Unlocking Hidden Talent—The Power of Skills-Based Hiring | Denise Leaser
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In this episode, we sit down with Denise Leaser, President of MyInnerGenius®, to explore how organizations can unlock hidden potential in job candidates, employees, and students. Together, we unpack what it takes to improve workforce readiness, drive internal mobility, and build more engaged, agile teams. Our conversation focuses on the power of aligning individual strengths, interests, and aptitudes with meaningful career opportunities to enhance retention and job fit. We also examine how data-driven tools can surface untapped talent—especially among those who may not follow traditional career paths but have the potential to excel. If you're looking to upskill your workforce and tap into overlooked capabilities within your organization, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Chapters
1. Unlocking Hidden Talent—The Power of Skills-Based Hiring | Denise Leaser (00:00:00)
2. The shift from degrees to skills (00:02:36)
3. Barriers to implementing skills-based hiring (00:04:30)
4. Unlocking transferable skills and hidden talent (00:09:14)
5. Stress tolerance as a critical 21st-century skill (00:15:15)
6. Tech for good: Scaling equity with AI and assessments (00:20:02)
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