Rocket Fuel From Wrong Seats to Rocket Fuel: How Two Leaders Found Their Perfect Roles | Jonathan Reynolds and Scott Seefeld
Feb 6, 2025
Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Titus Talent Strategies, and Scott Seefeld, its President, dive into their transformative journey of swapping leadership roles. They discuss the dynamics between Visionaries and Integrators, emphasizing collaboration and communication. Personal anecdotes reveal how they balance innovative strategies with operational stability. The idea of sabbaticals is introduced as a means to foster personal growth and trust in leadership. They also explore a unique hiring framework that prioritizes a candidate's multifaceted nature, enhancing company culture.
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Origin of Titus Talent Strategies
- Scott Seefeld, a CPA, was repeatedly asked by clients for help finding financial professionals.
- He initially resisted, but after a Vistage meeting, he realized this was an unmet need.
Recruiting Division's Growth
- Jonathan Reynolds joined Scott's firm to launch a recruiting division, which grew rapidly.
- They realized their roles and company culture were mismatched, prompting a discussion about the future.
Discovering EOS
- Scott discovered the Traction book and later Rocket Fuel, which clarified their roles.
- Realizing they were in the wrong seats, they used the Crystallizer assessment, revealing Scott as an Integrator and Jonathan as a Visionary.
