In this episode, I share a proven framework for crafting emails that close deals with hesitant recruits. Using a real-world success story, I reveal how moving from abstract promises to concrete specifics can make the difference between a signed offer and a lost opportunity.

• [00:00] Introduction - The challenge of closing recruits when competitors enter the picture and how communication plays a critical role.
• [01:30] The Hail Mary Email - A coaching client’s experience with a recruit who was at the finish line but started to ghost.
• [03:00] The Problem with Abstract Messaging - Examples of vague language, like "additional support," and why it fails to resonate.
• [05:30] Coaching for Clarity - Strategies to turn abstract ideas into tangible, actionable specifics:
  • Clearly define the support you offer.
  • Differentiate your value from competitors.
  • Specify how your leadership will tangibly impact the recruit’s success.
• [07:30] Why Clarity Wins - People gravitate toward specific, well-defined opportunities, not vague promises.
• [09:00] Tools for Refinement - Tips on simplifying and improving email clarity:
  • Use Hemingway App to keep readability at a fifth-grade level or below.
  • Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to refine and adjust messaging.
• [10:30] The Results - How the refined email helped secure the recruit and why specificity was the deciding factor.

1. Clarity Drives Action - Replace abstract statements with specific, detailed examples of the value you bring.
2. Specifics Create Influence - Defined, concrete promises inspire confidence and encourage recruits to move forward.
3. Simplify for Impact - Make your message easy to read and actionable using tools like Hemingway App.
4. Invest Time in Tailoring - A well-thought-out email can make or break a recruit’s decision.
5. Certainty Wins Deals - Recruits want leaders and organizations they can trust to deliver on clear commitments.

Closing recruits often comes down to how effectively you communicate your value. By refining your messaging to include concrete specifics and simplifying your language, you can influence hesitant recruits to take action. Use this framework to write emails that not only resonate but close deals with confidence.

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In this special year-end episode, I challenge Recruiting Leaders to approach 2025 differently by rethinking how they manage their time. Drawing inspiration from unconventional success stories, like Rick Barry’s legendary underhand free throws, I encourage you to break free from cultural norms, focus on what truly matters, and double down on efforts that yield exponential results.

• [00:00] Introduction - Reflecting on the past year and preparing for a breakthrough 2025.

• [02:30] The Lead Dog Principle - As a leader, your team will only go as fast as you lead them. Vision casting is key to long-term success.

• [05:30] The Rick Barry Analogy - Why breaking from the norm can lead to extraordinary outcomes, and how Rick Barry’s unconventional free throw style offers lessons in leadership.

• [09:00] Time Management Realities - Sobering statistics on how much time Americans spend on TV, social media, and radio, and the opportunity cost of these habits.

• [12:30] Reclaiming Time for Growth - Strategies to repurpose “lost” hours into productive activities like reading, skill-building, and leadership branding.

• [15:00] Doubling Down on What Works - How focusing efforts on platforms like LinkedIn has transformed my leadership brand and can do the same for you.

• [17:30] The Power of Intentionality - How being intentional with your time can create exponential results in recruiting and leadership.

1. Challenge the Status Quo - Don’t settle for normal results. Be willing to take unconventional steps for extraordinary success.

2. Reclaim Your Time - Analyze where your time goes and redirect it toward activities that drive growth and influence.

3. Double Down on Impact - Focus on high-return efforts like building your leadership brand and engaging with recruits intentionally.

4. Cast a Bold Vision - Great leaders plan far ahead and align daily actions with long-term goals.

5. Live with Purpose - Every hour spent intentionally can move you closer to becoming the leader you’re meant to be.

2025 is your opportunity to get “weird” with how you manage your time and approach leadership. By breaking away from cultural norms and focusing on what truly matters, you can create exponential results in your career and life. Let this be the year you stretch yourself, reclaim lost time, and lead with vision and purpose.

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In this episode, I share a game-changing framework for recruiting leaders to transform "no shows" into enthusiastic new hires. By leveraging extravagant and ascending value, you can speed up the hiring process and build stronger connections with potential recruits. This strategy is ideal for leaders looking to make 2025 their best recruiting year yet.

• [00:00] Introduction - The challenge of recruiting in a noisy, competitive landscape.
• [02:00] The Problem with Typical Follow-Ups - Why "just checking in" doesn’t work and how it leads to disengagement.
• [05:00] Extravagant Value - The importance of offering recruits unreasonable value early in the relationship to stand out.
• [08:30] Ascending Value - Building on the initial extravagant value with continuous, increasing contributions.
• [12:00] Leveraging AI for Value Creation - How tools like ChatGPT can create custom blueprints, templates, and frameworks tailored to your recruits’ needs.
• [16:30] Real-World Application - A success story of a leader who used this framework to attract and hire 18 recruits in three months.
• [20:00] Why Leaders Are the Product - Demonstrating value as a leader to attract talent by reflecting what life on your team will look like.
• [23:00] Closing the Gap - The importance of showcasing your value digitally and making 2025 your best recruiting year yet.

1. Start with Extravagant Value - Offer recruits something unexpected and meaningful to capture their attention.
2. Add Ascending Value - Build on initial value with consistent, tailored contributions over time.
3. Leverage AI for Efficiency - Use tools like ChatGPT to create resources, frameworks, and content to share with recruits.
4. Lead by Example - Your recruiting efforts should reflect the leadership experience recruits will have on your team.
5. Consistency Matters - Bringing value consistently shortens the hiring cycle and increases success rates.

Recruiting in today’s market demands creativity and value-driven strategies. By using this framework of extravagant and ascending value, you’ll position yourself as the leader recruits want to join. 2025 can be your best year yet if you adopt these principles and commit to showing recruits that more is available through you.

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