Say NO to the quo and YES to the mess!

Rules are meant to be broken!  I know it’s not something you heard from your Mom but I know that’s something you’ve heard along the way (I know I have).  For me, as an Unconventional Leader, life is about looking at things (and doing things) against the norm and I know that’s how you look at things as well.

You’re in luck because this week on the show, I talk with the Chief Rule Breaker, Todd Palmer.  I really felt a kindred spirit with Todd going into this interview and solidified that thought during the course of our conversation.  We talk about recruiting, retention and how failing forward might be counterintuitive but something that is essential to our long term success.  CHEERS!

More on Todd…

Todd Palmer is the founder and President of Diversified Industrial Staffing.   Since 1997, Todd’s companies have helped over 5,000 people secure employment, improving their lives and the lives of their families.  Today, Todd works with individuals, companies, groups and associations through his business coaching and speaking firm, Extraordinary Advisors, to support corporate growth, foster business start-ups and guide leaders in the areas of talent management, workforce planning and organizational development.

In 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, & 2013 Todd’s company, Diversified Industrial Staffing, was named by INC Magazine to the INC 5,000, as one of the fastest growing companies in America.  In 2011, Diversified Industrial Staffing was named a Michigan 50 Company to Watch.

In 2008, his company was named by CORP! Magazine as one of Michigan’s Economic Bright Spots.  In 2011, CORP! Magazine named Diversified Industrial Staffing as a Best of Michigan Company and named Todd individually as an Entrepreneur of Distinction.

In 2013, Todd was the National Chairman for Industrial Staffing firms on behalf of the American Staffing Association (ASA).  In 2008-2009 he was President of EO Detroit, a group of successful CEO’s, who have combined revenues in excess of $100 Million dollars.

Todd currently writes a monthly column on employment issues for Dbusiness Magazine and a bi-monthly column for Production Machining Magazine, on employment issues and leadership issues.  In 2015, Todd published his first book, The Job Search Process, which helps people get new jobs in as little as 7 Days.  He is currently working on his 2nd book about the entrepreneurial journey.

His company has been featured in INC Magazine, The Detroit News, CORP! Magazine, Crain’s Detroit &  MetroMode.   Todd has been on the radio with the Business Reality Network and the Dan Mulhern Show, and was featured on Entrepreneur Television twice, in separate 30 minute sit-down interviews.  He is a regular on podcasts around the globe.

Todd is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication and minor in Marketing.

Todd’s website:  http://extraordinaryadvisors.com/