How Alec Broadfoot Thinks About Using Assessments for Better Hiring
Kenny Lange sits down with Alec Broadfoot, CEO and Founder of Vision Spark, for an in-depth exploration of leadership dynamics and the critical role of hiring the right people. In this insightful discussion, they unpack the law of the lid and its implications for organizational growth, the nuances of cultivating a strong second-in-command, and the indispensable traits of effective leaders. Alec shares his extensive experience in matching top talent with entrepreneurial firms, including the impact of strategic thinking and fit on company success. Whether you're leading a startup or an established corporation, this episode offers invaluable advice on elevating your leadership and driving your team towards excellence. Tune in to discover how aligning your people strategy with your company’s vision can revolutionize your leadership journey.
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Alec Broadfoot Resources:
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecbroadfoot/
Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2555767?trk=tyah
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vision_Spark
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCaw7LnyLv1_5iWohPYblmXw
Website: https://visionsparksearch.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisionSpark.Hire4Impact
Books Mentioned:
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: https://amzn.to/4hodHny
Hiring Your Right Number 2 Leader: https://amzn.to/3WwjwHD
Rocket Fuel: https://amzn.to/3E0U9Hm
Make The Noise Go Away: https://amzn.to/4h4OA9E
Fractional Leadership: https://amzn.to/3E7y2iA
Who Not How: https://amzn.to/4au7jZG
#LeadershipSkills #HiringRight #VisionaryLeaders #LawOfTheLid #Entrepreneurship
- (00:00) - "Leadership Capacity Tension"
- (06:01) - Understanding Upward Mobility Steps
- (10:02) - Addressing Leadership Self-Awareness Gaps
- (11:58) - Identifying Strengths for Career Success
- (14:21) - Misplaced Talent: Hidden Organizational Costs
- (19:51) - Company Growth and Personnel Challenges
- (21:19) - Evolving Leadership for Business Growth
- (26:36) - Improving Candidate Feedback Loop
- (30:06) - Leadership Crucial for Second-in-Command
- (32:16) - Leadership Self-Assessment and Reflection
- (34:07) - "Leadership Books for Visionary Leaders"
Creators and Guests
Host
Kenny Lange
Jesus follower, husband, bio-dad to 3, adopted-dad to 2, foster-dad to 18+. @SystemandSoul Certified Coach. Dir. Ops @NCCTylerTX. Go @ChelseaFC
Guest
Alec Broadfoot
Alec Broadfoot leads VisionSpark® - a consulting firm that has successfully completed over 200 number two leader searches for entrepreneurial companies, many of whom run on EOS®, and dozens of searches for other key team members with a 98% placement rate. VisionSpark® is recognized in the 2023 Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing companies in the country. Alec is a member of Strategic Coach®, a sought-after speaker, and the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller “Hiring Your Right #2 Leader.”
