In this insightful discussion, Sarah Dalton, co-author of "The Five Talents that Really Matter," shares her expertise in talent assessment. She unveils the five essential leadership talents: setting direction, harnessing energy, exerting pressure, increasing connectivity, and controlling traffic. Sarah challenges conventional hiring biases and highlights the importance of identifying innate leadership qualities over traditional resumes. She advocates for structured selection processes and emphasizes the value of balanced teams to drive effective leadership.

Barry Conchie, founder of Conchie Associates, and Sarah Dalton, a partner at the same firm, unveil their research on leadership effectiveness. They identify five critical talents that predict extraordinary performance in leaders. The discussion highlights the importance of innate traits in hiring over mere likability, urging organizations to reassess their selection criteria. Barry and Sarah emphasize the need for diversity in teams and the role of self-assessment in leadership development. Listeners will gain insights into crafting effective interview questions to find top talent.