EP5: $1bn + CEO - A 29 Year Journey of sales, recruiting & Leading with Former SThree Group CEO

This episode describes the value of taking risks and embracing new opportunities, and how ‘street smarts’ and environmental intelligence can be just as beneficial as academic qualifications. We deep dive into the  the journey of Mr. Gary Elden, a 23-year-old without a university degree, who successfully managed to achieve a career in recruitment and become the leader of a publicly listed company with more than 3000 staff. The Conversation explores the importance of being a specialist in a niche market, building teams with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, establishing clear boundaries and expectations, and implementing an 80/20 approach to focus on core elements. Moreover, it stresses the importance of building lasting relationships with candidates, understanding the skills and personalities needed to succeed in a job, and finding a balance between work and personal life.

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