Talent Talks with Jonathan D. Reynolds

Amber Rabo, Director of Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Acquisition at Cheniere Energy, Inc discusses creative and entrepreneurial strategies to attract a pipeline of talent from the high school and collegiate levels. Using technology and data to create a talent snap shot, the company is able to affectively join talent acquisition and talent development efforts toward sustainable growth. I...

Susan Collins, Director of TA, Stores & Employer Branding at Talbots shares keys to train hiring managers on interviewing. Using a combination of pre-interview assessment tools, interview guides, monthly training classes and practical mentorship, Susan shows us how interviews can be effective and fun. Check out her conversation with Titus' VP, Ben Murphy.

Structuring interviews to determine you have the right candidate for the job and right fit for your culture can be challenging. Then once you've found the top candidate for your role, the task of onboarding can seem daunting. Tune in to the conversation between Ben Murphy, VP at Titus Talent, and Michael Padavic, Chief Design Officer at StoryBuilt, to hear the strategies Michael is using to l...

Typically companies utilize an annual performance review as the primary check-point for their employees' accomplishments. However, there's another option. What if you check in more frequently with your direct reports? We like to take a weekly one on one with an extended quarterly conversation approach. Check out this conversation between Ben White, Director at Titus, and Matt Gainsford,...

There's no denying that there's a moral and business imperative for working towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (or DE&I) in your company. However, most people don't even know how to begin the conversation. That's where gaining perspective and insight from others, such as Beth Ridley, Founder and CEO of The Brimful Life, can help you start your journey - right where yo...

There are a lot of things to consider when preparing to interview someone. What questions do I ask? How do I get to know the candidate's true interests and motivators? How do I find the balance between making the candidate feel comfortable and putting on the pressure? Two of Titus' internal interviewing experts, Tiffany Grosskreutz and Steven Waudby, are diving in to answer these questio...

Resiliency, optimism and grit are antidotes for fear, uncertainty and doubt. In this episode, Sarah Scala, executive coach, defines and discusses ways to grow in these positive psychology traits, as well as how to coach your teams in these vital skills!

In this episode of Talent Talks, David Weis, VP of Operations and COO of AdventHealth in Daytona Beach, FL shares his observations on workplace planning challenges in healthcare and the evolving competition for top talent across industries. Plus, David has some key insights on how to engage and retain your employees - starting with onboarding - using the “Power of Moments”.  You won’t want to miss...

At Titus, we are truly Different by Design. Two of Titus' leaders, Jonathan Reynolds, CEO, and Scott Seefeld, President, share the story of Titus - how we came to be, why we do what we do, and where we're going. Our order of operation is People, Partner, Profits and we have a goal to give back $30 million by 2030. Tune in to hear more of our story and our mission from our Visionary and I...

Having a systematic approach to your hiring and management is always key, but it is especially crucial in times of concern and uneasiness. That is why hiring with head, heart, and briefcase in mind while also managing your "moveable middle" can together bring strength, resiliency, and creativity to your organization. Tracy Bullock, a licensed Sandler Trainer, and Andy Campbell of Titus T...

You want to hire a passive candidate for your open position, but no one's biting? Here are some things to consider to make your opportunity more attractive to someone who may not be an active job seeker. Tune in as Ben Murphy, Titus' VP of Sales, and Nichole Schmidt, HR Consultant at Rewards Strategies, cover some strategies to consider to up your game.

Ben Murphy, Titus' VP of Sales, and Nichole Schmidt, HR Consultant at Rewards Strategies, cover a big topic in the hiring process... compensation. When you're recruiting passive candidates - someone who isn't looking for a career move - your compensation strategy has to match that. Check out their conversation on what matters and how to ensure your compensation lines up for the role...

Ken Reeves, VP of Human Resources for Performance Food Group brings his 28 years of experience in the field to the conversation around “Right Seat” hiring. Ken shares his insights on how hiring affects the end user (the company’s customer). Using a tool like the Predictive Index (PI), allows Ken and his team to identify a candidates hard-wiring; determining not just a person’s technical capabiliti...

Torrin Ellis, Diversity Strategist, and Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Titus, discuss the journey of DE&I for an organization. They talk through the desperate need for diversity of thought and perspective in the workplace, both a bottom-up approach (talent acquisition) and a top-down approach (leadership), and the need to just start somewhere. Tune in to their conversation!

Patrick Metzger, Professional EOS Implementer, Key Note Speaker & Performance Coach, joins Ben in a discussion around the Accountability Chart (which is a step up from the traditional org chart) and why its important to structure your business around the job and not a person.

Titus VP, Ben Murphy, interviews Menasha Corporation TA Manager, Adam Hablewitz, on the process he and his team developed around hiring. This episode is chock full of ideas and best practices for team alignment and the recruiting process. Adam also shares some mistakes he’s seen along the way. You don't want to miss it!

Annie Foley, HR Director at Fentress Architects, brings her expertise to the table around aligning all hiring stakeholders by helping them identify their pain points. She also discusses pitfalls to avoid while balancing quality of hire with speed of hire and an interesting take on Fentress’ culture of boomerang employees. Check it out!

Titus CEO, Jonathan Reynolds interviews Bob Nigh on his decade of experience as Head of Talent for Sequoia Capital firms. The two discuss the foundations of talent strategy, as well as the importance of leadership alignment, and the bottom-line goal of getting great people to hire in a timely fashion. Bob discusses several pitfalls to the interview process, how to work with hiring managers to get...

Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Titus Talent Strategies, shares the story of how Titus Talent has changed the face of recruiting. If you're looking for a Talent Strategy partner, Titus is your company. We are People first, take a whole person approach to hiring, and are dedicated to giving back. Tune in for more on what makes Titus Different by Design. 

Titus CEO, Jonathan Reynolds joins the conversation with VP, Ben Murphy and Webber Chief Human Resources Officer, Mitch Beckman. Be prepared to be inspired as Mitch discusses the why behind Human Resources and Talent Acquisition along with his insights to recruiting against your culture statement.

Joni Huffman brings her 15+ years of sales leadership to the conversation as we discuss what factors are important to calibrate on before an interview as well as some of the advantages and pitfalls to a team interview approach.  We also chat about Joni’s benchmarks for sales interviewees and what failures tell us about a candidate. 

In this episode of Talent Talks, Titus Vice President Ben Murphy talks with Daniel Stewart, President of Stewart Leadership, about Psychological Safety: what it is, and its importance in managing remote teams.  Tune in to learn best practices on how leaders can create a safe environment allowing for better employee retention, increased collaboration and ultimately more productivity.

Craig Weber, Author of Conversational Capacity, and Ben Murphy, VP at Titus, discuss the secret for successful teams performing under pressure. Plus, they explore the importance of clarity of purpose, getting the right people on the team, the tension between “cultural fit” and diversity.  Using conversational capacity as a discipline can help your team find the sweet spot between curiosity and can...

At Acme Brick, Sherry Michener works fast to uncover the needs of hiring managers through intake sessions, market research and recalibration. Communication is vital to ensure all parties are aligned in the hiring process while attracting top talent. 

Learn how Schneider Electric uses a Build, Buy or Borrow strategy for calibrating their hiring process.  Using a robust AI system to align internal candidates as well as market data to stay competitive to outside candidates, Schneider has a collaborative recruiting strategy.  Cathy and Melinda also share best practices and pitfalls for finding the ideal position fit while attracting a diverse cand...