Tom Duncan, CEO, on Innovating in the Home Improvement Industry

11/01/2022 32 min Episodio 30
Tom Duncan, CEO, on Innovating in the Home Improvement Industry

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Tom Duncan spent 15 years as the CEO of Positec, the innovative, market-leading power tool company, where he now serves on the board. Tom started the American division of Positec in 2005 and oversaw their successful growth strategy; Positec’s direct to consumer brands, Worx and Rockwell, are two of the fastest growing tool brands in the world. With a wealth of experience leading this challenger brand, Tom has developed an agile and process-oriented approach to hiring.Highlights from our conversation include:Positec’s formula for success (4:26)His “two way street” hiring philosophy (7:33)One valuable lesson he’s learned from hiring mistakes (9:27)Why process is key (10:10)Early hiring challenges during Positec’s rapid growth (12:44)How Positec’s global business factored into their talent strategy (15:28) The benefits and drawbacks of hiring within your network (17:09)Tom’s advice for emerging leaders (27:00)Visit HowIHire.com for transcripts and more on this episode.Follow Roy Notowitz and Noto Group Executive Search on LinkedIn for updates and featured career opportunities.Subscribe to How I Hire:AppleSpotifyAmazonGoogle

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