Don’t make this hiring mistake when you’re replacing a great employee. Because you may be tempted to quickly bring on a carbon copy of them.
In this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series, you will learn why you may want to approach your hiring process differently. Simply replacing a departing employee may not fulfill the needs of your business. Some of the things you will learn include:
1. What Hollywood knows about replacing an actor with a stunt double;
2. Why you don’t want to make this hiring mistake by overlooking personality traits;
3. How the requirements of the job may have shifted over time and why that needs to be reflected in your hiring.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting
And while he loves to be on stage, Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. After all, he spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting directly to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization. It’s okay to have some fun too, especially when you’re taking about serious topics like being busy or effective. And Ken can also serve you as a Master of Ceremonies.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.
