Getting the People Equation Right: How to Get the Right People in the Right Jobs and Keep Them

Getting the People Equation Right: How to Get the Right People in the Right Jobs and Keep Them

People are not your greatest asset. The right people, in the right jobs, effectively led are your greatest asset. Every leader today has the heightened challenge of getting the right people in the right jobs. You will not be equal to that challenge if you follow the traditional approach for making a hiring decision; that is, assessing qualifications—experience, education, and skill set-and then conducting an interview that is inherently subject to confirmation bias. There is a better way. I call it the People Equation. The People Equation provides a practical framework for selecting people who have the qualifications and the attitude that support them doing a fantastic job, and who have shared cultural values. Getting the People Equation Right is an invaluable guide to harnessing the power of people analytics to excel at making hiring decisions. But getting the right people in the right jobs is only part of the story. The rest of the success story is keeping them. And that is about leadership. The People Equation helps you hire people who can do the job successfully, but do they want to do the job for you? This book sets out 5 commitments leaders and managers can make that will unleash individual talent and create a work environment that helps everyone succeed and organizations flourish. "There are a ton of books on how to hire people, but most of them are, as the old saying goes, 'a mile wide and an inch deep.' They have lots of ideas, but precious little on the true science and real world 'how to' behind effective hiring and retention of excellent employees. Logan Loomis takes you on a deep dive into getting the people part of your business right. Getting the People Equation Right is a rock-solid value and a pleasure to read. Highly recommend!" — Joe Calloway, author of The Leadership Mindset "Wow! Finally, a book has been written in a concise and entertaining fashion by someone who gets it! For nearly 30 years I have been starting and growing companies and have intuitively relied on Logan's principles. Now Logan has created the hiring and leadership manual that will be required reading for all my various business executives. How I wish this book had been around 30 years ago to make my life easier." — John West, Chairman, Hire Velocity "One of the most pressing demands on leaders today is how to identify and retain top talent. Logan Loomis' book Getting the People Equation Right gives practical insights into how to best select people who can do the job and how to lead them in a way that gets them to do the best job for you. Committed leaders will find extraordinary value in this book!" — Dr. Bob Nelson, 5 million-copy bestselling author of 1501 Ways to Reward Employees , T he Management Bible , and Work Made Fun Gets Done! "Logan has written an extraordinary contribution to the field of organizational leadership. This book successfully combines an individual and organizational roadmap to success. Rarely does one find so much practical wisdom in a single work. Supporting every principle or insight is a story or example that captures the essence of the issues. You will find yourself nodding time after time as you read. Thanks to Logan for taking much of the guesswork out of daily leadership challenges." — Rick Tate, coauthor of Leadership and the Customer Revolution "With Getting the People Equation Right , Logan Loomis has a clear message about making your people and culture a top priority. It's a must read for anyone in leadership, or anyone who wants to help build a better culture. Getting the People Equation Right will undoubtedly be incorporated into Sciton's Leadership Candidate Academy." — Aaron Burton, CEO, Sciton, Inc. "The right people in the right job give you the power of multiplication! This book is like an updated prescription for your glasses. It helps you see better the greatest asset to your company!" — John Marsh, host of the podcast Redemptification "Getting the People Equation Right masterfully describes the powerful insights from the Harrison Assessment tool combined with practical guidance on how to effectively interview and make hiring decisions. But Logan has taken the book much further and created a must-read guide to becoming a world-class leader. What a delightful and easy-to-read resource that I highly recommend!" — C. Mark Hussey, President & COO, Huron Consulting Group "Loomis has cracked the code...and your organization can be better for it. Understanding and using the equation of suitability, eligibility, and culture fit as measured by Loomis' insights, tools, and assessments nearly ensures a productive hire for your organization as well as for the hire. Committing to the five commitments he discusses will help any leader retain top talent. I would add that Loomis is a pleasant writer and is enjoyable to read. Not common in worthwhile business books. It is tempting (and easy) to read this book in one sitting, but I suggest a slower pace to examine