Event Recap: Who Not How, Continuing the Conversation
VisionSpark was proud to host another Who Not How event, this time a fireside chat style webinar featuring Alec Broadfoot and co-hosts Emily Morgan of Delegate Solutions and Shannon Walker of Strategic Coach. “Continuing the Conversation” was held on January 27 on Zoom and was a follow-up to the first webinar, “Who Not How in […]
How to Prepare for Interview Day
It’s finally here—Interview Day! Interview Day is Step 4 on the Hire with Confidence checklist, and is where you can take what you’ve learned on paper about your candidates and dig into the details with a face-to-face discussion. Not only is Interview Day the opportunity to sell your company and your open position, it’s also […]
Event Recap: 3 Keys to Hiring Successfully in 2021
VisionSpark was honored to be part of Traction Process Associates’ online event on December 9 called, “3 Keys to Hiring Successfully in 2021” with our colleagues and EOS™ Implementers Beth Fahey and Clark Neuhoff. Alec Broadfoot facilitated an interactive session customized around attendees’ questions about hiring better. As a bonus, the workshop was hosted on […]
Know the Red Flags & Green Flags Your Candidates are Waving
Was Your Candidate’s Response to that Question a Green Flag or a Red Flag? Your candidate’s picture on paper comes to life during the interview. You get to meet them, talk with them, ask questions about their experience, and get a feel for how they would fit in your company. Be on the look out […]
Event Recap: Leading to Success – Leadership Hiring During COVID-19
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that having the right leadership in place is crucial. Recruiting for those key leadership positions is especially challenging during a pandemic, but we’ve outlined a plan to get it done. On November 5, VisionSpark’s Alec Broadfoot and Randy Gerber of Gerber LLC discussed that plan during a webinar […]
Event Recap: Who Not How in Real Life
On October 29th VisionSpark co-hosted a webinar with Delegate Solutions and Strategic Coach called, “Who Not How in Real Life.” The panel—made up of Alec Broadfood from VisionSpark, Emily Morgan of Delegate Solutions, Shannon Walker of Strategic Coach, and Mark O’Donnell, Certified EOS Implementer—talked about the Who Not How concept, useful tools that support it […]
Three Key Attributes of Every Successful Integrator and Integrator Search
Business running on EOS® know the importance of the Integrator™ role. Not sure what is an EOS®️ Integrator? If you are a Visionary who is focused on the big picture, the future growth of your company and achieving monumental goals, you know you need a strategic #2 Leader to help you get where you want […]
How to Choose the Right Assessment
An online personality test or behavioral assessment is a powerful tool used in the interview process to determine if a candidate is the right person for the open seat in your company. This is valuable for business owners because when assessment results are evaluated in combination with a work sample and structured interview questions, you […]
The Top 4 Hiring Mistakes Companies Make and How to Avoid Them
Hiring the right person isn’t just about filling a gap on your team—it’s about setting your company up for long-term success. But too often, companies rush the hiring process, leading to poor choices that cost time, money, and morale. Avoiding common hiring mistakes can mean the difference between building a strong team and managing a […]
Fire Your Worst Employee During the Hiring Process
The best way to fire your worst employee is to never hire them in the first place. Seems obvious, but companies get themselves into this unfortunate situation often. The stress and desperation of an open position makes a business owner perceive a candidate who interviews well and looks good on paper as a perfect fit. […]
Live! Technologies – Key Leader Search for VP of Systems Integration
With more than 100 qualified resumes submitted for a VP-level position, how can you ensure and be confident you are choosing the best person for the job? While a good problem to have, this is exactly what Live! Technologies CEO Rusty Ranney faced. When the current Live! Technologies Director of Systems Integration announced he was […]
How to Stop Fishing in Shallow Applicant Pools
When it comes to hiring, bigger is definitely better. The bigger your applicant pool, the more likely you will end up with a “right fit” employee who will perform and stay for the long term. Shallow applicant pools are a common indicator of a non-strategic hiring process. Just as “right fit” hires are the natural […]