Your Guide to Modern Recruitment Strategies and Growth with Ken Schmitt

Episode Description:Struggling with family business dynamics or curious about the secrets to successful hiring? This episode of Courageous Conflict is a goldmine of insights! Ken Schmitt, founder and CEO of Turning Point Executive Search, brings over 27 years of recruiting expertise to the table. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family and working in his father's Jack in the Box franchise, Ken shares his unique experiences and lessons learned. We dive into his rebranded podcast, Hiring Matters, and explore how cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset can shape your career.Recruiting the right talent is more than just finding a candidate with the right skills. It's about aligning their values with your company's culture. We discuss the importance of updated job descriptions and strategies for evaluating a candidate's true capabilities. From distinguishing functional expertise to the significance of employment brand alignment, Ken reveals practical methods to enhance your hiring process. We also touch on effective interview techniques, ensuring thorough preparation for both interviewers and candidates, and the benefits of diverse perspectives in the workplace.Performance reviews are evolving, and we've got the lowdown on how to keep up. Discover why frequent feedback sessions are replacing annual reviews and how understanding generational expectations can foster a cohesive work environment. Ken shares his expertise on compensation strategies for midsize companies and the importance of proactive recruitment. Wrapping up with the "practical optimist" leadership approach, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom to help you build a supportive and innovative business environment. Tune in for an episode that promises to transform your approach to family business and hiring!Highlight Time Stamps:(04:59 - 05:52) Perspectives on Entrepreneurship Mindset(08:07 - 09:20) Working in Small Family Businesses(15:11 - 16:00) Peeling Back Employment Aspirations(23:07 - 23:56) Effective Interview Preparation Tips(32:08 - 33:24) Unconscious Bias in Hiring Practices(37:22 - 38:43) Importance of Interviewing Multiple Candidates(40:17 - 41:14) Finding Talent Where They Hang Out(47:21 - 48:07) Business Book With Movie References(50:16 - 51:10) Open Communication and Apology for Mistakes(55:25 - 56:21) Leadership Styles Across GenerationsConnect with Ken:Connect with Ken on LinkedIn  at https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmittexecutiverecruiter/ and on Instagram @leadership_happens_podcast  Interested in learning more about Ken’s journey and his Practical Optimism?  Listeners can visit Ken’s website at  https://turningpointexecsearch.com/the-practical-optimist-book-podcast/ to order a copy of his book The Practical Optimist.Website: www.turningpointrecruiting.com Podcast: "Leadership Happens"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-happens/id1668210065 Social links:Ken's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmittexecutiverecruiter/Leadership Happens LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-practical-optimist/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadership_happens_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TurningPointExecSearch/Ken Schmitt’s Bio:With 27 years of experience in the recruiting industry, Ken Schmitt is the Founder and CEO of TurningPoint Executive Search, author of  The Practical Optimist: An Entrepreneurial Journey Through Life's Turning Points and host of "Hiring Matters LeaderShi* Happens" podcast. Ken and his team at TurningPoint have leveraged their high-touch recruiting services to place nearly 1,000 of the nation's leading sales, marketing, operations, Finance, HR and C-Suite professionals in a variety of industries ranging from tech and software to healthcare and life sciences. In all of his endeavors, Ken supports professionals in channeling both the logical and the visionary pieces of successful leadership. In addition to moderating domestic and global leadership panels, he is the Founder of the Sales & Marketing Leadership Alliance where he spent 11 years interviewing CEOs, business leaders and entrepreneurs on a monthly basis about the best way to make an impact in the business world.Connect with Dr. Donna:LinkedIn | https://www.drdonnamarino.com/Learn more about Dr. Donna’s Executive Coaching:Get your copy of Dr. Donna’s book, Unleash the Wise Leader in You! on Amazon.Learn more about Leadership & Team Trainings for Family BusinessesFind out if our Women’s Leadership Group is right for you.Podcast Category:Business: ManagementBusiness: CareersPodcast Artist Name: Dr. Donna MarinoShow Email: [email protected] Website URL: https://www.drdonnamarino.com/