Continuity Conversations
Continuity Conversations is where we bring big business resilience to your small business.
We're Patty Bonsera and Keith Hessel and we are committed to the resilience of small businesses. 99.9% of all companies in the U.S. are small businesses. Nearly 1/2 of all employees in the U.S. are employed by a small business.
Small businesses are the ones that are directly involved with, hire people and make the most impact for their local communities and their families. Resilient small businesses create resilient local economies which create resilient cities, counties and so on.
They are the most valuable, yet are the most vulnerable to losing their business and their livelihood without contingency plans for disruptions.
Don't let unexpected challenges hold your small business back. Join the conversation and elevate your resilience today.
Continuity Conversations
Beyond the Resume: Finding the Right Fit in Corporate and Entrepreneurial Worlds
Join us for a fun episode of Continuity Conversations! This time, we dive into the differences between corporate jobs and starting your own business. Patty shares her experience working in boutique investment firms back in the '90s, where she loved the structure and social atmosphere of smaller companies. Keith brings his perspective from his work in ministry and business, including his time as a church music director and a trainer in healthcare sharing.
We chat about the ups and downs of moving from corporate life to consulting, and how important it is to stay connected with colleagues. There’s even a funny story about a candidate who showed up to training in sweatpants and a pajama top! We also take a look at how hiring has changed over the years and why the "phishing" method of recruiting might not be the best way to build a solid team.
We wrap things up with a chat about finding the right fit in a company and whether personality tests like Myers-Briggs or Clifton StrengthsFinder really work in hiring. We're reminded that personality traits change over time, and that relying too much on these tests when hiring can be tricky. It's full of personal stories, laughs, and practical advice for anyone in the corporate world or thinking about going solo!