Welcome back to the Leader U Podcast, for the second part of our Strategic Hiring Intelligence series! In this episode, Angie Lion of Black River Performance and Mindy Bortness, founder of Communication Works, INC., put knowledge into action. Angie and Mindy provide hands-on tips and techniques for every stage of the hiring process. They take the theories and principles from Part 1 and guide you through the practical implementation of Strategic Hiring Intelligence. By the end of this episode, you’ll be familiar with the practical tools and insights needed in your recruitment efforts with Strategic Hiring Intelligence. Join us as we bridge the gap between theory and action and empower you to build the teams that will move your organization forward.
Mindy believes hiring is an intelligence, not a routine. She is a recognized leader in leadership development, effective team communication and reducing employee churn. Since 2002, Mindy has consulted with organizations such as Bank of America, Meta, Yelp, Petco’s Unleashed, University of San Diego, Victra Wireless, College of Western Idaho, Aji Bio-Pharma Services, TaskUs, Home Advisor, Uber and Sempra Utilities.
Results clients have achieved include 50% internal team promoted within a 2-year, 22-person leadership cohort; a national retailer reducing churn by 33 percent, and the rebuilding of a non-profit BOD from two to eight directors in 48 hours.
Mindy is a WBENC Certified Woman-Owned Business. In 2023 she received her Master Axiology Certification, the science of understanding our value judgments. Mindy has taught DISC Behavioral Styles to 15,000+ professionals and students. She is certified in 7 sciences for Professional and Leadership development through TTI Success Insights®, the leader in validated assessments worldwide. She has been faculty for The Complete Leader Academy since 2017. She is the Past President of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) CA Education Fund, Past President of NAWBO CA and NAWBO San Diego and was a Top 10 Finalist for WBO of the Year for NAWBO 2019. She was selected for the WBEC-West Toyota Mentorship Program, WBENC IBM WeThrive and NAWBO Pathways for BOD readiness.
Mindy and her husband Brian, also a successful business owner, have three grown children – Bryce, Hayley and Mattie. They live in Escondido, CA with their two dogs, Ken Griffey and David. Her mission of dogs being in their right homes has her on Southern California highways, serving as transport between shelters and fosters.
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