43: Overcoming Hiring PTSD with Erin Longmoon

<p>It can be easy to take business personally, but it’s vital to learn to separate the two. Today Dr. Sabrina, Mike and Erin Longmoon discuss the importance of self-reflection when dealing with employees and hiring. Mike offers his own experiences with hiring. Dr. Sabrina and Erin observe patterns of behavior and emotional reactions in entrepreneurs that look very similar to symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The term “Hiring PTSD” is one to which many entrepreneurs immediately relate.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>More often than not, we tend to act on past experiences, hurts, and can struggle with the disappointment that past employees have brought. As an employer, the emotional experience can be a lot to carry. This episode shares strategies to help you cope with those experiences and use them to set up your team for success. To learn more about how you can avoid taking things personally and create an effective hiring process, tune into this episode of Profit by Design.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>This week’s guest, Erin Longmoon, is the Chief Idea Officer and Overseer of the Realm for Zephyr Recruiting. Her job includes recruiting employers for small businesses in which she uses extensive insight and systems she has developed to help ensure a positive hiring experience. Erin is in tune with maintaining the company culture and integrating individuals in which match that vision. If you’re looking for someone who can solve your hiring challenges, Erin is the perfect match to help you find your perfect match!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Mike explains the necessity of learning to manage your employees and the emotional toll it can have on your business.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>The growing process of separating your ego from the business.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>Being a support system for your employees and trying to look at p