Ep. 401: Building Better Teams with Dr. Michael Neal

Posted on 03/31/2025
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In this episode, we discuss the challenges of hiring and team building with Dr. Michael Neal, the creator of the Build My Team SaaS platform (https://www.buildmyteam.com) . They explore the importance of hiring based on natural strengths and talents rather than traditional resumes, emphasizing the need for a cultural fit within teams. Dr. Neal shares insights on how his platform streamlines the hiring process, eliminates discrimination, and focuses on data-driven decision-making. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in hiring and the importance of resourcefulness in candidates.






Key Takeaways:

• Hiring based on strengths leads to better team dynamics.
• Cultural fit is crucial for employee retention.
• Traditional resumes often fail to represent true candidate potential.
• Data-driven hiring can eliminate biases in the recruitment process.
• Video interviews can reveal more about a candidate than traditional methods.
• Resourcefulness in candidates can indicate high potential for success.
• AI can streamline hiring but has its limitations.
• Understanding learning speed is essential in hiring decisions.
• A players are attracted to companies that know what they want.






Check out the Build My Team platform here: https://www.buildmyteam.com (https://www.buildmyteam.com/)