James Sitar

James Sitar

29
Oct
Hiring for Psychological Safety

Hiring for Psychological Safety

A quiet strategic advantage in recruitment: hiring for psychological safety. This post Unveils this "asymmetric lever" offering practical signs, interview techniques, and a checklist.
4 min read
22
Oct
7 Asymmetric Levers That Change Outcomes

7 Asymmetric Levers That Change Outcomes

Recruitment can feel noisy. New tools appear every year. Job boards multiply. Metrics shift. Amid all that movement, there are
5 min read
15
Oct
Asymmetric Levers Work

Stop Hunting for Unicorns. Start Fixing the Farm.

Organizations spend millions chasing the mythical "unicorn" candidate to solve their problems. This is a flawed strategy. Discover a more powerful, asymmetric approach that focuses on making small, strategic improvements to your system to attract and retain world-class talent.
3 min read
17
Jun
Why Your Head of Recruitment Should Be in Every Strategic Meeting

Why Your Head of Recruitment Should Be in Every Strategic Meeting

Learn why integrating your recruitment partner into high-level planning is the single greatest lever for realistic workforce strategy, better retention, and successful execution.
2 min read
19
Mar
The Recruiter's MBA: 6 Leadership Lessons Forged in the Trenches of Talent Acquisition

The Recruiter's MBA: 6 Leadership Lessons Forged in the Trenches of Talent Acquisition

My most valuable leadership lessons didn't come from a boardroom; they came from the trenches of recruitment. This post breaks down the six core "human skills" that work.
3 min read
18
Feb
Perfect on Paper Doesn't Always Translate to Real Life

When the Perfect Candidate Wasn't So Perfect (and What I Learned)

We all know the feeling: you've found the perfect, slam-dunk candidate. But what happens when it all falls apart at the last minute? A story of professional failure, and the three timeless lessons it taught me about control, context, and the true meaning of a "win" in recruitment.
2 min read
06
Jan
Opportunities Are Everywhere: How to Find Your Next Big Move When You're Not Even Looking.

Opportunities Are Everywhere: How to Find Your Next Big Move When You're Not Even Looking.

The biggest career moves don't come from job postings; they come from casual conversations and unexpected challenges. Learn the "asymmetric" mindset for finding and seizing the opportunities that are already hidden in your daily life.
2 min read
16
Oct
Response Time is Recruitment Currency: The Hidden Cost of 'Ghosting' Your Candidates

Response Time is Recruitment Currency: The Hidden Cost of 'Ghosting' Your Candidates

This post breaks down a simple, 5-step framework for using speed and care as your most powerful recruitment currency.
2 min read
16
Sep
The Unsung Lever in Recruitment: A 6-Step Guide to Supporting Your Hiring Leaders

The Unsung Lever in Recruitment: A 6-Step Guide to Supporting Your Hiring Leaders

6-step playbook for transforming your relationship to a strategic partnership, delivering better hires and a stronger organization.
3 min read
14
Dec
The Asymmetric Lever for Physician Retention: A 5-Step Guide to Onboarding the Family

The Asymmetric Lever for Physician Retention: A 5-Step Guide to Onboarding the Family

5-step playbook for onboarding the entire family. The single most overlooked, high-leverage strategy for dramatically improving physician retention.
2 min read