HIRING A FORCE MULTIPLIER
This week, we shared a recent talk from Hallie about how to hire the right assistant to force multiply your business. She first identifies what a force multiplier is and how they benefit the executive and vice versa, how to find one, setting clear expectations, what a force multiplier can do, and what they shouldn’t be expected to do.
Whether you’re looking to hire an executive assistant or personal assistant, operations manager, or chief of staff, this episode can help you get clear on the role you may need to hire for and provides great tips and tricks for finding that perfect person for the job. You can find our Force Multiplier job descriptions on our Founder & Force Multiplier website. If you are looking to hire a talented assistant in the near future, take a listen and learn!
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Below are some of the resources mentioned in this episode that will help you become the type of leader you need to be to attract a Force Multiplier to your business. Forming this type of partnership is not transactional, it is about challenging yourself and your team for the success of all–however that is defined by each individual–and the success of the business.
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Timestamps For Our Hiring an Assistant Episode:
[2:00] How does Hallie define force multiplier?
[3:39] The first thing an executive needs to do is really identify who it is they are looking for.
[4:00] What are the different roles? Hallie discusses the difference between executive assistant, operations manager, chief of staff, etc. How does each of them help the executive?
[6:35] How does the work of a force multiplier directly impact the executive’s ability to fulfill their role as a leader?
[8:38] How do you know if you are looking for an executive assistant or an operations manager?
[11:42] A force multiplier is someone who is adaptable, a generalist, and has a growth mindset. They are hungry to learn and willing to take what they know and implement it. They can be a leader, but not someone who takes all the credit and thinks they are the main face of the organization.
[15:03] Be very self-aware of what you want out of your EA, and make sure you set very clear expectations. Hallie talks about where you can find a great one, and how to attract one.
[16:17] Are you exhibiting the same behaviors you want to attract? You’ve got to look at yourself first and make sure you are walking the walk.
[20:22] Would you want to work for you?
[22:18] To recap: here’s how you can find a great force multiplier. Start with yourself, know who you are and what you are looking for.
