Fletcher Wimbush is the CEO of Discovered, a leader in talent acquisition and assessment. With a rich background in entrepreneurship and leadership, Fletcher has spent years perfecting the process of matching the right talent with the right roles. His journey in talent acquisition began at a young age, and he has since built on that foundation with extensive industry experience, including opening 25 delis straight out of college and turning around a failing business unit in the commercial dish machine industry. Under his guidance, his company is known for leveraging assessments to improve hiring processes.

In this engaging episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, host Anthony Taylor invites Fletcher Wimbush, CEO of Discovered, to delve into the intricacies of talent acquisition. Broadcasting from Southern California, Fletcher draws on decades of experience in the field, sharing vital insights into improving recruitment processes and retaining top talent. The conversation is underpinned by the exploration of performance-based job descriptions, structured interviewing, and the pros and cons of leveraging AI in hiring. As Fletcher outlines, understanding the precise requirements of a job through job analysis is crucial to finding the right fit.

Fletcher highlights the significance of structured interviews and performance-based job descriptions as tools to combat common hiring pitfalls — underscoring the financial and cultural repercussions of hiring the wrong candidate. He emphasizes the importance of conducting a thorough job analysis and using resume reviews, performance-based interviewing, and technical assessments to identify a candidate's potential longevity and fit. Fletcher also touches on the innovative use of AI tools like ChatGPT in streamlining hiring processes, while cautioning about the need for skilled oversight to ensure quality results.

• Conducting a thorough job analysis and creating performance-based job descriptions are pivotal to successful hiring.

• Resumes should be used as an initial screening tool to identify potential longevity and fit.

• Structured interviewing and performance-based interviewing are among the most predictive methods to assess candidate suitability.

• AI can be a powerful tool in recruitment but requires expertise to leverage effectively.

• Hiring processes should consider both demonstrated skills and potential for growth, depending on the role's requirements.

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Chris Hunter is a renowned entrepreneur in the beverage industry, known for co-founding both Four Loko and Koya. With a rich history in business development and brand-building, Chris spearheaded the growth of the iconic Four Loko brand, infamous for its initial high-energy concoction and its prominence in the alcohol market. Transitioning to a focus on health and wellness, he co-founded Koya, a plant-based beverage company aiming to provide nutritious and delicious options. Chris is also an author, sharing his entrepreneurial journey and insights in his newly released book "Blackout Punch."

The Strategy and Leadership podcast is hosted by SME Strategy Consulting.

• Connect with them when you are looking for a strategic planning facilitator for your next strategy offsite. https://www.smestrategy.net/en/strategic-planning-facilitator
• Want to learn how to facilitate your own strategic planning process? Enroll in the Aligned Strategy Course: https://courses.smestrategy.net/courses/Aligned-strategy-course
• Connect with the host Anthony Taylor on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604/

Justin Bookey is the founder and CEO of Pongfit, a nonprofit organization that promotes the sport of ping pong for mental and physical fitness. He has a diverse professional background with experience in law, communications management, consulting, content strategy, and brand strategy. As a US Open medalist in table tennis, Justin channels his passion for the sport into leadership development, drawing parallels between successful sportsmanship and executive leadership skills. Recently, he authored a book entitled "Ping Pong Leadership," which explores how to succeed in both business and ping pong.

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The Strategy and Leadership podcast is hosted by SME Strategy Consulting.

• Connect with them when you are looking for a strategic planning facilitator for your next strategy offsite. https://www.smestrategy.net/en/strategic-planning-facilitator
• Want to learn how to facilitate your own strategic planning process? Enroll in the Aligned Strategy Course: https://courses.smestrategy.net/courses/Aligned-strategy-course
• Connect with the host Anthony Taylor on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604/