Solutions Driven’s Post

“Would I trust them with my business?” That’s the first question you should ask yourself..... when you’re thinking of bringing a senior leader into your team..... These types of hires can feel overwhelming.... Especially given how critical they are to the future success of the business.... And I know just how hard it can be to take the leap and bring senior people in..... It’s not just about filling roles.... We’re finding the people who can grow your business.... while protecting your vision. And key to this is knowing you have made the right decision.... Beyond the Founder’s process is centered around this belief: 👉 We take the time to genuinely understand your aspirations and objectives 👉 Ensure that each candidate aligns with your goals and values 👉 Deploy a personalised process that lets us identify leaders.... who will contribute to your success.... and resonate with your mission So we can ensure that you build a leadership team..... that reflects your vision and drives your agency forward. #BeyondTheFounder #LeadershipHires #SeniorHires

Business never progresses in a linear fashion. There will be significant wins, but also substantial setbacks. The journey will have its ups and downs, with notable failures along the way. Therefore, you need a strong team to navigate through the chaos. A great team is composed of exceptional people, and there are strategies to hire individuals and leaders who can adapt to the environment. You need leaders who can deliver on short term goals and also prepare Organization for long term success . Here is my Sunday thoughts on business and leadership hiring.#Leadership #LeadMK

𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑝—𝑖𝑡’𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑥𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛. When I work with organisations, my goal is to develop cohesive teams that are set up for success. According to research by Gallup 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟐𝟏% 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐𝟐% 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬. It’s not enough to have great leadership, it's the support system around them—whether in operations, finance, or technical roles—to complement. The future of business growth lies in the ability to build high-performing teams from the ground up, creating a structure where leaders and their teams are aligned and empowered to succeed. Are you focusing on building leadership teams AND the support system around them? #LeadershipHiring #TeamDevelopment #HighPerformingTeams #ExecutiveSearch #KennedyFox

Lital Marom says it well: "Leadership is not just about managing resources or making decisions. It’s about inspiring change, driving innovation and unlocking the potential within each team member." Transformational leadership plays a pivotal role in fueling innovation within the finance industry. Leaders who adopt a transformational approach inspire and motivate their teams to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and pursue new ideas and opportunities. By fostering a culture of innovation, these leaders encourage employees to embrace change, experiment with novel solutions, and push the boundaries of what's possible in finance. #Leadership #Transformation #Resources #Change #Innovation #Finance

Is your fixation on industry experience holding you back? With over 850 leaders on our roster, we've seen both sides of this coin. Here's what we've learned: 1. Sometimes, industry experience is crucial. When it is, we find the right fit. 2. Other times, leaders think they need it... but they don't. Why? They might say: "We need those industry connections!" But their real challenge? Execution. Process. Follow-through. In these cases, we challenge their thinking. The truth is, skills are often more transferable than you'd think. A leader with a track record of: • Leveling up processes • Creating scalable playbooks • Driving results in various industries ...might be exactly what you need. The key? Focus on the specific challenge you're facing. Is it really about industry know-how? Or is it about leadership and execution? What's your take? How important is industry experience when bringing in a new leader? Share your thoughts below! #leadership #hiring #businessstrategy #salesleadershipcapital Vendux LLC Henning Schwinum Andrew M. Courtney Pounds

Leaders are generally too busy with strategy and growth they don’t focus on who they are hiring and how to lead them. An interesting video from Joshua del Rio, highlights the importance of understanding the costs of your workforce, as people are the key to scaling & growth. #leadership #management #hiring #recruiting

Leadership Lessons from The Outsiders The Outsiders is one of my favorite books because it offers incredible insights into leadership. It highlights how some of the most successful and unconventional CEOs focused on what truly mattered—capital allocation. Instead of getting bogged down in the daily grind or constantly managing investors, they made strategic, long-term decisions about where to invest their company’s cash and resources. What really stood out to me was how these leaders trusted their teams to handle the day-to-day operations while they focused on the bigger picture. They weren’t micromanagers; they empowered their teams and guided the company’s direction with a light touch. For leaders and managers: It’s a reminder that you don’t need to do everything yourself. Trust your team and focus on strategy, while keeping an eye on KPIs. For individual contributors: Understand how your work fits into the bigger picture. When you take ownership and align your efforts with the broader goals, that’s where you can make a real impact. The Outsiders is full of lessons on how trusting your people, staying focused on long-term strategy, and making smart resource decisions can drive success. I highly recommend reading it. #Leadership #Strategy #Empowerment #TheOutsiders #Teamwork #BusinessGrowth

On average, CEOs spend only 3% of their time with customers. Although most companies claim to be customer-centric, the extent to which the leadership team interacts with customers shows that this is not always the case. To build successful companies, business leaders must get out and actively listen to their customers. See 4 examples of great initiatives to bridge the gap between executive teams and customers. 🌟 (Links to full stories in the comments)

Here’s a really boring piece of leadership advice. Keep saying the same thing. Over + over again. Doesn’t sound exciting but it’s required. As leaders, we’re usually executing things. Strategy. Vision. Asks. Your team needs to hear it. A lot. And even more. So you need to say it. Over + over again. The leaders that really drive things. Are the leaders that stay on things. And keep talking about it. Making it nearly impossible to miss. It becomes engrained into the cultural fabric. If you’re missing this. You’re missing a huge opportunity. Doesn’t mean BE boring. You can leverage communicate to spice it up. Just stay on the message. To ensure your team stays on it. If you’ve worked with me… What’s something you remember me… Saying over + over + over again? #leadership #communication #culture #strategy

A study by Bain of 1,250 companies found that those with highly effective top teams outperform their competition in revenue growth, profitability, and total shareholder return.   Interestingly, the study found that it's not the individual leader's ability to lead others or cultivate highly talented individuals with deep expertise and all the right experiences that make the biggest difference. What matters most is a top team's ability to act as a collective.   So, if you want your business to succeed, focus on building a strong leadership team that can work together effectively. It could be the key to taking your business to the next level. #leadershipteams #businesssuccess #collectiveaction