important to be adaptable. Donald Forgione pushed […]