7 Strategies for Attracting the Right People

Want a clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comJust because someone is great doesn’t mean they’re the right person for your organization. To find the right people, you need to look beyond your hiring process and make sure you’re actively working to attract people who fit into your business’ mission, vision, and values. In this episode, Alex breaks down 7 different strategies you can use to prioritize attracting the right people. He also shares practical advice for leaders about making the most of LinkedIn, improving your employee benefits, and more.  Attracting the right people is especially important in a recession or downturn (1:00) Employees have leverage right now, so A players have options (2:36) The quality of your business will never exceed the quality of its people (4:48) Hiring should look for culture fit, competency, character, and chemistry (6:51) Just because someone’s great doesn’t mean they’re right for your organization (8:27) 1. Be clear about who you are and what you offer, distinctively and specifically (10:28) 2. Talk about who you are, what you’re looking for, and what you offer incessantly (15:06) 3. Amplify what works (19:23) 4. Incentivize referrals (23:03) 5. Market your workplace (26:31) 6. Leverage LinkedIn by creating, commenting, and connecting (30:12) 7. Bolster your benefits (36:15) Path for Growth MembershipPath for Growth One-on-One CoachingSign up for the Worth It Wednesday EmailJoin Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook Not sure where to start? Describe what’s happening in your business or team, then explore 400+ practical resources to help you take the next right step: resources.pathforgrowth.com