In this conversation with George Randle, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Forcepoint, Strategic Advisor at EF Overwatch, and co-author of "Talent War," we discuss the topic that should be the first item on the agenda of every org-development initiative: talent management.

• How do you identify the right character attributes required for leadership success?
• Why do some companies NOT have a CHRO role?
• How can HR professionals raise their strategic value to the organization?
• What benefits will the executive team enjoy if they empower the HR team to do what they do best (focus on the people issues)?
• What are some pros and cons of switching to a "service center" model for the HR function?
• What makes an executive stand out among other leadership candidates?
• Why is humility important in the hyper-competitive world of business?

George gives us great insights into these questions and more. Tune in for his thoughts on talent management and the strategic importance of HR in every organization.

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Links:

Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent (paper available November 10, 2020, pre-order now on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3bLwJ6E

George Randle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgelrandle/

Forcepoint: https://www.forcepoint.com/

EF Overwatch: https://www.efoverwatch.com/

Jocko Podcast episode 244: https://jockopodcast.com/2020/08/26/244-dont-do-it-alone-how-to-build-a-winning-team-the-talent-war-recruiting-selecting-training-and-mentorship-w-mike-sarraille-and-george-randle/

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