2024’s Almost Over – Is Your Hiring Strategy Ready for 2025? (Pumpkin Spice Edition)

Calling all CEOs or Sales Leaders! It’s officially fall—pumpkins are out, the air’s getting crisp, and we’re all pretending we’re not still buried in work. But let’s talk about what you should be doing this season—prepping your hiring strategy for 2025. Because, let’s be honest, this year’s been a whirlwind, and if you’re still hiring based on just resumes and skills, you might be missing the magic of the season... and I’m not talking about pumpkin spice.

Time for a Mindset Shift – Like Adding Spice to Your Latte

If 2024 has taught us anything (besides the fact that we all need more time off), it’s that talent is tough to find. Everyone’s scrambling for the same elite candidates, and let’s face it, you need more than just a flashy resume. You need mindset—the ingredient that turns “good” into “great.” In fact, 80% of success is driven by mindset, not just skills. It’s like the secret spice in your favorite fall drink—it changes everything.

I’ve seen firsthand how companies that focus on cultivating the right mindset experience a 38% increase in sales. Imagine that—crisp fall mornings with coffee in hand, watching your sales team crush it because they’ve embraced a performance-driven mindset.

Practical Fall Tip #1: Get Cozy with the Right Talent

This job market? It’s more competitive than your local pumpkin-carving contest. If you want the best talent, you need to attract the people who do more than just show up. You need the ones who bring the fire, the energy, and the resilience to handle challenges.

That’s where ProActivate comes in. Our focus is on sourcing and developing elite sales talent with the performance mindset needed to excel. We’re not just filling roles—we’re helping you build a team that’s ready to take on the world (or at least the 2025 fiscal year).

Practical Fall Tip #2: Fostering a High-Performance Culture (Yes, More Than Pumpkin Lattes)

Here’s the real deal: If you’re relying on free pizza and occasional coffee to boost morale, you’re missing the bigger picture. Culture matters more than ever, and creating a high-performance environment is key. Let’s be honest—Performance Mindset Shift is what takes your team from okay to extraordinary.

In my Performance Mindset Shift workshops, I help companies tackle those pesky limiting beliefs that hold teams back. We dive into the real work—like reframing "I can’t" into "How can I?" because that’s where growth happens. Just like swapping out basic pumpkin decorations for the real deal—you create something that stands out and sticks with people.

Practical Fall Tip #3: Think Like a Leader, Act Like a Coach

Are you leading your team toward success or just hoping they find their way? The right leadership can turn a good team into a great one. Take a moment to think about how you’re inspiring your team. If you’re not fostering a high-performance mindset from the top down, you’re leaving a lot of potential on the table—just like those leftover Halloween candies.

ProActivate and my Performance Mindset Shift workshops help leaders and teams break through barriers and unlock their full potential, driving real results (and yes, maybe even some fun along the way).

Ready to Embrace the Season of Change?

As we head into 2025, it’s time to think beyond the basics and create real, lasting change. Mindset isn’t just fluff—it’s the key to driving performance and success. So, let’s make this fall the season where you spice up your team’s potential and set them up for the best year yet.

And if you need a little more inspiration, I’ll be speaking at TEDx Swansea this October, where I’ll dive even deeper into how mindset truly impacted my own life. Grab a cup of your favorite fall drink, check it out, and let’s chat afterward!

Let’s make 2025 the year your team doesn’t just survive—it thrives.