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Hiring with Purpose: Uncovering the "Why" with Mike Haarlow
Season 2, Ep. 2
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In this episode of Hire Learning, host Oz Rashid sits down with Mike Haarlow, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Spiras Health, to dive deep into hiring strategies, leadership insights, and the power of finding someone’s "why."
Mike shares his unique approach to hiring, emphasizing the importance of understanding a candidate’s personal and professional motivation. He discusses why focusing on their “why” leads to better hires, stronger teams, and long-term success.
We also explore how value-based care is transforming healthcare, the emotional impact of elderly care, and some truly heartwarming patient stories (including a baby kangaroo!). 🦘
Episode Highlights:
- Hiring for the “Why”: Mike’s go-to interview question and why it uncovers the best talent.
- The importance of feedback: How listening to your team’s insights can help you avoid costly hiring mistakes.
- Finding hidden talent: Why promoting people who don’t “fit the mold” can bring out the best in your organization.
- Value-based care: How Spirits Health is helping elderly patients age gracefully at home with personalized healthcare plans.
- Heartwarming patient stories: A patient’s wish to dance at his daughter’s wedding and the unexpected adoption of a baby kangaroo.
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Follow host Oz Rashid on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid/
More info on Guests:
Mike Haarlow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-haarlow-5b9a3232/
Spiras Health: https://spirashealth.com/
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