Episode 5: Hiring for Fit vs. Skill in a People Business with Kim Barnes

In this episode of The People Who Help People podcast, Craig Ackerman speaks with Kim Barnes, CEO at Barnes & Conti, about the nuances of leadership development, particularly the balance between hiring for fit versus skill. Kim shares insights from her 40 years of experience in leadership training, discussing how the pandemic has shifted training methods towards virtual formats and the evolving skill sets required in today's leadership landscape. The conversation also delves into the importance of receptive influence skills, creating psychological safety within teams, and the value of diversity in hiring. Kim emphasizes the need for leaders to adapt their influencing techniques in virtual environments and the significance of involving team members in the hiring process to ensure a good fit. You can reach Kim at bkbarnes@barnesconti.com and on LinkedIn at   / bkimbarnes  , and learn more about Barnes & Conti on their website: https://www.barnesconti.com/ Interested in B. Kim Barnes’ book Exercising Influence: A Guide for Making Things Happen at Work, at Home, and in Your Community? 👉 https://amzn.to/4piHu4I Purchasing through this link helps support the podcast. Thank you for listening. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.