Hiring Outstanding Talent

Hiring Outstanding Talent

Last week, during a conversation about a new recruiting project, my client asked a powerful question, “While this is a new position and we are going to hire the individual that best fits, will she be challenged once the role is established?”  What an ideal approach to...
How are you contributing?

How are you contributing?

Sitting in an outdoor cafe in Toledo, Spain, following an invigorating three day Annual Conference for members of Cornerstone International Group, makes it easy to put in perspective the choices we make in our lives. One of the highlights of the conference is getting...
The new 80/20 rule in recruiting

The new 80/20 rule in recruiting

The Pareto Principle, introduced in 1906 by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto and developed further by Joseph Juran, is widely known as the 80/20 rule.  It states that in every event, 80% of the outcomes are contributed by 20% of the causes.  Believe it or not, this...