Ep#360 Mike Zani: How to Manage Change and Optimize Talent Strategy

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra

Ready to revamp your business and unlock the potential of your workforce? Tune in and join CEO of the Predictive Index, Mike Zani, as he speaks with Todd about how to manage change effectively and optimize talent strategy.

Discover essential pre-hire assessment tools for 2021 and understand their impact. Learn to navigate the challenge of transforming a 60-year-old company's distribution channel with an optimized change management approach that prioritizes winning over the majority.

Don't miss out on this transformative discussion—take the first step toward unlocking your business's success! Join us now to revolutionize your approach to change management and talent strategy optimization.

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Ways to connect with Mike Zani:
Website: https://www.predictiveindex.com/
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikezani/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-predictive-index/
New Book: A Wall Street Journal bestseller - The Science of Dream Teams

What’s in this podcast episode?
00:00 Intro
00:40 Who is our guest for today, and what is his business
02:45 Why did they choose to invest in this 60-year-old process, and what made them believe there was room for big improvements
04:21 Why did they decide to buy and improve this instead of starting from scratch
05:59 How does leveraging the company's existing cash flow for financing a new idea reduce risk
07:17 Who exactly benefits from their product, and what is it designed for
10:35 What's the key to developing world-class managers and leaders
12:10 captainscouncil.com
14:13 Why is it important to understand the dynamics of both the business and its people
16:12 How has he transformed this product and company since he took over, compared to the past 60 years
21:36 What is the key strategy for effective change management
24:40 What is the importance of having a talent strategy in business
27:26 What is the importance of saying 'no' in top leadership roles, particularly when it comes to decision-making and prioritization
28:49 Someone in his circle who inspires, motivates, and helps him achieve where he is right now
30:29 The book that he wanted all the audience to check out

I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between Mike Zani and ⭐️Todd Westra 📈

If you're looking for tips and strategies to grow and scale your business, this episode is for you!

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