Today, Mike is joined by Ian Myers, founder and CEO of Oceans. He is an expert in building high-growth companies by hiring the right global talent, delegating effectively and creating a company culture which enables everyone, including remote workers, to thrive.

Ian and Mike discuss the best way to source talent from across the globe while avoiding common issues. Including, fraud, inadvertently breaking labour laws, and people working full-time for multiple companies and not delivering. They also discuss how to improve communication and inspire people to successfully work proactively.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

When you hire the right person, you will see an uptick in growth.
Hire talent from sources that are usually overlooked by your peers.
Look for people with overlapping skill sets. Soft skills matter.
If you realise after week 3 you´ve hired the wrong person, go back to the drawing board.
High-growth companies need thinkers who can pivot.
Global teams are the future. They are productive, resilient and work 24/7. Forbes reports that those hiring global talent grow fastest.
Employing globally keeps costs low, which is especially important for startups.
Using an agency that specialises in providing companies in your country with global workers helps you avoid many of the most common pitfalls. How is explained in the podcast.
Successful companies deliver the culture the people they hire are attracted to.
Hire using referrals from your employees.
Being good at delegating is a superpower; you are 33% more effective.
Tell your people they are expected to be proactive. Make it a foundation of your culture.
Pick someone people trust and respect and get them to introduce and lead changes.
You have to manage remote workers differently e.g. your communication has to be more precise.

BEST MOMENTS

1:03 "If you still think productivity can only happen in an office; you're clinging to an outdated model."

25.24 "Make good on the promises of the culture you're promoting."

34.39 "Referrals, when hiring, are overlooked by many firms."

37.49 "Innate intelligence, adaptability and understanding of how to pick up new things… that's what's going to matter the most."

48.32 "We give our people permission to be proactive by telling them they need to be. ."

59.20 "You no longer need to hire all-arounders … AI can handle most all-around tasks."

1.06.28 “Using channels to communicate instead of DMS is a huge unlock for visibility alignment across remote teams.”

THE GUEST

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-myers-oceans

https://www.oceanstalent.com

HBS delegation - https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-to-delegate-effectively

AI global economy - https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/artificial-intelligence/publications/artificial-intelligence-study.html

ABOUT THE HOST

Meet Mike, a seasoned tech entrepreneur and visionary with over two and a half decades of invaluable experience in founding and scaling successful tech start-ups. Mike brings a wealth of firsthand knowledge, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and tech professionals.

As a host, Mike is dedicated to sharing actionable insights, strategies, and stories gathered from conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and experts. With a remarkable ability to distil practical wisdom from guests, Mike curates engaging discussions that resonate with both aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals.

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