Welcome to episode nr 33 of The Coffee Journeys Show: Recruiting and Retaining High-Agency Talent in Leadership Teams.

In today’s episode we dive deep into the concept of high-agency talent and explore how to recognize, recruit, and retain individuals who can drive innovation, create value, and inspire others to perform at their best.

Leaders often struggle to identify the qualities that make some individuals stand out from the crowd. High-agency individuals are proactive, adaptable, and excel in complex environments. But how can you tell if someone has these qualities during the interview process? What are the signs that someone has the right mindset and initiative to thrive in leadership teams?

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• What high-agency talent is and why it matters


• Key traits to look for in potential hires that demonstrate high agency


• How to structure your interviews to identify high-agency people


• Retention strategies to keep high-agency individuals motivated and engaged


• Why fostering an environment that encourages agency is essential for organizational success

Whether you're a manager, HR professional, or a team leader, understanding how to recruit and retain high-agency talent can transform your leadership team and help your organization achieve its goals.

Tune in to learn how to build a dynamic team that thrives on creativity, initiative, and problem-solving.

Chapters

1. 00:01:04 - Intro To High Agency


2. 00:02:05 - What Is High Agency?


3. 00:03:09 - How To Identify High Agency Talent?


4. 00:05:22 - Recruiting High Agency Individuals


5. 00:07:52 - Interview Questions For High Agency Folks


6. 00:09:50 - Retaining High Agency Talent


7. 00:12:00 - Lessons Learned

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Your host

• 🧙‍♂️ Piotr Zagorowski @PiotrZagorowski


• 🔗 All my projects and links


• 🤝 How to Hire for High Potential: 9 Core Characteristics to Look For

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