CEO Coaching International Podcast Rod Reynolds on Building a High-Performance Team That Delivers BIG Results
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Sep 16, 2025 Rod Reynolds, a seasoned global executive and three-time CEO, shares insights on building high-performance teams. He emphasizes that hiring the right talent is crucial, advocating for multifaceted approaches that include AI. Rod discusses the importance of accountability, succession planning, and aligning values with performance systems. Drawing parallels from his endurance sports journey, he highlights how athletic discipline fosters resilience in leadership. He also suggests key resources and his coaching philosophy to help CEOs achieve sustainable growth.
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Hire With A Predictive Process
- Focus hiring on the right people because they can correct poor decisions and drive success.
- Use structured, predictive hiring steps beyond interviews to reduce the ~50% new-hire failure rate.
Validate Candidates With Concrete Evidence
- Use multiple selection tools: work samples, in-basket exercises, testing, and deep reference checks.
- Rely heavily on past performance and detailed references to raise hire success probability.
Reference Checks Are Non-Negotiable
- Proactively collect references from the candidate's last managers and use targeted, non-threatening questions.
- Treat refusal to provide those referees as an automatic disqualifier.
