Talent Talks with Jonathan D. Reynolds

In this week's Talent Talks episode, our CEO & Visionary, Jonathan D. Reynolds, sits down with Nick Galich, the Vice President of Froedtert South in Kenosha, to talk about balancing the volatility of the healthcare industry with creating a healthy working environment where people can continually boost their skills, bring value to the organization, and reach their full potential. Career de...

If you are a manager, CEO, or business owner, you likely lead a team, and you often have people looking to you for direction. Our CEO & Visionary, Jonathan D. Reynolds, and our Director of Operations, Tiffany Grosskreutz, can tell you that the more leadership qualities you possess, the better leader you'll be. This Talent Talks episode is all about becoming a better leader in the workplac...

This week's podcast was a fun and insight-filled one featuring Art Serna, CEO of City on a Hill in Milwaukee. Jonathan D Reynolds had the chance to dig deep into generational barriers and how you cannot subsidize change; you need to build an economic engine that rebuilds communities. They talk about how the world is bigger than your zip code, and it is important that you are always challengin...

As the need to respond quickly to market changes and technology opportunities increases, so do the difficulty and risk. All companies need growth plans that minimize risk while enhancing their partnership and performance strategies. Whether you’re an aspiring or seasoned manager, there are actions you can take to improve how you oversee and guide your people, products, and projects.  In this episo...

In this Podcast, Jonathan D. Reynolds had a chance to sit down and talk with Joel Lalgee, a Business Development Consultant at Hirewell who has built a brand as one of the top recruiters in the industry. With 170,000+ followers on LinkedIn and over 130,000 followers on TikTok, you don't want to miss the gems he shares for turning your employees into your greatest brand strategy!  #podcast #ta...

Storytelling is present in every aspect of our lives, and that is no less true for business. In this episode of our Talent Talks Podcast, Jonathan sits down with the Creative Lead of Titus, Nick Kraeuter, to talk about how harnessing the power of storytelling gives you the ability to dramatically enhance many forms of communication.  Nick tells creative stories about talent, people, purpose, cultu...

In this episode of our Talent Talks Podcast, our CEO & Visionary, Jonathan Reynolds, is diving deep into different topics like life, family, business, and future endeavors, with Certified EOS Implementer®; Beth Fahey. As an EOS Implementer®, Beth is a master at teaching, facilitating, and coaching. She and Jonathan share laughs, advice, and stories about creating healthy teams and cultures tha...

Money can't buy your happiness, and the same goes for your employees. While compensation is still a major factor for people when considering where to work, we've recently found that it's not the only key factor. Growth and development are a significant part of our human nature. When employees feel that you genuinely care about their growth and development, they are more likely to be...

As an HR professional or hiring manager, you play a critical role in optimizing talent in your organization—and this begins with making the right hires. When you take a talent optimization approach to hiring, you increase your odds of placing the right people in the right seats. The key to successfully implementing talent optimization is to get buy-in across the organization through connected lead...

In today's workplace, there is a fine line between critique and candor. Organizations that create a safe space for courageous candor develop a culture of trust, teamwork, and innovation, which is essential for continued growth. Learn more about the lost art of courageous candor in the workplace in our latest Talent Talks episode with Senior Director: Raina Fryer; and CEO: Jonathan Reynolds.

Join us for an up-close conversation about the tensions between powerful V/I Combos with Jonathan D. Reynolds (Titus) and Casey Cavell (Legacy 4:12 ) . They cover how to balance the optimism and realism in your duo and working with tensions, conflicts, and unmet expectations. Visit http://titustalent.com and https://legacy412.com/ for more info!

Your workforce planning, hiring process, and people strategy function best when you operate out of a "People First" approach. Melanie Carrion, Senior Vice President at Mental Health Systems, joins the conversation with Jonathan Reynolds, CEO at Titus, and Kris Hamilton, Senior Director at Titus, on how to have a workplace culture that truly stands out from the crowd.

According to data from McKinsey&Company, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) may be one of the most impactful initiatives for your organization.  Their research found that "Companies in the bottom quartile for both gender and ethnic/cultural diversity were 29% less likely to achieve above-average profitability" - and we do not want this to be true of us. That's why we're...

Managing and coaching your employees is one of the best ways to boost engagement and retention. Not only that, but research shows that through regular coaching and setting clear expectations, your employees will have a higher level of output and performance - which is why we hire people! James Alberson, Owner/CEO of Sandler Training Seattle, shares his best practices for managing employees to maxi...

Most management approaches fall short because they lack one thing - measurable objectives. To set your employees and organization up for success, it's critical to establish clear and concise goals for each employee that tie to overall company objectives. From there, you can determine true alignment to the role and craft a career path unique to each employee. Titus' Vice President, Ben Mu...

Posting and praying that the best candidates will flock to your organization likely isn't cutting it. That's why we emphasize the importance of recruiting passive candidates - those that are already employed. But talking to a passive candidate is very different than talking to an active job seeker. A passive candidate may not be motivated to actually make a career change! That's whe...

Many organizations use some sort of an assessment tool in hiring, but most are severely under-utilizing their tool or are using a tool that's ill-equipped to provide long-term, measurable results. That's why at Titus we swear by The Predictive Index. As a Certified Predictive Index Partner, we are here to help you implement the tool in every aspect of your organization. From your talent...

With so many companies transitioning to remote workforces this year, there's a lot of interest around the pros and cons of having your team work from home. At Traction Tools and Titus Talent, we love being remote! It allows us to have team members all over the world. Tune in as Gary Soza, Sales Manager at Traction Tools, and Dan Romer, Performance Marketing Manager at Titus Talent, share what...

So you've found the perfect person for your role? The next big question is... how will you onboard them to maximize their engagement and performance long-term? Without a well-laid out process (that also includes a little bit of fun), you run the risk of leaving your new hire unimpressed. Ellen Otter and Mike Kuenzi of Titus Talent share what we've found to be best practices for onboardin...

Best attracts best. That's why it's important to know what matters to top talent in today's market. If you're looking to attract the best candidates to your organization, start by separating yourself out from the competition. Tune in to the conversation with Ken Dugan, Director of Talent Acquisition at Discovery Behavioral Health, as he joins Kris Hamilton, Director, and Jonath...

The buzzword of “culture fit” when it comes to hiring misses out on one of the critical components to a successful hire – measurability. It’s hard to really know what is meant by “culture fit” unless it’s clearly defined. That’s why at Titus Talent and Traction Tools, we prefer to hire for core value alignment. Vy Duong, Marketing Technologist at Traction Tools, and Ben White, Director at Titus, s...

Hiring for culture isn’t enough when you what you need is performance. If you only hire for culture fit, you will end up with loads of people who fit your culture, but don’t perform. The key is to have a process that ensures you hire the right person and a culture that values radical transparency – from hiring, to onboarding, and leading your team. Join Kathy Mayfield, Integrator at Traction Tools...

We all want to hire top performers. But how do we actually get them leaning in and interested in our opportunity? Tune in to this episode of talent talks where Maria Schaab and Jeff Boucher of Titus Talent share their tips for attracting top talent in today's market!

In this episode, Organizational Development leader Mac McWhorter shares best practices and pitfalls for using behavioral analytics. Find out why he finds value in using behavior analytics for both hiring and performance management!

Keeping pulse on your team's engagement can be challenging. How do you know who's really "all in"? If you have a dream team of employees, you want to keep them engaged. Tune in as Barb Wachs and Travis Inda of Titus Talent share what their top strategies are for engaging their dream team.