Description:
In this engaging episode of the Builders Podcast, host Matt welcomes Jeannette Sibly, an expert in leadership coaching and talent advising. With decades of experience and a hands-on approach to driving tangible business results, Jeannette shares insights from the trenches that are particularly relevant to small and medium-sized business leaders.
Jeannette discusses the nuances of hiring, the transformative power of effective coaching, and the common pitfalls that companies face in the employment process. From the importance of knowing who you're hiring to the critical role of job fit in an employee's success, Jeannette emphasizes the high cost of intuition-based hiring and the substantial benefits of a structured, data-driven approach.
Listeners are provided with a wealth of knowledge, including actionable strategies for improving hiring processes and optimizing team performance. Jeannette's focus on people challenges and her tools for understanding the core of an individual make this episode a must-listen for any business owner or manager looking to refine their hiring and management practices.
Key Takeaways:
- Hiring the right people is less expensive than training and exiting, but doing it poorly can be costly and detrimental to your business.
- Jeannette advocates for a balanced hiring approach, with one-third of the decision based on interviews, one-third on vetted assessments, and one-third on thorough due diligence.
- Proper assessments are vital for determining job fit; legitimate assessments should have technical manuals, high validity and reliability, and account for distortion.
- Employers must understand that job fit is the number one indicator of job success, and not all capable job applicants will necessarily fit the job.
- Leadership and hiring managers should be equipped with the right questions and tools to discern between an interviewee's rehearsed responses and their true potential and fit for the role.
Jeannette Seibly
Jeannette Seibly is a Talent Advisor/Leadership Results Coach with over 31 years of experience guiding leaders and bosses to improve their hiring, coaching, and managing practices and produce amazing results! And yes, achieving business success always starts with having the right people in the right jobs! She has been an Authorized PXT Select Partner for over 31 years.
THE MEAT OF IT!
- Introduction: The Hiring Triangle and Its Importance
- The evolution of hiring practices
- Introduction to the Hiring Triangle: Assessments, Interviews, and Due Diligence
- Jeanette Sibly's Journey
- Transition from HR to leadership coaching
- Over 40 years of experience in talent development
- The Significance of Job Fit
- Defining job fit and its impact on organizational success
- The Harvard Business Review study on job fit as the number one indicator of job success
- Assessments: The First Corner of the Triangle
- The role of assessments in hiring and development
- Criteria for selecting the right assessments
- Avoiding common pitfalls in assessment use
- Interviews: The Second Corner of the Triangle
- Structuring interviews to gauge true capabilities
- Beyond intuitive hiring: Asking the right questions
- The importance of focusing on job-related inquiries
- Due Diligence: The Third Corner of the Triangle
- Comprehensive background checks and their significance
- Using third-party services for verification
- The value of references and how to utilize them effectively
- Integrating the Hiring Triangle for Job Fit
- Balancing assessments, interviews, and due diligence
- Case studies on the effectiveness of the Hiring Triangle
- Adapting the triangle to different industries and roles
- Beyond Hiring: Developing Talent and Nurturing Growth
- The role of continuous assessment in employee development
- Coaching strategies for talent development
- The impact of job fit on long-term employee engagement and performance
- Conclusion: Key Takeaways and Next Steps
- Summarizing the Hiring Triangle's impact on job fit and organizational success
- How to connect with Jeanette Sibly for further insights
Click to See Episode Chapters and Timestamp
| Timestamp | Summary |
| 0:00:17 | Matt introduces the episode and asks for support |
| 0:00:40 | Matt welcomes Jeanette Sibly to the show |
| 0:03:11 | Jeanette shares her background in HR and coaching |
| 0:05:47 | Jeanette discusses the importance of coaching for small businesses |
| 0:08:43 | Matt and Jeanette talk about the challenges of coaching in companies |
| 0:10:20 | Jeanette highlights the importance of self-awareness and finding the right coach |
| 0:12:23 | Jeanette shares a story about a coaching experience with a client |
| 0:13:16 | The impact of intuitive hiring and the importance of job fit |
| 0:14:26 | The three areas that leaders can directly impact: hiring, training, and letting go |
| 0:14:58 | The prevalence of intuitive hiring and the need for job-related questions |
| 0:16:03 | The significance of using qualified assessments in the hiring process |
| 0:17:18 | The importance of delving into a candidate's actual experience |
| 0:18:14 | The limitations of relying solely on interviews and the value of due diligence |
| 0:19:11 | The focus on likability in hiring and the need for job fit |
| 0:20:25 | The Harvard Business Review study on job fit as the top indicator of success |
| 0:21:01 | The example of hiring salespeople and the importance of assessing job fit |
| 0:22:33 | The significance of conducting thorough due diligence, including reference checks |
| 0:23:14 | The impact of hiring the wrong customer service person on a company |
| 0:24:13 | The need for leaders to address and resolve issues with employees |
| 0:25:30 | The importance of multitasking and paying attention in customer service roles |
| 0:26:41 | The value of skill testing in the hiring process |
| 0:27:11 | Degree verification and background checks |
| 0:28:17 | Importance of doing a US-based background check |
| 0:30:00 | Adapting the job to fit the employee |
| 0:31:08 | Using the right assessments for selection |
| 0:33:39 | Addressing issues with job expectations |
| 0:35:55 | The misconception of fast thinking as the right fit |
| 0:37:50 | Dealing with employees who are not the right fit |
| 0:38:38 | Importance of using reliable assessments for hiring |
| 0:40:12 | Jeannette discusses how tools can be distorted and manipulated in the hiring process. |
| 0:41:13 | Jeannette explains the importance of using scientifically and legally based assessments in the hiring process. |
| 0:43:00 | Jeannette shares a story about the consequences of not properly evaluating assessment distortion. |
| 0:44:20 | Matt asks about the process of filling out assessments and potential interviewee deception. |
| 0:45:00 | Jeannette emphasizes the importance of gathering information beyond assessments, such as social media, when making hiring decisions. |
| 0:46:30 | Jeannette describes her ideal clients as owner-operators in tech, engineering, finance, and manufacturing industries. |
| 0:47:44 | Jeannette highlights the legal and financial impact of hiring the wrong people and the benefits of strategic hiring processes. |
| 0:49:42 | Jeannette provides information on how to connect with her on LinkedIn and access her books on her website. |
| 0:51:15 | Matt thanks Jeannette for her insights and concludes the conversation. |
| 0:51:23 | Matt provides closing remarks and information about his agency, Unified Web Design. |
Check out these related Episodes:
- Episode 160: Jim Bishop – Transforming Leadership: Navigating the Changes in Today’s Business World
- Episode 124 – Rick Girard: Transforming Hiring: From Gut Feelings to Evidence-Based Decisions
- Episode 74: Laura Raynak – Her Entrepreneurial Story & Becoming a Successful Executive Talent Scout
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