When I first entered the recruiting field (with CNC Global and now Randstad), I was lost. Although I had been successful in sales and management in the past, I had been laid off in the early 90’s recession. I tried a few entrepreneurial ventures but with no...
As an executive in the technology sector, every hire that you make is absolutely key. You’re asking people to join you on a journey into the unknown. You need them to share your dreams and to trust that you’ll have their backs. You’re asking...
The graph above highlights the main reasons why employees fail. Leadership IQ produced a study from over 5,000 hiring managers who have collectively hired more than 20,000 employees during the study period. They found that 46% of newly hired employees fail within 18...
In the early stages of a technology company’s life, the founder usually pays him/herself whatever the company can afford and pays the employees as little as they possibly can. As the company matures, base salaries begin to gel and ranges are established for various...
Interviewing candidates, and trying to understand if they properly fit the position and your culture, is one of your most critical tasks as a leader. The fact is that people spend way too much time and effort looking for very specific industry fit and experience for...
My wife, Nicki, and I were lucky enough to go on a six day ocean kayaking trip south of the Queen Charlotte Islands a number of years ago. We saw nothing but big country, lots of rain, and tons of wildlife including whales, eagles and dolphins. As well, it provided...
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