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Nov 2023
32 m

Charlie Saffro of CS Recruiting: Asking ...

Dr. Laura Sicola
About this episode

Our newest episode of Speaking to Influence features Charlie Saffro, CEO and Founder of CS Recruiting, who talks about the importance of resourcefulness and curiosity in a job interview, and how to do it by doing your research on social media and asking the right questions…and even shares what thos best questions are!

In this episode you will learn:

  • How Charlie realized that she was better at being a leader than a manager and struggled when she had to manage a new team member, learning the importance of pacing herself, providing structure and context, and empathizing with her team member to ensure effective collaboration.
  • Experiences with onboarding new employees and holding them accountable through recapping action items.
  • How Charlie inspired her team and strengthened their trust in her as a leader by actions that aligned with her business values of inclusion and diversity when she ended a business relationship with a client who made discriminatory comments about an employee with an ostomy bag.
  • The importance of sharing topics that stimulate one's passion and providing value to the audience when speaking publicly.
  • The significance of resourcefulness and research in job interviews, highlighting how it can make a candidate stand out..and which questions are the best to leverage social media information!

 

24 Hour Challenge:

Think about the people in your life who make a difference. Who are two people who don’t know each other, who NEED to know each other? Make the introduction!

 

About Charlie Saffro:

Meet Charlie, a passionate recruitment expert and CEO of CS Recruiting, a thriving multi-million dollar organization with over 40 talented recruiters. With a mission to empower individuals to reach their potential, Charlie is a recognized Logistics industry expert serving clients from Fortune 50 companies to SMEs. Her focus on creating lasting connections extends to personal development, mindfulness, and supporting women in the workforce. Charlie, a proud mother of three, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to making meaningful connections to her work and beyond.

 

You can connect with Charlie in the following ways:

 

You can connect with Dr. Laura Sicola in the following ways:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
  • LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
  • Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
  • Twitter: @LauraSicola
  • Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
  • Website: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/podcast/
  • Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today
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