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The Growth Whisperers podcast

Oct 31, 2022

What is onboarding debt, and how can you calculate your onboarding debt?

When people don’t understand how to succeed in a new role, they do what they think is right. But that might not be the right thing. They won't understand the culture, the technical and process expectations and your expectations as their manager.


Oct 24, 2022

Many people refer to a person as a good fit (they are still here) or a bad fit (they left). This creates a mindset problem when we think about new hires. We can then think that new hires are pre-determined to be a good or bad fit, and it’s outside our control. And worse, any effort to make them fit is a wasted...


Oct 17, 2022

What is onboarding, and why does it matter?

In this first of four episodes, we're discussing Brad's new book Onboarded, how to bring new hires to the point where they are effective faster.

We discuss what onboarding is and what it isn't. We cover how 83% of organisations aren't realising the benefits of an...


Oct 10, 2022

How can you leverage the Stockdale Paradox in this economy?

During these turbulent times, with major events that are out of your control which could impact your company, how can you maintain composure and results?

The Stockdale Paradox from Jim Collins can be defined as  - you must maintain unwavering faith that you can...


Oct 3, 2022

What are Jim Collins Level 5 leaders?

Level 5 leadership is a concept developed in the book Good to Great. Level 5 leaders display a powerful mixture of personal humility and indomitable will. They're incredibly ambitious, but their ambition is first and foremost for the cause, for the organization and its purpose, not...