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Dear Katalyst Group Community, A preview of winter arrived last week with a shovel-worthy dusting of snow here in Chicago and even after the sidewalks were cleared, the pre-Thanksgiving flurry left us excited for the holiday season. ???? This time of year reminds us of the importance of being together as a community. The Katalyst Group team, Kevin Kaye, Laura Witter-Johnson, CPA, Erin Jewell, James Lewis, E. Stacey Kennedy, and MARA PERLOW are so very grateful for being able to build a strong, vibrant community, and to you for being an important part of it. Whether you're cooking at home, going to a family or friend's home, staying in, or going out, enjoy your time this Thanksgiving! #letskatalyze?#holidayseason #thistimeofyear #communities #thanksgiving

Read this month's newsletter featuring warm ??Thanksgiving?? wishes from Katalyst Group founder and principal Kevin Kaye and thought leadership videos: 1?? Five Tips to Cultivate and Build Relationships with Passive Job Seekers 2?? FINDING Passive Candidates 3?? ATTRACTING Passive Candidates Read the Newsletter here: https://loom.ly/oHSDgKk Remember to sign up for the newsletter too! https://loom.ly/s7u2Sl0 #letskatalyze?#thoughtleadership

Much of the in-demand talent pool is not actively looking for a new opportunity. These professionals are “passive” job seekers and rely on being contacted. Kevin Kaye talks about five tips to cultivate and build a relationship with these valuable, skilled individuals. #letskatalyze

Passive candidates are often more in demand because they represent a competitive pool of experienced talent with specialized skill sets, a proven track record of success, and an existing cultural alignment. So, what's the best way to attract this top-tier talent pool into your organization? Erin Jewell, Practice Lead, shares some insights like understanding what motivates individuals, defining what a strong profile looks like, and creating alignment between organization and individual. #letskatalyze? ?#trackrecord #talentpool #toptiertalent

Today, we honor Laura Witter-Johnson, CPA, our Chief Administrative Officer, for two amazing years of making a positive impact at Katalyst Group. In addition to Laura leading Katalyst Group's operations, she is a true culture builder--engaging with each member and fostering team bonding. Laura also brings her spirit of collaboration, empathy, and open communication to founder Kevin Kaye and team members Erin Jewell, James Lewis, E. Stacey Kennedy, and MARA PERLOW along with her ability to listen closely, invite and unite diverse perspectives, and proactively share relevant information. Thank you Laura for continuing to serve as a trusted advisor and business partner and for making us better every day! #letskatalyze #workanniversary #teamwork #leadership?#chiefadministrativeofficer

?? Embracing Conscious Leadership: Making the Shift Towards Creating New Outcomes Together ?? The Katalyst Group team Kevin Kaye, James Lewis, Erin Jewell, E. Stacey Kennedy, Laura Witter-Johnson, CPA, and MARA PERLOW recognizes that conscious leadership calls for a different path -- a departure from the typical quick fixes and short-term gains. With encouragement from Kevin Kaye and hands-on conscious leadership training from Clay Stelzer, we are stepping back and stepping out -- shifting our moves to reflecting on our actions, and intentionally creating space for new outcomes.?? Our team is actively working to incorporate exercises and practices into our conscious leadership training, aiming for a culture departing from patterns that don't work and going for the results we want, inclusive of growth and empathy. Together, we’re working on the "Shift Move" practices created by Stelzer. Recognizing what we are willing to do now, the Katalyst Group team's "Shift Move" practice includes: ? "Seeing challenges as gifts" ? "Having hard conversations" ? "Writing letter to self" ? "Debunking your story" Creating new outcomes starts with a willingness to let go of the way it’s always been and open ourselves up to growth and change. We’re committed to this journey, let's do it together whenever we can! #letskatalyze #ConsciousLeadership #LeadershipTraining #GrowthMindset #TeamCulture #NewOutcomes

Thank you Nourishing Hope for inviting Katalyst Group members Kevin Kaye, James Lewis, Erin Jewell, Laura Witter-Johnson, CPA, E. Stacey Kennedy, MARA PERLOW, and Brad Blaney, MBA to pack nearly 200 boxes of food to serve the Chicagoland community. We had a great day as a team being part of your well-run organization alongside your friendly and talented staff! #letskatalyze #NourishingHopeChi #NourishingHope #FoodForTodayHopeForTomorrow

Read this month's newsletter and watch a video featuring Kevin Kaye talking about how ITR Economics Findings Says U.S. Poised for Growth, Conscious Leadership Teaches to “Say It”, and The Cost of a Mismatched Hire: How the Wrong Person in the Wrong Role Impacts an Organization and Ways to Manage It, and much more! #letskatalyze https://lnkd.in/g74uVas7

???Happy Halloween!??? At Katalyst Group we’re dedicated to helping organizations and individuals connect in ways that spark growth, drive success, and bring out the best in both. Here’s to making matches that are anything but spooky! Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween! ?? #letskatalyze #HappyHalloween #ExecutiveSearch #PerfectMatch

KATALYST GROUP ATTENDS "SHOW HER THE MONEY" MOVE SCREENING HOSTED BY FEI Chicago? Kevin Kaye and James Lewis attended the movie screening of SHOW HER THE MONEY featuring top female investors who support diverse women entrepreneurs and highlighting that money is essential for true equality. Informative and enlightening movie and speakers!? #letskatalyze??#femaleinvestors?#trueequality?#moviescreening #womenentrepreneurs?#womenentrepreneur