This expert interview is with Bob Jordan CEO of InterimExecs and author of Right Leader, Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company.

We talk about the qualities of a good leader, types of leaders, things to avoid when hiring leaders and Bob’s acronym FABS and how you can use it to evaluate yourself and the leaders you are working with.

Here are some of the times & topics covered in case you would like to jump to a specific part.

  • 00:50 – Who is Bob Jordan & what is his company
  • 01:33 – Overview of InterimExecs
  • 02:21 – Bob’s background
  • 05:12 – Overview of his book – Right Leader, Right Time
  • 07:39 – Indicators of a bad leader
  • 10:05 – Importance of KPIs with leadership
  • 11:45 – What does the “F” in “FABS” stand for?
  • 14:09 – What does the “A” in “FABS” stand for?
  • 18:54 – What does the “B” in “FABS” stand for?
  • 20:31 – What separates builders & fixers?
  • 22:17 – What does the “S” in “FABS” stand for?
  • 24:18 – Tell us about the “FABS” Assessment
  • 27:14 – Tips to avoid a bad hire
  • 31:51 – Lesson to younger self
  • 34:01 – Book recommendation
  • 35:26 – Final thoughts

Links:

Bob’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjjordan/

InterimExecs: https://interimexecs.com/

Right Leader, Right Time: https://a.co/d/9MARNXU

Recommended Book: The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life – https://a.co/d/dbSA0sX