The long-held practice of hiring for culture fit (hiring only “round pegs” for “round holes”) is problematic. The realities of today require a better approach. Our guest for this episode is Jen Ferguson, founder and growth strategist of Sales 911, who believes that hiring for culture “add” is not only a better strategy but it’s also the right thing to do. We discuss why culture fit no longer works, why hiring people who share your company values is different from hiring for culture fit, and how culture “add” embraces and encourages a work environment that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI). DEI will be one of the most powerful movements and shifts for years to come. But getting it right won’t be easy. We have a lot of work to do. The journey starts right here with a candid, honest, and often times difficult conversation.  We also introduced our new segment "Ahead of the Curve: Normal 2.0" with Joyce Gioia, Celebrity Futurist. Geeks, Geezers & Googlization Show is broadcast live every Wednesday at 1PM ET. We encourage participation, comments and questions. The Geeks, Geezers & Googlization TV Show can be viewed on Facebook Live and YouTube Live plus available on your favorite podcast. Here are just a few: Apple Podcast Listen Here. Amazon Music Listen Here. Iheart Radio Listen Here. Spotify Listen Here. The Geeks, Geezers & Googlization Radio Show is also broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).  

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Hiring for Culture “Add” vs Culture "Fit"

The year 2020 will be remembered for many generations as the year the SHIFT our plans. Tomorrow will be so profoundly different that we can’t even begin to imagine it. Long after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, unprecedented disruption will continue. Fortunately, boundless opportunity awaits us. But unless humans master adaptability, millions of people will be stuck in deep SHIFT as 375 million people are expected to need reskilling. Ross Thornly and Michael Raven, co-founders of AQai, have a solution - boost your AQ (adaptability quotient). They are on a mission to leave no one behind and are determined to help everyone reach their true potential. Ross and Mike joined us this week on Geeks Geezers Googlization. Geeks, Geezers & Googlization Show is broadcast live Wednesday's at 1PM ET. The Geeks, Geezers & Googlization TV Show is viewed live on Facebook, Talk 4 TV, YouTube and broadcast on W4CY Radio, part of Talk 4 Radio, on the Talk 4 Media Network. Following the broadcast, the replay will be available at the same links for YouTube and Facebook, our podcast website Geeks Geezers Googlization website, and on most podcasts including Apple Podcast, iHeart, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, and more. Important links: Mini AQ documentary: Learn about AQ Join our AQ Booster Masterclass Interested in AQai certification? Contact us. 

375M People Stuck in Deep SHIFT: Is AQ the Solution?

Michael Taylor is a successful motivational speaker, entrepreneur, author, and radio show host. Michael is also a black man who had to shatter all the negative stereotypes of black men that’s often held by the general public. Instead of succumbing to the life of a high school dropout, bankruptcy, depression, homelessness, and racism, Michael befriended adversity and turned it into his ally. He now helps people around the world achieve success, happiness, and personal well-being. Following the gruesome killing of George Floyd, Coach Michael Taylor believes now is a time for optimism and that lasting change can be made for the entire back community, He coaches black men (as well as people of all colors, races, genders, and ethnic groups) to overcome the stereotype mindset and empowers them to live extraordinary lives.  Michael is the author of several books including his bestselling book, Shattering Black Male Stereotypes and Adversity is Your Greatest Ally. Geeks Geezers and Googlization is also now available on YouTube Live and Facebook Live.

Shattering Black Male Stereotypes & Adversity Myths

Michael Levitt is a burnout survivor and one of the world’s leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. In just one year Michael experienced a heart attack that should have killed him, lost his job during the economic recession, had his family vehicle repossessed by the bank, and then, the bank foreclosed on his house. Michael says, “this was the best thing to ever happen to him.” Like the phoenix, he reimagined his life to launch the Breakfast Leaders Network, which helps individuals and teams avoid the ravages of burnout and their own worst-case scenarios. With unprecedented change disrupting our lives, burnout is an epidemic. If you feel like screaming at the top of your lungs “I simply can’t take it anymore,” then this episode is for you. Michael is the author of 369 Days: How to Survive Burnout. Geeks, Geezers & Googlization Show is broadcast live every Wednesday at 1PM ET. The Geeks, Geezers & Googlization TV Show is viewed on Facebook Live and YouTube Live plus available on your favorite podcast. Here are just a few: Apple Podcast Listen Here. Amazon Music Listen Here. Iheart Radio Listen Here. Spotify Listen Here. The Geeks, Geezers & Googlization Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

I Simply Can’t Take It Anymore!| How to Survive Burnout

 Who better to help your company win The Talent War than Mike Sarraille, a retired US Navy SEAL officer, and George Randle, former US Army officer, both trained to identify, mentor, and develop the best of the best talent. What they discovered throughout their careers is that Special Operations and Great Organizations have one thing in common: they both win when they have the right talent. They have also uncovered and faced the enemy: 3 common hiring mistakes that many businesses repeatedly make. Their solutions are revealed in a new book The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent.   Memorable quotes: Leadership is more important than industry experience. Human capital management is a subset of leadership. Human Resources needs to move from fear-based hiring to potential-based hiring. The podcast is also available on YouTube, Facebook, Apple, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Play, and most podcasts.   Geeks, Geezers & Googlization Show is broadcast live Wednesday's at 1PM ET. The Geeks, Geezers & Googlization TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). The Geeks, Geezers & Googlization Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).       

The Talent War: Great Organizations Avoid These 3 Hiring Mistakes

From HR to politics, Main Street to Wall Street, an impassioned plea for more empathy can be heard. It’s being hailed as the cure for conflict and the catalyst for inclusion. But like everything else these days, are we becoming numb? Will we become apathetic about empathy? Will empathy just become another business rallying cry destined for the buzzword graveyard? Join on this episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization when we welcome Lee Andrese, Principal & Managing Partner at akathame LLC to discuss empathy, apathy, and the future of business-as-unusual.

Is Empathy Fatigue Inevitable?

In this episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization, Gordon Zeilstra, Chief Revenue Officer at Tracesafe, joins us to talk about the power and pitfalls of Contact Tracing and Social Distancing. Getting back to business-as-usual is an understatement. Post-pandemic uncertainty and complexity have spun employee and customer anxiety into an all-time high. What must be done to manage the triple challenge of optimal productivity, employee safety, and customer trust? How can you encourage effective interaction, practice social distancing, and respect personal privacy?  Geeks, Geezers & Googlization Show is broadcast live each Wednesday at 1PM ET on W4CY.com, Facebook, and YouTube and is available for replay on most podcasts including Apple.  The Geeks, Geezers & Googlization Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Will Post-Pandemic Work Ever Be Safe Again?

It’s undeniable: The year 2020 will soon be written into the history book and HR needs data literacy more than ever.  And who better to talk about HR Data Literacy than Victor Assad, CEO of Victor Assad Strategic HR Consulting, Managing Partner of InnovationOne, and Sales Advisor to MeBeBot. Victor is the author of the highly acclaimed book, Hack Recruiting: The Best of Empirical Research, Method and Process, and Digitization.

HR Needs Data Literacy More Than Ever

Do you know what separates top sales performers from average ones? It’s not grit, money, perks, finely tuned sales scripts, or a motivational tag line but a sense of purpose. It’s what our guest Elizabeth Lotardo, from McLeod and More, calls Noble Selling, two words you don’t often see together often. She didn’t pull noble selling pull out of thin air either but based it on years of research and 10,000 hours of studying salespeople. So, does your sales force have a noble purpose, or do they just sell stuff? Listen to Elizabeth share how business owners and managers can inspire a purpose-driven culture that will drive revenues too!

Noble Selling and the Purpose-Driven Culture

Micole Garatti is another not-so-Millennial Millennial, defying the stereotype as she helps to transform the future of work and the role Human Resources will play. Micole is the CEO of SocialMicole, Author of The Most Inclusive HR Influencer List, Marketing Manager at Talview, and Host of the #HRforAll Twitter chat. Micole will definitely be a name you'll be hearing more about in the future but you don't have to wait.  Tune in now. 

Diversifying Voices of HR Influence

When the SHIFT hits your plan, hire a corporate anthropologist! Whether your business growth is stalled, sales are in a slump, or your talent pool is bone dry, it’s time to do things differently. More and more organizations are relying on Blue Ocean Strategy to help them adapt, stand out, and meet the unmet needs of non-customers. Can this work for Human Resources and talent acquisition too? Listen, fresh opportunities might be standing right in front of you. Our guest today is a corporate anthropologist Andrea (Andi) J Simon,Ph.D, trained practitioner of Blue Ocean Strategy, author of On the Brink and Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business (2021), and host of On the Brink podcast with over 150,000 monthly listeners.

Creating a Blue Ocean of Top-Tier Talent

Living on a “Corona-coaster?” Welcome to the New Normal where many of us are pinging between hope and despair, leaving us exhausted. Amidst all the disruption and uncertainty our guest John Sanei sees opportunity in abundance. He relies on foresight- a robust, heart-led, decision-making approach that makes us curious, optimistic, and excited. During this episode, John shares his foresight on future of work, future employees, and future leadership.  To watch the full interview and/or read the transcript, click here. John Sanei (Sah-nay) is a Knowledge Mercenary who travels the globe to uncover the lessons needed to uplift communities and help humanity thrive. His unlimited fascination with the future has seen him become Africa’s first faculty member at Singularity University in San Francisco, a lecturer at Duke Corporate Education in Johannesburg, and a Partner Associate at the Copenhagen Institute of Future Studies in Denmark. His current best-selling book is Foresight. FutureNEXT is scheduled for release in fall 2020.

Success on the Corona-Coaster | Foresight & FutureNEXT

Many people assume their job title as their identity. Any change in job status (from sudden unemployment to promotion) then puts well-being and self-worth on a roller-coaster. COVID-19 has a lot of people thinking and reflecting. If you are struggling to figure out what’s next for your career, your job, and your work, you want to click play and listen to our guest Laurie Ruettimann. She has a simple suggestion: Bet on Yourself! Laurie is a former human resources leader turned writer, speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur Get your life back on track by listening to “your work is not your worth.”

Your Worth Is Not Your Work

  Help wanted: Leaders worth following! More than ever people seek effective leaders. Who can blame them? The world is a pretty complex and uncertain place. Seeking normalcy, we are attracted to leaders who bring out the best in us. Who are those leaders? What do they do differently from “dumpster fire” leaders? Tim Spiker, founder of The Aperio and the Who* Not What People Principle, has narrowed down the list of world-class leadership qualities to a shortlist of two, shared by 77% of exceptional leaders. To crack Tim’s code for effective leadership, listen now. You can also his website, order his book, and sign up for his mailing list.  Use promo code ggg to get a special bonus too.

Leaders Worth Following

The Health Hero rode into the Geeks Geezers Googlization Show this week. Tim James is living, walking proof about how getting rid of all the crap in our bodies - I’m being figurative and literal here - can change our lives. Whether you stressed out, struggling with chronic health issues, or just looking for more energy to keep up with your kids and grandchildren, Tim dares you to check out what Chemical-Free living can do for you.  Long before COVID-19 disrupted our communities and entered our bodies, we’ve been eating, breathing, and absorbing toxic chemicals from things that are supposed to be good for us, such as meats, fruits, and even toothpaste. These chemicals lower our immunity to all sorts of chronic conditions and community infections. Vaccine or not, this pandemic will resolve. What won’t resolve by itself is what we’re doing to our bodies.  Join me when Chemical Free Body founder Tim James shares his remarkable transformation from a guy ridden with multiple health issues in his 30s to a “younger’ version of himself just a few years later. Learn his Core 4 Secrets that can transform your life and even help renew your career. Tim also generously offered an introductory discount code for our Geeks Geezers Googlization listeners.  Click here and at checkout use code: ggg

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