Truth 11You are a talent scout

It’s hard to find top talent. Consider the sports and entertainment industries that use talent scouts to identify outstanding potential players. The full-time job of a talent scout is to source, identify, and recruit talent for a team or organization. Similarly, if you’re going to get the best talent in your industry, you constantly need to look for high performers and diamonds in the rough for players in your team. You are a talent scout for your department and organization. It’s just that you’re not going to sporting events and talent shows to spot the talent you need.

Where is the best place to talent scout? Consider where your target candidates are most often working, shopping, or going about their business. ...

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