139: Katherine McCord Is Inclusive and Embraces Diverse Needs

Unlabeled Leadership

English - April 12, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Previous Episode: 138: Ed Muzio, Iterative Management, DEI, and Welcoming Conflict (bonus)

Next Episode: 140: Mike Watson and The Pursuit of A Noble Purpose

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 139, Katherine McCord shares an insightful comment made by her father that helped how she lives her life. She then describes a high performer who started working for her that didn’t start by performing well. She explains what her spouse did to improve the employee’s performance. Katherine ends by advising how we can lead more effectively.

Prologue

Katherine is the President of the recruiting and consulting organization Titan Management, and the inventor of the anti-bias Applicant Tracking System, Titan ATS

02:06 Part 1: Resilience and Determination

In this story, Katherine talks about something her father said to her that affected how she approached her life.

08:52 Part 2: Bouncing on A Ball

What do you do when someone is not performing. Katherine explains that a notable high performer wasn’t performing well. With the help of her spouse, she learned a simple but effective way to turn someone’s performance for the better.

15:28 Part 3: Inclusiveness, Learning, and Firing

Katherine advises us on how we can more effectively lead.

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Episode links

Katherine’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Facebook

Podcast, Career Launch Live

Two of Katherine’s articles:

Recovering the Personal Touch in Recruiting