Monique Porras, founder and CEO of the Kempington Group, shares her journey from journalism to recruiting and starting her own business. She discusses her upbringing, her parents' influence, and the challenges she faced along the way. Monique emphasizes the importance of honesty, transparency, and building relationships in the recruiting industry. She also opens up about the hardships she has overcome, including the loss of her mother and the struggles of being a small business owner. Monique offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, urging them to know their value and not let others take advantage of them.Takeaways Honesty and transparency are crucial in the recruiting industryBuilding relationships is key to success in recruitingOvercoming hardships and personal challenges can shape an entrepreneur's resilienceKnow your value and don't let others take advantage of youStarting a business requires careful planning and preparation Know your value and stick to your guns, but be realistic and adaptable.Maintain honesty and authenticity in all aspects of your business.Owning a business comes with vulnerability and liability, so it's important to be careful and ethical in your actions.Expect volatility and emotional highs and lows as a business owner, and develop strategies to deal with them.Understand and adapt to the different mindsets and values of different generations in the workforce.AI can be useful in certain aspects of recruiting, but the human touch is still necessary, especially in executive recruitment.Focus on diversity, inclusion, and community involvement to create a positive impact and build strong relationships.Chapters00:20 Introduction and Background06:22 Monique's Journey from Journalism to Recruiting27:46 Overcoming Personal Hardships36:30 The Kempington Group: Values and Mission39:49 Challenges of Being a Small Business Owner42:41 Knowing Your Value and Sticking to Your Guns45:02 Dealing with the Volatility of Entrepreneurship49:49 The Power of Authenticity in Business56:45 Understanding and Adapting to Generational Differences01:03:10 The Role of AI in Recruiting and the Human Touch01:10:09 Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Involvement @AHollandPodcast Website: TheAndrewHollandPodcast.comTwitter: @AHollandPodcastYouTube: The Andrew Holland Podcast

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