Description

Summary

In this episode of Inside the Leader's Mind, David Suson interviews Jeremy Jensen, CEO and founder of Encore Search Partners. They discuss the keys to creating a successful workplace culture, the importance of employee trust, and the challenges leaders face in adapting to a changing workforce. Jeremy shares insights on decision-making, the shift towards performance-based compensation, and the significance of continual improvement in leadership. The conversation highlights the need for leaders to be adaptable and to invest in long-term growth strategies while maintaining a focus on employee engagement and satisfaction.

Takeaways

• Implementing EOS has transformed our workplace culture.
• Confidential employee surveys provide valuable insights.
• Transparency in leadership builds trust among employees.
• Scaling requires a focus on lead generation, not just revenue.
• Effective leaders prioritize continual improvement.
• Investing in new hires can yield long-term benefits.
• Quick decision-making is crucial for organizational growth.
• Adapting to the needs of younger employees is essential.
• Performance-based cultures are becoming the norm.
• Trust and rapport are key to executive team stability.

Sound bites

"Failing forward faster."
"The state of leadership businesses today."
"It's all about the measurement."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Jensen and Encore Search Partners
01:44 The Secret Sauce of a Great Workplace
03:17 Leadership and Employee Trust
06:56 Scaling a Successful Search Firm
09:04 Characteristics of Effective Leaders
10:33 Investing in Long-Term Growth
12:41 Decisiveness as a Leadership Superpower
16:52 Challenges in Modern Leadership
21:17 Adapting to a Changing Workforce
25:13 Performance-Based Culture vs. Traditional Compensation
29:51 Personal Growth and Leadership Development
31:17 Building Trust within Executive Teams

Guest Contact Info

https://encoresearch.com/team/jeremy-jenson/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjenson/

Keywords

leadership, employee engagement, workplace culture, executive search, business growth, decision making, performance-based culture, trust in leadership, adapting to change, modern workforce, encore search partners, jeremy jensen, david suson