How One Leader Is Winning at Recruiting, Week After Week
Release Date: 10/22/2024
Recruiting the Wrong Person Drops Production by 30%: Hire Right!
Recruiting Conversations
In this episode, I explore the significant impact of hiring decisions on team productivity. Drawing on research from the Kellogg School of Management, I discuss how hiring the wrong person can reduce production by 30%, while hiring top producers boosts team output by 15%. I share actionable strategies for setting hiring standards, aligning values, and navigating high-pressure recruiting situations. Episode Breakdown [00:00] Introduction - The challenges recruiting leaders face in balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards. [01:30] The Kellogg Study - How proximity to...
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Your Emails Are Costing You Recruits Subtitle: How 3 Small Email Shifts Landed A Big Recruit For One Leader
Recruiting Conversations
In this episode, I share a proven framework for crafting emails that close deals with hesitant recruits. Using a real-world success story, I reveal how moving from abstract promises to concrete specifics can make the difference between a signed offer and a lost opportunity. Episode Breakdown [00:00] Introduction - The challenge of closing recruits when competitors enter the picture and how communication plays a critical role. [01:30] The Hail Mary Email - A coaching client’s experience with a recruit who was at the finish line but started to ghost. [03:00] The Problem with Abstract...
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How to Win at Recruiting When You Have 12 Other Responsibilities
Recruiting Conversations
In this special year-end episode, I challenge Recruiting Leaders to approach 2025 differently by rethinking how they manage their time. Drawing inspiration from unconventional success stories, like Rick Barry’s legendary underhand free throws, I encourage you to break free from cultural norms, focus on what truly matters, and double down on efforts that yield exponential results. Episode Breakdown [00:00] Introduction - Reflecting on the past year and preparing for a breakthrough 2025. [02:30] The Lead Dog Principle - As a leader, your team will only go as fast as you lead them. Vision...
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Turn ‘No Shows’ Into New Hires With This Framework
Recruiting Conversations
In this episode, I share a game-changing framework for recruiting leaders to transform "no shows" into enthusiastic new hires. By leveraging extravagant and ascending value, you can speed up the hiring process and build stronger connections with potential recruits. This strategy is ideal for leaders looking to make 2025 their best recruiting year yet. Episode Breakdown [00:00] Introduction - The challenge of recruiting in a noisy, competitive landscape. [02:00] The Problem with Typical Follow-Ups - Why "just checking in" doesn’t work and how it leads to disengagement. [05:00] Extravagant...
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Day One Leadership: Stay Curious, Stay Relevant
Recruiting Conversations
In this episode, I explore the "day one mindset" and why it’s essential for recruiting leaders to remain dynamic in a fast-changing world. By staying curious, adaptable, and committed to growth, you can position yourself as a leader who thrives in any environment. I share practical strategies, real-world examples, and actionable steps to help you embrace this mindset and elevate your recruiting efforts. Episode Breakdown [00:00] Introduction - What is the "day one mindset," and why does it matter for leaders today? [02:00] The Accelerating Pace of Change - How shifts in technology, consumer...
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Blueprint for Recruiting Success in 2025
Recruiting Conversations
In this episode, I share practical strategies for recruiting leaders to create a winning plan for the year ahead. From setting a vision to defining daily actions, I provide a framework to align goals with measurable outcomes. This episode will help you focus on personal growth, innovation, and accountability to elevate your recruiting efforts in the coming year. Episode Breakdown [00:00] Introduction - The importance of crafting a detailed recruiting plan tied to a larger vision. [02:00] Vision vs. Goals - Why a vision with a roadmap is more effective than standalone goals. [05:00] Reflecting...
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How Recruiting Leaders Can Win Big on LinkedIn
Recruiting Conversations
In this episode, I dive into the essentials of building your leadership brand through social media content. As a recruiting leader, your ability to attract talent starts with how you represent yourself online. I share actionable tips, proven tools, and a content framework to help you create engaging daily posts that will establish you as a trusted and attractive leader in your industry. Episode Breakdown [00:00] Introduction - Why social media content is a non-negotiable tool for modern recruiting leaders. [02:00] The Attractive Leader - What it means to be a leader with clear...
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Why Every Recruiting Leader Needs a Real Break
Recruiting Conversations
In this Thanksgiving-inspired episode, I dive into the importance of restoration for recruiting leaders. With so many responsibilities pulling us in different directions, stepping back to recharge is critical for maintaining peak performance. I share personal stories, practical tips, and insights on how to fully unplug and return to your role with renewed energy and focus. Episode Breakdown [00:00] Introduction - Why restoration is key for recruiting leaders and the value of intentional breaks. [01:30] The Weight of the Role - Acknowledging the unique pressures of recruiting leaders and the...
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Lost Your Drive? Here’s How to Get It Back
Recruiting Conversations
In this episode, I tackle one of the most overlooked yet crucial traits of great leaders: passion. Being passionate about your role as a recruiting leader isn’t optional—it’s essential. If you’re struggling to find alignment, lacking clarity, or feeling burned out, this episode will help you evaluate where you stand, reignite your energy, and find your passion again. Episode Breakdown [00:00] Introduction - The importance of passion in recruiting leadership and why it’s central to success. [03:30] The Role of Alignment - Why a lack of alignment with leadership can drain your passion...
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Want to Be a Leader Worth Following?
Recruiting Conversations
In today’s episode, we dive into the power of your leadership brand on social media. With a practical approach to what I call “Social ID,” we’ll explore how you, as a leader, can use digital platforms to showcase your authentic values, connect more deeply, and ultimately become a leader worth following. If you’re growth-oriented and focused on building a winning team, then this episode will give you actionable insights into leveraging social media as part of your recruiting strategy. Episode Breakdown [00:00] Introduction - Why your leadership brand on social media matters now more...
info_outlineWelcome to Recruiting Conversations! I’m Richard Milligan, and today we’re diving into the strategy a successful recruiting leader is using to hire someone almost every week. This episode is for the one percenters—those who are ready to activate these tips and win at scale.
Episode Breakdown
00:00 - 01:00 - Richard introduces the episode and explains that the insights he’s about to share come directly from a recruiting leader who is consistently hiring about one person per week.
01:01 - 02:30 - The context of a “recruiting leader” is defined: someone managing a team but also responsible for recruiting. Richard emphasizes that the leader discussed here has been following a proven system that is helping them win consistently.
02:31 - 04:00 - Richard introduces the first key component of the system: having a strong social leadership brand. This leader posts daily on social media, communicates directly with recruits, and provides valuable content to attract talent.
04:01 - 06:00 - The second component is using a dialer who calls on behalf of the leader. The dialer’s approach isn’t about selling the company, but instead doing research and connecting based on shared values between the recruit and the leader.
06:01 - 08:30 - Richard explains how this dialer system works: the dialer introduces the leader as someone who shares core values with the recruit and sets up a five- to ten-minute, no-recruitment-allowed phone conversation.
08:31 - 10:00 - The third component is the next-step process. The leader follows a consistent system, starting with a brief phone call, moving to a face-to-face meeting, and potentially to an office visit. This process helps close candidates quickly.
10:01 - 12:00 - Richard discusses the importance of right-brain recruiting—getting recruits to feel that the leader and opportunity are right for them, which speeds up decision-making.
12:01 - 14:00 - A critical part of the system is follow-up. Richard explains how simple follow-up messages sent after setting an appointment (including a LinkedIn profile link) can significantly improve the chances of recruits showing up to meetings.
14:01 - 16:00 - Richard shares that this system has been so successful because it focuses on little things, like strong phone scripts and a defined next-step process, which many recruiting leaders overlook.
Key Takeaways
- Social Leadership Brand: Posting consistently on social media and positioning yourself as an attractive leader helps draw in recruits.
- Dialer System: Having a dialer connect with recruits based on shared values leads to meaningful conversations without the pressure of recruitment.
- Next-Step Process: A clear process of moving recruits through stages (from phone call to office visit) ensures momentum and quick closures.
Recruiting success doesn’t have to be complicated. This three-pronged strategy—building a strong social brand, using a dialer to initiate contact, and following a clear next-step process—can help you consistently bring in top talent. Remember, recruiting is about perfecting the little things.
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