Do you know who you're hiring? Screening employees with David Sawyer
Cut Through the Noise with Dave Turano
Release Date: 03/08/2022
Cut Through the Noise with Dave Turano
Anyone remember the 'The Island of Misfit Toys' from the animated Christmas special, 'Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer'? It was a place that an unwanted toy was sent if a child didn't want to play with it... 'Charlie' in the box, the spotted elephant, and the water pistol that shot jelly were just three of many toys that were relegated to the island. If that special were made in 2024, I would imagine that the cast might have included 'Salespeople that forgot how to sell!' Bad joke... Thank you to Kortney Harmon, with Crelate, for a fun conversation about sales, recruiting and the importance of...
info_outline 'Why Should I Let You Join the Boys Team?' w/ Survivor Nicaragua Contestant Carolyn RiveraCut Through the Noise with Dave Turano
Someone forgot to teach Carolyn Rivera how to doubt herself... She was born to believe! Raised in Queens by a single Mom, Carolyn never bought into the story that girls couldn't compete with boys, which is why she decided to tryout for the boys gymnastics team at Forest Hills High School when she was 15. 'This is the boys gym,' someone barked when she arrived. 'I know...I'm here to tryout for the boys team,' Carolyn quipped back. Shortly after that she found herself in the principals office... 'Why should I let you join the boys team?,' he asked 'Because I am better than some of the...
info_outline I Choose to Focus on the Good Things - It Really Saved My Life - with Sean McCourtCut Through the Noise with Dave Turano
I'm proud to call this guy a friend - he's an amazing individual! Sean McCourt grew up in Teaneck, NJ; a lower middle class town just outisde of New York City. He his thankful to his Mom & Dad for instilling core values and just enough 'healthy neglect' to help him find his way in life. After High School, Sean spent four years at Roger Williams College in Rhode Island, where he ALMOST graduated! When he left college, Sean took a sales job with a staffing firm in Boston. And over the next fifteen years he often wondered what it would be like to have his own company, but the one thing...
info_outline Saying 'No' to Alcohol; Selling my Company; Living to 100 with Ken JohnsonCut Through the Noise with Dave Turano
60 going on 26! Ken Johnson has more energy than most people half his age, which is a good thing because he plans to live for another 30-40 years! In 2022, Ken stepped down as CEO of @masmedicalstaffing after nearly twenty years at the helm. Just after 911, he and his team stumbled into the Healthcare Staffing space, but no one could have anticipated that the company would sell for nine figures two decades later. Their growth was 100% orgnanic - no mergers - no acquisitions - just 'brute force' and the willingess to embrace technology. In the early days Ken threw himself into his...
info_outline The Growth Leader with Scott EdingerCut Through the Noise with Dave Turano
Best selling author and Executive Advisor, Scott Edinger; along with his long time friend and Fraternity Brother, Jay Brunetti, joined me to discuss everything from Trailer Parks to Leadership and all sorts of stuff in between. Scott's path was not an easy one. His Mom left home when he was 8 and he never knew his Dad, but with the support of a few good people in his life and a fair amount of therapy, Scott worked hard to acquire the skills and experience that allows him to advise Fortune 50 companies today. Check out 'The Growth Leader' if you want to understand how leadership, strategy...
info_outline What do you mean, 'I'm Wendy Rhoades?!?'Cut Through the Noise with Dave Turano
'Do you watch Billions?' I get this question more than I care to admit - mostly from clients... Until now, my answer has always been the same... 'No. I've never watched it.' __________________________________________________________ That's no longer true I am about to finish season 2 __________________________________________________________ What changed??? You'll find out in this episode I also share an idea that will help protect your business in an uncertain 'economy' Enjoy! jcegrp.com
info_outline Proud to be an American and Proud of My Ukrainian HeritageCut Through the Noise with Dave Turano
Yuriy Margolin, CEO & Owner at Moving Sales Professionals and Host of 'Let's Talk Moving Podcast', joined me to discuss just about everything! Yuiy migrated to the US from Ukraine at 11 years old. His English was limited and his parents did not have much money, but his work ethic, determination and beliefs helped him build a life full of meaning. Yuriy is Jewish, born in Ukraine, raised in the US and his first language was Russian. His background and unique blend of objectivity and empathy, allowed us to have a healthy conversation about delicate topics like war, immigration...
info_outline Raising Critical Thinkers with Barbara MojicaCut Through the Noise with Dave Turano
'The US has arbitrary educational standards that don't account for individual differeneces. In an effort to bring everybody up, we have done the opposite.' Thank you to retired teacher and author, Barbara Mojica, for joining me to talk about the importance of critical thinking and how her passion for learning & history helped her fulfill a rewarding career as an Educator and an Author. Even in retirement, Barbara continues to inspire children with content on her YouTube Channel and with her 14-series bookd, 'Little Miss History' Barbara came from humble beginings - lower middle...
info_outline We are Cofounders of Our Burnout with David GreenwoodCut Through the Noise with Dave Turano
Who's repsonsible for your burnout? What can be done about it? David Greenwood, author of, 'Overcoming Burnout-Real-life Strategies for Burnout Prevention and Recovery' shared some ideas with me. Greenwood works one-on-one with busy professionals that have ADHD or burnout, and in some cases both. He helps them thrive in business and in life, lower their stress and minimize the distractions that are challenging them. Together they build the systems they require to achieve the balance they desire in life. David's also hosts a popular ADHD podcast called, 'Overcoming...
info_outline Survival: When your body breaks down and your mind needs to rest with Dave HavertyCut Through the Noise with Dave Turano
David Haverty is the co-founder of Seaglass technology partners, a technical recruiting firm that is thriving in the world of AI, data, and emerging technologies. Outside of work, Dave is an enthusiastic hockey Dad of two of the grittiest athletes you'll ever meet, Dylan and Jack. He is happily married to his wife Alicia, who deserves a medal for tolerating all of his bullshit. Over the years, Dave has acted in multiple plays, found his way into an MTV music video, headlined a small music festival, and appeared in a major motion picture! He also gets THE BEST types of...
info_outlineWe need people who will not compromise the safety of our workplace.
As a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), David Sawyer recognized that all companies were worried about safety. In 2004, David started Safer Places, Inc., where he offers background screenings, drug testing, and security consulting to a variety of organizations, based on their unique settings and needs. He’s also been able to adapt with the rapid changes in digital citizenship and safety standards. Sometimes, a felony charge has more to the story. Other times, the person who charms us the most is a pathological liar.
In this episode, David offers a new lens for looking at safety–and a few reminders for how to keep ourselves, our employees, and our customers safe at work.
Find Dave and his company here: https://www.saferplacesinc.com/
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