57- How To Attract, Engage, and Keep Employees with Kim Leifsen

We talk with Kim Leifsen, founder of Hiring Strategies, about how better hiring systems create healthier teams, stronger culture, and long-term employee retention. We dig into job fit, behavioral data, and why work should let people be their best selves instead of forcing constant stretching that leads to burnout. Episode HighlightsWhy “best self” at work starts with comfort zones and self-awarenessHow unclear job descriptions create mismatched expectations and fast turnover Defining roles with required behaviors and outcome-based performance rubrics Using PXT Select to measure cognitive style, behavioral traits, and work interests Why PXT Select differs from common personality tests and can be used legally in hiring Reducing manager-employee friction by assessing team fit and leadership style Helping candidates opt out early by sharing what the job and manager are really like The “rubber band theory” and how chronic stretching shows up as anxiety and illness Nine core drivers that help companies attract, engage, and keep top performers Connect with Kim Leifsenhiringstrategies.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kimleifsen/The PXT SelectResources and LinksClearauthenticbrands.com/resourceshttps://www.skool.com/hire-great-people