#18- The 7 Pillars of High Performance Recruiting with Trent Cotton

Digital Recruiter Podcast

Episode Summary

In this podcast episode, the host is joined by Trent Cotton, the author of "Sprint Recruiting." The host expresses excitement about this conversation, as Trent's content aligns with the principles advocated by Digital Recruiters. The conversation dives into the concept of Sprint Recruiting, which involves building, nurturing, and executing a pipeline against a strategy. Trent explains that Sprint Recruiting draws inspiration from design thinking, Agile, and Kanban methodologies. It allows recruiters to experience quick wins and feedback loops, leading to increased efficiency and client-centric product delivery. The discussion also touches on the importance of accountability, time constraints, and defining success over a two-week sprint.

The second part of the episode focuses on Trent Cotton's upcoming book, "High Performance Recruiting." He discusses the seven traits of high performers in recruiting, such as intellectual curiosity and adaptability. Trent emphasizes the need for effective communication, quick decision-making, and a growth mindset. He shares stories and scientific insights to support these traits. The episode concludes with a mention of connecting with Trent on LinkedIn and getting his books to learn more about Sprint Recruiting and High Performance Recruiting.

Trent's Bio

Trent Cotton is a highly accomplished leader and strategist with extensive experience in organizational development, talent management, and business operations. With a strong background in HR leadership, he has a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative HR programs that drive employee engagement, retention, and business performance.

As an experienced executive, Trent has worked with some of the worlds leading companies, where he has led and supported HR initiatives across a broad range of functions, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and employee relations. He is also highly skilled in HR technology implementation, data analytics, and HR process improvement, helping organizations to optimize their HR operations and drive business results.

If you follow his blog www.sprintrecruiting.com or have read his book, Sprint Recruiting, you would experience his raw communication style, his ability to build and lead high-performing teams, and his strategic mindset. He is passionate about creating workplaces where employees can thrive and grow, and he is committed to helping organizations leverage the power of their people to achieve their business objectives.

In addition to his professional experience, Trent is actively involved in his community and has served on several boards and committees supporting education, workforce development, and diversity initiatives.

You can find Trent on LinkedIn or sprintrecruiting.com

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