by Jim Schleckser | Aug 9, 2026 | Talent
How businesses can tap into an overlooked pool of high-performing talent by rethinking what “qualified” really means. Every leader today is focused on the same challenge: talent. Whether it’s finding people who show up, take ownership, and truly finish the work, or...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 19, 2026 | Talent
How leaders risk becoming the bottleneck in their own business It’s surprising how often confident, successful CEOs fall into one of the most damaging leadership traps: hiring “B” players instead of the A-level talent their organizations truly need....
by Jim Schleckser | Jan 11, 2026 | Talent
You Can’t Hand Out Big Titles Like Jellybeans Whenever we hire an executive to help grow the business, titles often become a concern. This is especially true in the early stages of a company’s growth, when we may lack the resources to attract top talent. Offering an...
by Jim Schleckser | Jan 4, 2026 | Talent
4 Components of a Talent Development Program Talent development is the process of enhancing employees’ skills and capabilities to ensure they can meet the business’s evolving needs. This comprehensive approach encompasses building skills, knowledge, and...
by Jim Schleckser | May 12, 2025 | Leadership, Talent
What if you could hire a leader who not only performs well but also moves your business forward, implementing your strategy and contributing to scalable growth? The trick is to know how to recognize that sort of talent. CEOs must understand that leadership hiring is...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 10, 2025 | HR, Management, Sales, Talent
Hire a Vice President of Sales – You Need to Look Past the Sales Pitch One of the most challenging positions to fill on an executive team is the vice president of sales position. There are a couple of reasons for this. One is that, like most salespeople, even a...
