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I really enjoy the work I get to do with business leaders.

I had two conversations yesterday with leaders who are looking to hire an employee. They were different conversations with leaders in very different circumstances. The fun part is that my experience and professional training fit both, and I really love getting to use what I have been blessed with.

Leader A is an entrepreneur who has built his first business to the point of needing to hire help. He's successful and doing it all on his own. He knows his own time is hindering the growth of his company. He is ready to bring on someone who can answer phones, schedule, and perform other administrative duties. It's the logical next step in scaling his business. He's hired me to help him set up systems and processes to bring on an employee the right way.

Leader B is in a corporation with the systems and processes already in place. There are HR policies, standards, and a team to assist him. But he wanted something more than a checklist. He's new to hiring and needs to build his confidence to select a single hire from two great candidates. We spent time talking through the criteria, personalities, team culture, and potential risks.

My work doesn't dictate who, when, or how either of these leaders will hire. My work is to come alongside leaders as they do their work; never taking over for them but bolstering their confidence and clarity so they can find success.

Yesterday was about hiring. Tomorrow might be strategy, team alignment, or project execution. The topics change, but the challenges are always real, and that’s where the fun begins!

What challenge are you working through right now?

I’d be honored to help you find confidence and clarity in your next step.

Phil Klutts

405 Leadership Advisors LLC

We help leaders define strategy and implement with ​confidence and clarity.