Fire Your Hiring Habits

By: John W. Mitchell
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  • Join Dr. John Mitchell, the president of IPC and a leading expert in organizational transformation, as he explores the journeys of extraordinary global leaders. In Fire Your Hiring Habits, you'll learn how these thought leaders have tackled the ongoing skills gap, solved workforce challenges, and driven progress in their organizations. From in-depth conversations to personal stories, you'll gain valuable insights and practical tips to help you close the skills gap and reimagine your workplace. Whether you're looking to improve employee engagement, close the diversity gap, or drive innovation, this podcast offers actionable strategies to help you succeed: Fire Your Hiring Habits with John Mitchell is a production of Forbes Books.
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Episodes
  • Think Differently: Unlocking Non-Obvious Ideas with Rohit Bhargava

    Think Differently: Unlocking Non-Obvious Ideas with Rohit Bhargava
    Jan 7 2025
    This week John is joined by futurist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker Rohit Bhargava to explore how "non-obvious thinking" can transform workplaces and leadership strategies. Rohit shares insights from his book, Non-Obvious Thinking: How to See What Others Miss, including his powerful SIFT framework—Space, Insight, Focus, and Twist—to help leaders and organizations uncover new ideas and navigate challenges creatively. Discover how leaders can break free from conventional thinking, foster innovation across teams, and embrace diversity in unexpected ways. Learn practical tips to create a culture of creativity, from redefining hiring practices to rethinking networking with strategies like the 7-Minute Meetup. Rohit also shares fascinating stories, including lessons from Dr. Seuss, the world's most dangerous playground, and the termite mounds of Zimbabwe. Whether you're an HR professional, a team leader, or simply looking to reimagine the way you work, this episode offers actionable advice to inspire fresh perspectives.
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    39 mins
  • Unleashing Leadership and Brand Potential with Sunny Bonnell

    Unleashing Leadership and Brand Potential with Sunny Bonnell
    Dec 3 2024
    In this episode of Fire Your Hiring Habits, John sits down with Sunny Bonnell, co-founder of Motto and co-author of Rare Breed, to explore the transformative power of branding and leadership in shaping thriving organizations. Sunny shares her journey from moonlighting as a graphic designer to helping iconic brands like Google, Microsoft, and Virgin build unified visions that inspire both teams and audiences. Listeners will learn practical strategies for fostering creative collisions in the workplace, embracing healthy conflict, and ensuring values aren't just words on the wall but actionable principles driving behavior. Sunny also discusses how storytelling can be a catalyst for aligning team culture with a brand's purpose, navigating uncertainty, and creating environments where innovation thrives. Packed with insights on leadership, team dynamics, and the art of the "big idea worth rallying around," this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their organizational impact. Tune in for actionable tips and inspirational stories that will help you reimagine the way you lead and build your team!
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    49 mins
  • From Bees to Boardrooms: Lessons in Group Intelligence with Siobhan McHale

    From Bees to Boardrooms: Lessons in Group Intelligence with Siobhan McHale
    Oct 17 2024
    John sits down with Siobhan McHale, a renowned expert in workforce transformation and author of "The Hive Mind at Work," to discuss her groundbreaking insights on group intelligence (GQ) and its crucial role in organizational change. Drawing from her extensive experience, including a seven-year initiative at ANZ Bank, Siobhan explains how leaders can harness group dynamics for rapid, meaningful change, challenging the myth that cultural transformation always takes years. She offers practical strategies for reframing roles and intervening in complex human ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of GQ over IQ and EQ in today's complex work environments. Siobhan shares the nine laws of group dynamics, methods for identifying and rewiring organizational patterns, and strategies for hiring and developing high-GQ leaders, providing invaluable insights for both seasoned executives and emerging leaders looking to create more agile, productive workplaces in an era of constant change.
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    43 mins

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