What if the key to unlocking your leadership potential lies in 12 data-driven habits? It’s William Vanderbloemen’s job to find the “unicorn” or that special candidate who will make a big impact on a team and organization. Through research from 30,000 face-to-face interviews, he identified 12 habits unicorns have in common. William joins Kevin to discuss the importance of habits in leadership and reminds us that these are teachable, learnable, and coachable. He highlights the role of self-awareness, responsiveness, and anticipation in becoming a successful leader. William also provides practical tips for hiring managers on identifying and attracting top talent.

Listen For

00:00 Introduction to Leadership Habits
03:20 The Role of Faith in Leadership
07:45 Discussing the Book 'Culture Wins'
11:30 Importance of Transparency in Teams
15:50 Challenges in Remote Work Leadership
20:10 Building a Strong Company Culture Remotely
24:35 Effective Communication in Remote Teams
28:50 Future Trends in Remote Work
33:15 Closing Remarks and Takeaways

Meet William

William's Story: William Vanderbloemen is the author of Be the Unicorn: 12 data-driven habits that Separate The Best Leaders From the Rest. He has been leading the Vanderbloemen Search Group for 15 years, where they are regularly retained to identify the best talent for teams, manage succession planning, and consult on all issues regarding teams. This year, Vanderbloemen will complete their 3,000th executive search. Prior to founding Vanderbloemen Search Group, William studied executive search under a mentor with 25+ years of executive search at the highest level. His learning taught him the very best corporate practices, including the search strategies used by the internationally known firm Russell Reynolds. Prior to that, William served as a Senior Pastor at one of the largest Presbyterian Churches in the United States.

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Book Recommendations

Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest by William Vanderbloemen
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson

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