Hiring The Right Operations Leader (with Greg Spruce)

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2516408/fa...) We talk with ophthalmology executive recruiter Greg Spruce about why senior hires go sideways in ophthalmology and what to do differently before you make a costly leadership mistake. We break down how to match operators to your business stage, validate emotional intelligence with better references, and set compensation with real market data.  • why leadership hires fail when the operating model does not match the candidate’s background  • why ophthalmology experience can matter more than general healthcare experience for operations roles  • how private equity life cycle and exit timelines change what “the right leader” means  • what to screen for beyond a resume, including culture fit and physician relationship skills  • how to spot emotional intelligence through the questions a candidate asks  • why references from direct reports often reveal more than references from bosses  • how to know when your org needs a new executive layer instead of stretching the team thinner  • how to think about compensation using current market benchmarks across job titles  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show on your podcast app and share it with someone who would value the content.  I also invite you to subscribe to my HR newsletter for Eye Care leaders. You can find information about that at seasoned-advice.com.  === This episode is brought to you by Seasoned Advice HR, where I help eye care clinics to hire, retain, and manage better — helping you get Better Results Through People. Learn more at seasoned-advice.com (http://seasoned-advice.com/) .  Contact me directly at [email protected]  Get my free HR and leadership downloads here: https://www.seasoned-advice.com/signu...