Tara Ellis at LeadDev West Coast 2023

Discover how to adapt your leadership and hiring strategies in a post-boom world where growth and advancement are limited, and companies must prioritize intentional team composition and big-picture goals.

Key takeaways
  • In a post-boom world, companies are no longer able to offer unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, and leaders must adapt to a new reality.
  • Intentionality is key in hiring, growth, and leadership, and companies must prioritize understanding their team composition and big-picture goals.
  • The current job market is highly competitive, with many companies struggling to find the right talent, and leaders must be proactive in finding new opportunities for their teams.
  • The cost of hiring has increased, and companies must be creative in finding new ways to motivate and retain employees.
  • Leaders must acknowledge the new reality and take a glass-half-full approach, focusing on the opportunities that still exist and the importance of self-leadership.
  • It’s essential to prioritize transparency, recognize that there are more ways to motivate people than money, and encourage internal opportunities for growth.
  • Fear-setting exercises can help individuals and teams identify and address their fears and anxieties, leading to greater resilience and adaptability.
  • Companies must prioritize understanding their business objectives and goals, and leaders must be intentional in their approach to leadership and growth.
  • The current market is not just about survival, but about growth and development, and leaders must be willing to adapt and evolve to succeed.
  • In a post-boom world, it’s essential to focus on the value of what you bring to the table, and to prioritize self-leadership and growth.
  • Companies must recognize that the North Star has turned upside down, and that what was valuable yesterday may not be valuable today.
  • Leaders must be willing to acknowledge the challenges and uncertainties of the current market, and to take a proactive approach to finding new opportunities and growth.