Vantage Point Recruiting

We’re passionate about building high-performing teams, and “The Ideal Team Player” by Patrick Lencioni really hit home! 📖✨

The book breaks down a powerful premise: there are three essential virtues that are more critical in hiring than technical skills alone. When you find someone with all three, you’ve found a "unicorn" for your culture. 🦄

Here is the breakdown:

🔹 Humble: No big ego. They focus on the team’s success rather than needing to be in the spotlight.
🔹 Hungry: Pure self-motivation. They want to learn, grow, and take ownership without being pushed.
🔹 People Smart: Common sense social skills. They know how to interact effectively and empathetically with others.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Hiring & Development: It’s a clear framework for spotting these traits in candidates and coaching them in current employees.
✅ Beyond Skills: While technical skills matter, these virtues are the foundation of a team-focused culture.
✅ Practical Application: This model helps leaders make better hiring decisions and build more cohesive teams.

It’s an incredible read for anyone looking to level up their organization! 🚀

Huge thank you to John at J. Gaudet & Associates inc for the gift and for helping us stay sharp in our discipline! 🙏💼

Nothing beats getting out of the office and onto the factory floor. Yesterday’s road trip to the University of Maineas a powerful reminder of why we do what we do at Vantage Point Recruiting.The day kicked off with a great lunch catching up with two Plant Managers we placed last year. Seeing their leadership in action and hearing about the teamwork driving their operation forward is the ultimate reward.

The highlight was a deep dive into the future of Maine’s manufacturing economy at the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC). Organized by Maine International Trade Center (MITC), highlighting Maine's defense industry and key partnerships. The tour showcased how the AMC bridges the gap between academic expertise and real-world industry needs:

• Prototyping & Design: Seeing where ideas become tangible products.
• Industry 4.0: Exploring the cutting edge of Robotics and AI.
• Industry Growth: Understanding the AMC’s role as a vital hub for Maine manufacturers.

A huge thank you to John Belding, Forest Wentworth, and Bradley Denholm, MBA for the incredible hospitality and tour of the automation training facility.

P.S. Looking to join this world-class team? Brad is currently expanding and looking for a Technical Trainer. Check out his post here: https://tinyurl.com/38ph77ws

Excited to join Doug Packard's Executive Forum group Dec. 2nd in leading a discussion on what we do as recruiters, a.k.a headhunters. There are many complexities in making the right match where there's an equitable & sustainable upside.

Looking forward to a lively discussion on the many nuances & best practices in finding, hiring & retaining talent!

VP of Quality & Continuous Improvement opportunity for a leader who can elevate an operation and position them for growth. It's an opportunity to have an impact, be a change agent, foster a different way of thinking and bring CI into the culture.
Please reach out if this speaks to you!

Vice President of Quality and Continuous Improvement Vice President of Quality & Continuous Improvement Elmet Technologies has retained Vantage Point Recruiting to fill their VP of Quality and Continuous Improvement position, based in Lewiston, Maine...