Proactive vs Reactive Hiring with Kurt Wilkin
Description
In this episode of the Higher Power Radio Show, host Rick Gerard and guest Kurt Wilkin, Chairman of Hire Better and Managing Partner of B Cave Capital, discuss the pitfalls of reactive hiring and the importance of having a strong, proactive hiring strategy. They delve into techniques for assessing team needs, creating a talent roadmap, and the importance of having the right people in the right roles. Key insights include the necessity of planning hires well in advance, building a virtual bench of potential candidates, and the significance of asking the right questions to evaluate your current team. They also explore the challenges entrepreneurs face when growing their companies and how to navigate hiring executives and other key roles effectively. Tune in to learn how to build a game-changing team for your high-growth company.
00:00 Introduction to Higher Power Radio Show
00:13 The Entrepreneur's Hiring Dilemma
01:28 Meet Our Guest: Kurt Wilkin
02:59 Proactive vs Reactive Hiring
04:37 Understanding Your Team's Needs
07:52 Who's Your Mike?
10:46 Building a Talent Roadmap
20:49 Executing the Hiring Strategy
22:59 Key Takeaways and Conclusion
Guest Links:
LinkedIn: Kurt Wilkin
Web: Who's Your Mike
Host Links:
LinkedIn: Rick Girard
Company: Intertru, Inc.
Podcast: Hire Power Radio Show & Podcast
Book: Healing Career Wounds (Amazon)
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