Reduce Hiring Mistakes with Jordan Burton

The Better Leadership Team Show

In this episode of The Breakthrough Leadership Team Show, my guest is Jordan Burton, an executive assessor and interviewing trainer with over 17 years of experience. He specializes in training top VC and Private Equity investors and high-growth companies on how to hire the best talent. Jordan was a Partner at the renowned leadership advisory firm ghSMART, a consultant at Bain & Company, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. At his training firm Talgo, he manages relationships with industry giants like Sequoia Capital, TH Lee, and Palantir Technologies.

Tune in and learn practical strategies for better role definitions, sourcing top talent through networks, and conducting structured interviews that reveal true competencies. Jordan shares insider tips on avoiding common hiring mistakes, building a virtual talent bench, and adapting recruitment for remote work. Whether you’re a leader or HR professional, this conversation offers actionable insights to enhance your hiring processes and build a top-tier team.

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1. Reduce Hiring Mistakes with Jordan Burton (00:00:00)

2. The Importance of Talent in Leadership (00:01:58)

3. Understanding the Role of an Executive Assessor (00:03:27)

4. Challenges in Interviewing and Hiring (00:05:16)

5. Redefining Role Definitions (00:08:43)

6. Effective Sourcing Strategies (00:16:32)

7. Building a Culture of Talent Acquisition (00:20:23)

8. Building a Virtual Bench for Recruitment (00:23:49)

9. Incorporating Diversity in Recruitment (00:25:23)

10. Effective Interviewing and Evaluation Strategies (00:26:42)

11. Common Interview Mistakes to Avoid (00:27:08)

12. Structured Interview Formats and Their Importance (00:30:15)

13. Assessing Core Values and Cultural Fit (00:33:20)

14. Adapting Hiring Processes for Remote Work (00:41:41)

15. Talgo's Approach to Enhancing Hiring Practices (00:42:48)

16. Conclusion and Contact Information (00:44:39)