Episode Details
In the first part interview with Kim Davis we discuss leadership mindset topics. Kim Davis is a thoughtful leader and serial entrepreneur in the recruitment processing space.
Highlights
Looking for specific advice? Below is a list of the questions asked to Kim Davis as well as the time where you can find them in the first interview posted above.
- 0:58 | Kim Davis background and experience
- 5:24 | What are your daily habits and routines?
- 7:09 | What are your most successful habits?
- 10:02 | How do you cope or overcome weaknesses?
- 13:01 | What are you challenging yourself with today?
- 14:31 | What is your most challenging part of life right now?
- 17:43 | What is the best way to handle stress that comes with leadership?
- 19:25 | How do you manage your ego on a daily basis?
- 21:30 | What happens if you see that your ego is starting to take over?
- 23:50 | Do you have any mantras or things you tell yourself on a regular basis?
- 26:15 | Advice you would have for the next generation?
Be Happy. Life is short. Live for today and not tomorrow.
Key Takeaways
Trying to be all things to all people makes you less successful, but focusing on what you’re good at or where your passion lies.
It’s important to identify areas where you need improvement and then make a plan to overcome or get better.
Being in a leadership role can be stressful. It’s important to take time to do something that you like to do or that makes you feel better. Then come back with a refreshed mind.
Young leaders need to get the experience, gain the knowledge, and work smart. Don’t think that success will come to you by sitting back and waiting for growth to happen.
You can’t make others happy if you aren’t happy. Too many people get caught up in trying to take care of others.
Discussion Questions
Take a few minutes to reflect on what you’ve heard and create some actionable next steps items. Below are a few questions based on the episode to help get you started on your speed mentorship journey.
- What is your daily plan? Do you stick to it or make on the go changes? What is just one powerful new daily routine you can add that you can consistently stick with?
- What is your biggest weakness? What is one thing you can start doing today to improve on this?
- How do you handle stress? What (3) things could you do to 'take a timeout' and regroup in stressful situations?
Kim Davis
Kim Davis is a serial entrepreneur and talent acquisition and outsourcing subject matter expert. Successfully started and sold three (3) talent acquisition firms…4th largest career transition firm, top 10 contingency recruitment business, top 15 retain search firm, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firm ranked #5 on the HRO Today RPO Baker’s Dozen list, Inc. 500 company and the first talent acquisition firm to be ISO 9001 registered and Q1 certified. Helped two major corporations (Pontoon / Adecco and Sourceright / Randstad / Spherion) start their RPO practices as industry global leaders. Led Yoh RPO in getting recognized as only 1 of 4 global RPO providers as a “shining star” and “leading contender” on the Everest Group RPO PEAK Matrix report. Also helped Yoh achieve #3 status on the HRO Today Total Talent Management Baker’s Dozen list. Led Spherion’s strategic account and temporary staffing national sales program. Grew the group from 2 to 33 strategic accounts and $10 million to $750 million in sales in just 2 years. Significant experience in M&A, coaching and leadership consulting. Helped CEOs and senior executives become better leaders, make better decisions, deliver better results and grow both professionally and personally.
Led webcasts, been a featured conference speaker, authored numerous articles & whitepapers, and been published in several trade publications with topics ranging from the future of talent acquisition to most recently, the myths and features of RPO. In addition, served two terms as an HRO Today board member, providing vision and direction for the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) verticals. Served as an advisory board member for HR.com and the only board member from outside of the region for the Employers’ Resource Council (ERC) of Northeast Ohio.
Awarded the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Midwest Region, and named a national finalist. Inducted into the Entrepreneurial and Business Excellence (EBE) Hall of Fame as an Honoree. Received HRO Today Superstar award. Holds an MBA from Western Illinois University and a BS in Business from Northern Illinois University. A Certified Personnel Consultant and a Certified Career Management Practitioner.
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