Why Fear-Based Hiring Decisions Stall Great Companies
“That hire felt like a breakup.” You gave them trust. Responsibility. A seat at your table. And it blew up in your face. Now you’re left picking up the pieces—again. The stress. The second-guessing. The quiet voice whispering, “Maybe I’m not cut out for this part.” We’ve heard it a hundred times, and we’ll say […]
The #1 Hiring Blind Spot That’s Costing You Time, Money, and Growth
Have you ever hired someone who seemed like a perfect fit—only to regret it weeks later? You’re not alone. Many business leaders have fallen into the same trap: hiring someone based on a gut feeling, only to discover that charm doesn’t always translate to capability. This is what we at VisionSpark call “The Hiring Chasm”—the […]
Stop Spinning and Start Scaling
Build a team that matches your vision not just your urgency. Picture this: you’re standing in front of a roulette wheel, beads of sweat forming as you spin. Around and around it goes, and you hold your breath. Will it land on “Culture Fit,” “Skill Mismatch,” “Total Disaster,” or—if you’re really lucky—“Rockstar Hire”? This is […]
Future-Proof Your Business with a Scalable People Plan
Your Business Can Only Grow as Fast as Your Team Can Keep Up Your business is growing fast—but is your team keeping up? Scaling successfully isn’t just about strategy and operations; it’s about having the right people in place to drive that growth. Too many businesses overlook this crucial factor, leading to high turnover, misalignment, […]
Why Being an Active Listener During an Interview is as Important as Asking the Questions
When you sit down to interview a candidate for your open position, you might think you are only asking questions. But that’s only half of it. You also have to do a lot of listening. Listening is necessary to process the information you hear and use it to make your hiring decision. Are you really […]
How to Onboard #2 Leaders like Integrators or Second in Commands (2iC)
How to Onboard a #2 Leader If you’re onboarding a COO, Integrator, or Second in Command (2IC), doing it right sets a foundation for healthy teams and business growth. So you know What is a #2 Leader. You’ve gone through the #2 Leader Search. Now it’s time to properly onboard them for success. Let’s breakdown […]
Did You Accidentally Hire a Quiet Quitter? Here’s What You Can Do Now
Not too long ago, business owners were experiencing the impact of The Great Resignation, a time when employees were abandoning their jobs in droves in exchange for new opportunities they felt better suited their lives. For those still working in a traditional setting, another phenomenon has set in: Quiet Quitting. What is a Quiet […]
The Top 5 Questions Your Candidate Should Be Asking YOU
The interview is the time for you to ask questions of your candidates to learn about their experience, interest, qualifications, and culture fit. Your questions are usually what drive the direction and pace of the interview. When you finish asking your questions, your candidates should have some of their own. It’s a red flag if […]
Our Favorite Books on Hiring
Having the right resources at your disposal can make or break your hiring practices. Over the years, we’ve read mountains of books about hiring and team building, and have referenced them, quoted them, and recommended many of them to others. If you are looking for helpful information on building your team and growing your business, […]
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Hiring Managers
Successfully Hiring Top Talent Successfully hiring top talent is crucial to building and growing your business. But it doesn’t happen without the dedication, determination, and knowledge of a skilled Hiring Manager. We’ve done our fair share of hiring and have an excellent handle on what makes an effective Hiring Manager. Inspired by Stephen Covey’s 7 […]
What are Your Hiring Resolutions for 2023?
As we approach the end of 2022, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our accomplishments. Did you reach a goal, change a behavior, or continue good practices? Did your resolutions from last year come to fruition? If you spent 2022 hiring by the seat of your pants (and got burned with a few bad […]
How to Spot a Resume’s Little White Lies and What to Do About It
If you’ve ever questioned the authenticity of a resume, you are not alone. A survey by HireRight reported that 85% of employers find lies on job applicant resumes. What are candidates fibbing about? OfficeTeam says that seventy-six percent are embellishing their job experience, 55% are inflating their job duties, 33% are exaggerating their education, and […]