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...
by Jim Schleckser | Jan 14, 2025 | Business, HR, Leadership, Talent
Always Be Recruiting – ABR is the New Mantra In today’s competitive job market, the “Always Be Recruiting” (ABR) mindset has become essential. Organizations often struggle to fill critical roles because there are simply more open positions than qualified candidates....
by Jim Schleckser | Dec 17, 2024 | Business, Culture, Talent
Why Employee Retention Should Be Your Top Priority Over Recruitment If you’ve read my book, Great CEOs Are Lazy or followed this blog for a while; you know how much I value recurring revenue. When a business focuses on acquiring and retaining new customers long-term,...
