Discover the secrets to building a thriving team with insights from Jocelyne Morin-Nurse, a seasoned leader and entrepreneur. Learn how aligning your internal culture with your external branding can transform your recruitment and retention strategies. Jocelyne shares her expertise in leadership training and employee empowerment, offering practical advice on maintaining consistency between advertised values and actual workplace practices. This episode unpacks the challenges of turnover and the critical importance of matching candidates to the right organizational culture for long-term success.

Explore the nuances of setting achievable stretch goals and defining unique organizational values to stand out from the competition. Jocelyne emphasizes the necessity of fostering a culture where open and honest conflict is encouraged, allowing teams to bridge performance gaps and innovate effectively. We delve into practical strategies for leaders to create an environment of trust and support, ensuring that team members feel valued and are motivated to share their ideas and perspectives.

In the final chapters, we shift our focus to effective recruiting strategies, particularly for enhancing diversity within teams. Learn why re-evaluating organizational needs when team members leave can improve your hiring process and how prioritizing skills and cultural fit over mere experience can lead to better outcomes. Jocelyne also shares her thoughts on the pros and cons of using personality tests in hiring and their potential benefits post-hire for team dynamics. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to build and maintain successful, dynamic teams.