5 Interview Questions you Must ASK In 2024

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Despite having a strong product idea, Reid Hoffman’s first startup collapsed, forcing him to return investors’ capital. This tough experience reshaped his approach to entrepreneurship. By embracing failure, iterating quickly, and adapting relentlessly, he went on to become a leader at PayPal and later, the co-founder of LinkedIn. In this episode, Reid shares the concept of blitzscaling, which prioritizes speed over perfection, smart strategies for taking risks, and insights on achieving rapid market dominance. In this episode, Hala and Reid will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Building Impact-Driven Businesses (02:56) Why We Need More Entrepreneurs (04:31) The Vision Behind LinkedIn’s Success (06:43) Lessons from a Failed Startup (09:26) Making Quick, Intense Decisions at PayPal (12:39) Blitzscaling: Prioritizing Speed Over Efficiency (18:10) Maintaining Company Culture While Scaling (21:20) The Power of Early Market Dominance (25:01) The Five Stages of Company Growth (28:54) Strategies for Taking Intelligent Risks (31:44) Why Product Perfection Delays Success (33:25) Pivoting Early to Seize New Opportunities (36:18) Entrepreneurship as a Team Sport Reid Hoffman is an entrepreneur, investor, partner at Greylock, and co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI. He was an executive at PayPal and a founding investor in several companies, including OpenAI. Reid actively supports various non-profits and has received numerous accolades, including an honorary CBE from the Queen of England and the Salute to Greatness Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for his philanthropic efforts. Resources Mentioned: Reid’s Book, Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies : amzn.to/4jnQkfQ Sponsored By: OpenPhone - Get 20% off 6 months at openphone.com/PROFITING Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to rocketmoney.com/profiting Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new All Show Keywords: Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset. Career, Success, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Careers, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Career Development, Money Management, Opportunities, Professionals, Workplace, Career podcast, Entrepreneurship podcast…

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5 Interview Questions you Must ASK In 2024

Welcome to another podcast episode with Paula Maidens. The host, Paula Maidens discusses the importance of strategic hiring in the new year and shares five strategic interview questions to ensure you make the right choices for your team.

Highlights of this episode:

The threefold purpose of an interview and why this needs to be kept front of mind when structuring and executing your interview
Why strategic interview questions are needed to gain valuable insights you don’t want to miss
The importance of starting with an easy, familiar question to help both parties ease into the conversation.
Understanding the candidate's grasp of the role and their research into the company and why this is a valuable insight you don’t want to miss.
How certain questions will allow for a deeper understanding of the candidate's time management approach, preferences, and compatibility with the role.
How to understand a candidate's expectations from a managerial perspective and why you don’t want to miss this at the interview.

In this episode, Paula encourages essential business owners, CEOs and key decision makers to focus on the quality of interview questions for successful hires, invites listeners to share and highlight hiring goals for 2024, and promises to return with a new episode next week.

LINKS:

Grab my top 12 Essential Interview Questions to help you interview effectively to make sure you are always making confident hiring decisions!

Want to chat to Paula to explore working together?

Connect with me:

Website:www.paulamaidens.com

Instagram:@paulamaidensconsulting

Facebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams

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Big Dreams Great Teams® with Paula Maidens

5 Interview Questions you Must ASK In 2024

Big Dreams Great Teams® with Paula Maidens

published hace un año

MP3•Episodio en casa

5 Interview Questions you Must ASK In 2024

Highlights of this episode:

The threefold purpose of an interview and why this needs to be kept front of mind when structuring and executing your interview
Why strategic interview questions are needed to gain valuable insights you don’t want to miss
The importance of starting with an easy, familiar question to help both parties ease into the conversation.
Understanding the candidate's grasp of the role and their research into the company and why this is a valuable insight you don’t want to miss.
How certain questions will allow for a deeper understanding of the candidate's time management approach, preferences, and compatibility with the role.
How to understand a candidate's expectations from a managerial perspective and why you don’t want to miss this at the interview.

LINKS:

Grab my top 12 Essential Interview Questions to help you interview effectively to make sure you are always making confident hiring decisions!

Want to chat to Paula to explore working together?

Book a Dream Team Discovery Call

Connect with me:

Website:www.paulamaidens.com

Instagram:@paulamaidensconsulting

Facebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams

169 episodios

#MBA #Entrepreneur #Business #Paula Maidens #Leadership #Business Coach #Small Business #Hiring A Players #Coaching #Leading Teams #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Employee #Team

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In this episode of The Big Dreams Great Teams Podcast, Paula sits down with Dr. Jodi Richardson, a leading expert on anxiety and mental health, to dive deep into the complexities of anxiety, stress management, and burnout. Dr. Jodi shares her personal journey and professional insights, offering practical tools and strategies for managing anxiety in both personal and professional contexts. You'll gain a clear understanding of the difference between normal and problematic anxiety, and learn effective techniques to manage in-the-moment anxiety and reduce overall stress. They also discuss how to recognize the signs of burnout and the critical connection between anxiety and burnout. If you're a business owner or manager, Dr. Jodi provides valuable advice on supporting team members struggling with anxiety. You'll learn how to approach mental health conversations in the workplace, recognize the signs of burnout in yourself and others, and provide meaningful support for a more resilient team. Highlights: Understanding the difference between normal vs. problematic anxiety Practical strategies for managing anxiety and reducing stress in the moment Why avoidance and anxiety are often linked Addressing mental health in the workplace and supporting team members with anxiety Key signs you're nearing burnout and how to manage it before it impacts your mental health Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Anxiety and Burnout 02:48 Understanding Anxiety: Definitions and Symptoms 06:11 Normal vs. Problematic Anxiety 09:05 Practical Strategies for Managing Anxiety 12:04 Supporting Others with Anxiety in the Workplace 18:52 The Connection Between Anxiety and Burnout 30:00 The Importance of Connection for Mental Health Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: Website: https://drjodirichardson.com/ Books:https://drjodirichardson.com/shop/ Hello Anxiety Podcast https://podfollow.com/1585382774 Enquiries:hello@drjodirichardson.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJodiRichardson/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jodi-richardson-15589240/ Connect with Paula: Website: https://paulamaidens.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulamaidensconsulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams…

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Q4 Retention Activities To Power Up Your Team for 2025 23:53

hace 24 weeks23:53

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In this episode of The Big Dreams Great Teams Podcast, Paula dives deep into the strategic activities you can prioritise in Q4 to wrap up 2024 on a high note and set your business and team up for success in 2025. From celebrating wins and reflecting on lessons learned to checking in on your team's well-being, this episode is packed with actionable insights for small business owners. Paula shares practical tips for incorporating team feedback, recognition, and incentives into your year-end planning. Plus, she explores how these activities will minimise your potential staff turnover, by boosting your team morale and create a proactive, high-performing team who are excited for the year ahead. Don't skip this episode! Highlights Strategic activities to prioritise in Q4 to set your business and team up for success in 2025 Why it’s critical to recognise your team's hard work and how learning and reflection activities will boost your culture and proactivity in 2025 Whether end-of-year Team Member check-ins are necessary (or if they can be rolled to the new year). Simple ways to incorporate incentives into End Of Year celebrations like Christmas parties in an online or in person way Which of these to choose or skip if you are feeling BUSY (or maybe just super tired!) as you run to the finish line of 2024 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Year-End Strategies 04:22 Capacity Planning and Resource Allocation 08:09 The Importance of Performance Reviews 10:58 Goal Setting for the New Year 12:46 Team Reflection and Celebrating Wins 15:33 Feedback and Team Check-Ins 19:18 Recognition, Incentives, and Rewards 23:31 Strategic Planning for 2025 LINKS: Check out & Book a 90 Minute Strategic Clarity Session with Paula >> Here Not sure what you need? Book a FREE call to discuss what's right for you >> Book a Dream Team Discovery Call CONNECT with Paula on Socials: Website: https://paulamaidens.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulamaidensconsulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams…

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Creating a 'Bad Day' Business Model Through Automation - with Peta Serras 34:00

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