The Better Leadership Team Show

In this episode of The Breakthrough Leadership Team Show, my guest is Jordan Burton, an executive assessor and interviewing trainer with over 17 years of experience. He specializes in training top VC and Private Equity investors and high-growth companies on how to hire the best talent. Jordan was a Partner at the renowned leadership advisory firm ghSMART, a consultant at Bain & Company, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. At his training firm Talgo, he manages relationships with industry giants like Sequoia Capital, TH Lee, and Palantir Technologies.

Tune in and learn practical strategies for better role definitions, sourcing top talent through networks, and conducting structured interviews that reveal true competencies. Jordan shares insider tips on avoiding common hiring mistakes, building a virtual talent bench, and adapting recruitment for remote work. Whether you’re a leader or HR professional, this conversation offers actionable insights to enhance your hiring processes and build a top-tier team.

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