At BELAY, our clients struggle with “finding the right people.” Being unable to find the right team member is one of the most common challenges business leaders have. Joining us in this episode is William Vanderbloemen, one of the best people to help because he knows how to get it right.
As the founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, William and his team specialize in helping Christian organizations like churches, nonprofits, schools, and values-based businesses find executives to lead them. He will give us a peek into how top organizations promote their positions in a way that attracts top talent.
This is a common mistake business owners and leaders make, and one we made at BELAY many times early on. There’s nothing wrong with referrals, but you have to be cautious because you’ll end up with entire teams of clones. So whatever the leader needs to improve in, the team is probably weak in that same area. Encourage leaders to think intentionally and hire people not like them to fill those gaps, using communication and personality tests to help them find the additional type of people they need on the team.
It’s not about words on a piece of paper but identifying what the true need is, why you’re hiring for the role, and putting some thoughtful intent into what winning looks like for this job. In addition to the job description, make sure you have a Key Results Area (KRA) that helps each team member know what is expected of them.
You might consider putting “other duties as necessary” at the top of every job description (kidding, sort of). The point is that everyone has to have the ability to quickly pivot. What works today might not work next year. And what works next year most likely won’t work 5 years from now. The older your business, the more difficult this is – as a 2-year-old business is naturally more “flexible” than one that’s been around for decades. Be intentional about hiring for agility, and you’ll make it a key factor in your organization.
BELAY client Geoff Welch and his BELAY Virtual Assistant Trúc Towns talk with Tricia about their experience of learning to work together and their top tips for getting started working with a Virtual Assistant. Geoff also explains how delegation has allowed him to play to his strengths in both his career and his personal life.
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence has become essential for businesses and professionals aiming to thrive in their respective fields. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable duo who have embraced the potential of AI to enhance their productivity and streamline their work processes.
Wes Gay is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, Agency Owner, and Private Workshop Facilitator. And since 2016, he’s helped hundreds of organizations find clarity with StoryBrand. Jodi Reiter is an accomplished Executive Assistant, bringing a wealth of experience from the marketing, advertising and photography industries as she supports Wes. They sat down with Ryan to share their experiences, strategies and success stories in utilizing AI to collaborate more efficiently and achieve remarkable outcomes. Listeners will learn about the most impactful AI tools on the market and how to weave them into your daily workflow.
Today on the podcast, we have a special episode courtesy of our friends at the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. BELAY CFO Lisa Zeeveld sat down with Mark Cole recently to co-host an episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast about how to get time back as a leader.
