208. Why Hardwiring is The Key To Hiring with Jason Carroll

World's Greatest Boss

In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss, I sit down with Jason P. Carroll, founder and CEO of Aptive Index, to explore how data-driven insights and psychometric assessments can revolutionize hiring and leadership. Jason shares his expertise in scaling businesses, fostering resilient teams, and aligning leadership capabilities with organizational goals.

From his time scaling Champion National Security from $24 million to $80 million in revenue to his work as a Dare to Lead™ Facilitator trained under Dr. Brené Brown, Jason brings a wealth of experience to help business leaders like you make smarter, people-focused decisions.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• [1:45] The Hiring Mistakes Most Leaders Don’t Realize They’re Making

• [4:10] Why Data-Driven Hiring is a Game-Changer

• [7:25] Psychometric Assessments: What They Are and How to Use Them

• [11:30] Scaling Teams: Lessons from Growing a Workforce by 200%

• [16:00] Building Leadership Capabilities That Stick

• [20:45] Creating a Culture of Courage and Generosity

• [25:30] Final Thoughts: Leading with Purpose and Resilience

Why Listen?

This episode is packed with actionable insights for any leader looking to:

• Avoid costly hiring mistakes.

• Build high-performing, resilient teams.

• Leverage data to make better decisions about talent and leadership.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Aptive Index: Redefining Hiring and Leadership

• Book: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

• Podcast: Work Cultured

Connect with Jason P. Carroll:

• Website: aptiveindex.com

Stay Connected:

• Connect with me on LinkedIn: Jackie Koch

• Visit my website: peopleprinciples.co