In today's episode of #PoisedForExit featured Alec Broadfoot, CEO of Vision Spark, a consulting firm that specializes in selecting and placing leaders for strategic growth.
Alec's firm uses a proven process for helping his clients hire the right fit for their open leadership positions, using data, science and assessments to make smart decisions. Measuring things like business acumen, mental acuity and values, affords Vision Spark a high batting average when placing candidates with their clients.
Alec said according to Gallup, 82% of leaders hired were the wrong fit. This is a high number and likely due to the fact that most companies lack a hiring process. Taking the time to really define the position is the first step and is missed so many times, thus a hire is made and the fit is not there.
Vision Spark's biggest strength is in recognizing market demands and acting on them; utilizing a strong hiring and onboarding process is in high demand among the best and brightest candidates.
Another interesting point Alec made is that 48% of resumes are built on lies and that 100% of them are embellishments of the truth. If that's the case, why would we not prove the content of them to be accurate?
Thank you to this month's sponsor:
Sunbelt Midwest
Find Alec on LinkedIn: Alec Broadfoot
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