Leaders are not created magically, but emerge over time from a continuous process of being challenged, meeting the challenge, reflecting on what was learned, and applying it to the next challenge.
It turns out that great leaders are not only good at getting work done, but also at the way they get that work done. When a leader is acknowledged as "good" or even "great," there are always some things that distinguish them from the pack.
1. Great leaders take risks.
Whether they know it or not, great leaders do things others haven't done
Recruiting is ripe for change. We've been doing things pretty much the same for 50 years. We need leadership that is taking risks and trying out new approaches.
2. Great leaders adopt new technologies and processes.
Another characteristic of great leaders is their ability to embrace technology or processes that give them a competitive edge. They are early to see the advantages in the new
Leading recruiters are experimenting right now with social networking.
3. Great leaders build teams.
Good leaders also build strong teams. They often hire people as smart or smarter than themselves. They pose what seem like unrealistic goals, and challenge their teams to exceed those goals.
The people in these teams frequently have widely varied but complementary skills. A great recruiting team, at one organization, is made up of a few Internet and IT technologists, a systems and process expert, a statistician and a handful of recruiters who leverage technology and outsource a large percentage of hiring to trusted partners.
4. Great leaders create networks and stay attached to the external world.
Good recruiting leaders are well connected to the outside world. Effective leaders may have hundreds of contacts in a variety of occupations and organizations. They stay in contact by email, telephone, and with face-to-face chats on a frequent basis.
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