Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin

The Hiring Formula for Success with Lou Adler is where it’s at.  Lou Adler is The Sherlock Holmes of Recruitment, CEO, and founder of The Adler Group – a consulting and training firm helping companies implement "Win-Win Hiring" programs using his Performance-based Hiring℠ system for finding and hiring exceptional talent.   Lou got a good whiff of corporate BS and turned the recruitment industry on its head. He’s been a nuclear missiles engineer, ran a manufacturing company, financial analyst for the 37th largest company in the world, director of business operations for the first handheld calculator company, and GM for an automotive manufacturer. Lou realized that the hiring process was broken so he invented what’s now famously known as the ‘Performance-based Hiring' model. With over 40 years in the recruiting industry, Lou's company ‘The Adler Group’ has trained over 40,000 hiring managers and placed over 1500 executives for many of the fastest-growing companies with clients including Disney, General Dynamics and Paycom.Lou is the author of “The Essential guide for Hiring and getting Hired” and the Amazon Top Ten best-seller “Hire with your Head - Performance-based hiring to build outstanding diverse teams” which has been translated into multiple languages including Korean, Japanese and Chinese.Visit him online at - https://www.louadlergroup.com Connect with Lou on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louadler/ Purchase your Copy of Lou’s Book here - https://amzn.to/3pdCJg9 ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/bloghttps://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealandSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

The Hiring Formula for Success with Lou Adler is where it’s at.  Lou Adler is The Sherlock Holmes of Recruitment, CEO, and founder of The Adler Group – a consulting and training firm helping companies implement "Win-Win Hiring" programs using his Performance-based Hiring℠ system for finding and hiring exceptional talent.   Lou got a good whiff of corporate BS and turned the recruitment industry on its head. He’s been a nuclear missiles engineer, ran a manufacturing company, financial analyst for the 37th largest company in the world, director of business operations for the first handheld calculator company, and GM for an automotive manufacturer. Lou realized that the hiring process was broken so he invented what’s now famously known as the ‘Performance-based Hiring' model. With over 40 years in the recruiting industry, Lou's company ‘The Adler Group’ has trained over 40,000 hiring managers and placed over 1500 executives for many of the fastest-growing companies with clients including Disney, General Dynamics and Paycom.Lou is the author of “The Essential guide for Hiring and getting Hired” and the Amazon Top Ten best-seller “Hire with your Head - Performance-based hiring to build outstanding diverse teams” which has been translated into multiple languages including Korean, Japanese and Chinese.Visit him online at - https://www.louadlergroup.com Connect with Lou on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louadler/ Purchase your Copy of Lou’s Book here - https://amzn.to/3pdCJg9 ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Adam is a former New Zealand Rugby Union Player. Adam played for the Crusaders Rugby team for several years before moving on to play for The All Blacks Sevens, where he was crowned World Champion. Adam later moved to France to play for Bayonne, a French Rugby Union team.Adam is highly regarded in the sporting world, and he shared a lot on how to develop high performance habits in this episode. Adam shares some gold in this episode.Adam has recently started a new venture in his career and life. He is a devoted husband and father to 2, soon to be 3, beautiful children.It was an honour to have Adam on the show! Please share this episode with your friends and family.Visit him online at - https://bit.ly/3Q0b3a7 Connect with Adam on LinkedIn here - https://bit.ly/3SkpYxL Connect with Adam on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/adamwhitelock/ ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

Adam is a former New Zealand Rugby Union Player. Adam played for the Crusaders Rugby team for several years before moving on to play for The All Blacks Sevens, where he was crowned World Champion. Adam later moved to France to play for Bayonne, a French Rugby Union team.Adam is highly regarded in the sporting world, and he shared a lot on how to develop high performance habits in this episode. Adam shares some gold in this episode.Adam has recently started a new venture in his career and life. He is a devoted husband and father to 2, soon to be 3, beautiful children.It was an honour to have Adam on the show! Please share this episode with your friends and family.Visit him online at - https://bit.ly/3Q0b3a7 Connect with Adam on LinkedIn here - https://bit.ly/3SkpYxL Connect with Adam on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/adamwhitelock/ ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

This week I caught up with  Matthew Dicks, we spoke about his new book and how to truly be present in your life as a leader.Matthew Dicks is the author of Someday Is Today and nine other books. A bestselling novelist, nationally recognised storyteller, and award-winning elementary schoolteacher, he teaches storytelling and communications at universities, corporate workplaces, and community organisations. Dicks has won multiple Moth GrandSLAM story competitions and, together with his wife, created the organisation “Speak Up” to help others share their stories. They also cohost the Speak Up Storytelling podcast. He lives in Connecticut with his family.Visit him online at http://www.MatthewDicks.com Grab a copy of his book here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608687503  ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

This week I caught up with  Matthew Dicks, we spoke about his new book and how to truly be present in your life as a leader.Matthew Dicks is the author of Someday Is Today and nine other books. A bestselling novelist, nationally recognised storyteller, and award-winning elementary schoolteacher, he teaches storytelling and communications at universities, corporate workplaces, and community organisations. Dicks has won multiple Moth GrandSLAM story competitions and, together with his wife, created the organisation “Speak Up” to help others share their stories. They also cohost the Speak Up Storytelling podcast. He lives in Connecticut with his family.Visit him online at http://www.MatthewDicks.com Grab a copy of his book here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608687503  ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

This week I caught up with Chuck Mollor and we spoke about all things Leadership.Chuck “Charlie” Mollor is founder, CEO, executive coach, and advisor atMCG Partners -  an organisation that specialises in leadership and talent optimisation, aligning business and people strategy for maximum results.He is the author of his new and best-selling book, The Rise of The Agile Leader: Can You Make the Shift?, an Amazon’s #1 best-selling book on management.As a recognised expert in leadership effectiveness, a former Harvard Business School executive coach, and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Chuck specialises in coaching and advising senior, global executives and leadership teams through times of rapid-growth, M&A, and change. For over 35 years, he has advised, coached, and consulted executives and organisations across industries, from startups to Fortune 500 and not-for-profit organisations. Chuck has served on several boards, was a Cranberry Grower-Owner of Ocean Spray, and is a fundraiser and rider for the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a 192- mile bike ride for the fight against cancer. Chuck has four children, three dogs, and is a first-generation American. Grab your copy of Chuck’s book here - https://amzn.to/3OoKZUK Connect with Chuck here - https://chuckmollor.com ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

This week I caught up with Chuck Mollor and we spoke about all things Leadership.Chuck “Charlie” Mollor is founder, CEO, executive coach, and advisor atMCG Partners -  an organisation that specialises in leadership and talent optimisation, aligning business and people strategy for maximum results.He is the author of his new and best-selling book, The Rise of The Agile Leader: Can You Make the Shift?, an Amazon’s #1 best-selling book on management.As a recognised expert in leadership effectiveness, a former Harvard Business School executive coach, and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Chuck specialises in coaching and advising senior, global executives and leadership teams through times of rapid-growth, M&A, and change. For over 35 years, he has advised, coached, and consulted executives and organisations across industries, from startups to Fortune 500 and not-for-profit organisations. Chuck has served on several boards, was a Cranberry Grower-Owner of Ocean Spray, and is a fundraiser and rider for the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a 192- mile bike ride for the fight against cancer. Chuck has four children, three dogs, and is a first-generation American. Grab your copy of Chuck’s book here - https://amzn.to/3OoKZUK Connect with Chuck here - https://chuckmollor.com ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Leadership & Alcohol with Ruari Fairbairns.This week I was excited to sit down and talk to the co-founder and CEO of the amazing organisation - One Year No Beer, Ruari Fairbairns. This organisation is very special to me. I have been alcohol free for the past 2 years, and OYNB was the challenge that set me on this amazing path. I have achieved things I never knew I would over these past two years, saved a ton of money and lost quite a bit of weight. Being alcohol free is something I am incredibly passionate about, and I have OYNB to thank, in part, for this! OYNB was launched in 2016 by Ruari and his friend - Andy. They wanted to challenge themselves to a year without alcohol, and quickly learnt that it was a complete game changer for them! They then came up with the concept for OYNB to encourage others to take on this challenge and connect with like-minded individuals who were doing the same thing.Ruari shared his story in this episode, as well as the inspiration behind OYNB. He shares with us why and how taking a tactical break from alcohol for a while could be the best thing you do for yourself!I cannot recommend this challenge enough. It has changed my life and my relationship with alcohol. Please share this episode with anyone you know who might benefit from listening to it! Visit the OYNB website here - https://www.oneyearnobeer.com  Sign up for the Challenge here -  https://challenge.oneyearnobeer.com/challenge ----Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goalsSupport the show

This week I was excited to sit down and talk to the co-founder and CEO of the amazing organisation - One Year No Beer, Ruari Fairbairns. This organisation is very special to me. I have been alcohol free for the past 2 years, and OYNB was the challenge that set me on this amazing path. I have achieved things I never knew I would over these past two years, saved a ton of money and lost quite a bit of weight. Being alcohol free is something I am incredibly passionate about, and I have OYNB to thank, in part, for this! OYNB was launched in 2016 by Ruari and his friend - Andy. They wanted to challenge themselves to a year without alcohol, and quickly learnt that it was a complete game changer for them! They then came up with the concept for OYNB to encourage others to take on this challenge and connect with like-minded individuals who were doing the same thing.Ruari shared his story in this episode, as well as the inspiration behind OYNB. He shares with us why and how taking a tactical break from alcohol for a while could be the best thing you do for yourself!I cannot recommend this challenge enough. It has changed my life and my relationship with alcohol. Please share this episode with anyone you know who might benefit from listening to it! Visit the OYNB website here - https://www.oneyearnobeer.com  Sign up for the Challenge here -  https://challenge.oneyearnobeer.com/challenge ---Full Transcript, Quote Cards, and a Show Summary are available here: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/blogSend me a personal text messageJoin me at the 2026 Goal-setting Workshop here - jjlaughlin.com/2026goals - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show