Choosing the Strongest: How Leaders Make Decisions About People (Sber Library, Vol. 67)

Unlock the secrets to building a winning team with Choosing the Strongest, Volume 67 of the Sber Library. In this insightful book, Claudio Fernandez-Araoz, a partner at Egon Zehnder International, distills three decades of experience in executive search and leadership assessment, combined with cutting-edge research, to provide a practical guide to talent acquisition and management.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Startup Founders: Learn how to select the right partners and early employees, a critical factor in your company's success or failure.
• Managers on the Rise: Discover how to build a high-performing team as you take on increasing responsibilities and the stakes get higher.
• Business Owners: Master the art of identifying and recruiting top-tier executives, including CEOs, to drive your organization forward.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Proven Strategies: Benefit from Fernandez-Araoz's extensive experience and research-backed insights into talent selection.
• Practical Guidance: Learn actionable techniques for identifying, assessing, and placing the right people in the right roles.
• Avoid Costly Mistakes: Minimize the risk of poor hiring decisions that can derail your organization's progress.
• Develop a Critical Skill: Hone your ability to identify and cultivate talent, a skill that offers unparalleled returns on investment.

Why Choose This Book?

We all know that "people are our greatest asset," but few leaders truly master the art of talent acquisition. Choosing the Strongest provides a framework for developing this essential skill, even if you believe you lack the "intuition" for it. This book offers a structured approach to talent management, moving beyond trial and error to equip you with the tools and knowledge to build a high-performing team. Don't leave your organization's success to chance – invest in your ability to choose the strongest.