From Rookie to Leader

I was watching a few one-way video interviews with potential candidates for an Executive Assistant position we’re hiring for. One gentleman was just out-of-college and obviously a rookie...But he also had an abundance of untapped potential, the right attitude, was clearly coachable and detailed - just what we look for!

We had to ask ourselves the Big Question: Is this company willing to spend focused time to build this new, inexperienced hire up for success, or do they need someone to take over tactically and clear through actionables right now? 

We love working with business leaders who are in it for the long run. Owners who know that potential is a diamond, and that they'll have to exert strategy and patience to chisel through and uncover the full beauty.

I get fired up when XM Talent Pros can be part of this process for candidates, because it's an invaluable milestone in my story too. The Rookie who grew up to be a Partner in the business because her leader dedicated himself to uncovering the diamonds. Because she said yes to the hard things and was given the opportunity to try. Because she was hungry for more and learned with the speed of lightning - over time. 

Are you an employer who knows what to do with untapped talent? To start, ask yourself the Big Question to begin framing who you're looking for. Do you need a dependable Rock to steadily complete tasks, or a promising Rookie who could exceed all expectations? Regardless, we have the tools to help, including a fresh, sharp chisel!

Fanni Gambero

Co-Founder of XM Talent Pros

Chief Business Xcelerator of XM Performance

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Next month, The Table is more accessible than EVER!  

Sign up your talented administrator to our upcoming virtual session on Wednesday, April 2nd. They will have an opportunity to learn more about Canva and to build meaningful connections with other Xcelerators in SMBs.