{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Flex","title":"SE01 E45 The Leadership of Hiring | Holli Beth Clauser on the Flex","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2661,"description":"In this episode of The Flex, host Scott Herbst sits down with Holli Beth Clauser, founder of ABA C.A.R.E.S., for a practical and thoughtful conversation on leadership, recruiting, and retention in the world of behavioral health.\nHolli explains why most hiring systems fall short before candidates even walk through the door — and how organizations can build stronger talent pipelines by first getting clear on who they truly are and what they really need. She reframes hiring as a science rather than a sales pitch, and shares how curiosity, structured evaluation, and authentic interviewing can dramatically improve retention.\nScott and Holli dive into how to:\nIdentify the real skills and traits needed to succeed long-term in a role\nAvoid generic job descriptions and attract candidates who fit the organization’s culture\nListen beyond rehearsed interview answers and evaluate capabilities in a meaningful way\nSupport people through recruitment by coaching candidates toward clarity\nBuild intentional hiring systems that reduce turnover instead of masking it\nWhether you’re a founder, leader, HR partner, or clinician, this episode offers actionable insights on aligning recruiting with culture, strengthening workforce strategy, and leading with intention.\n#theflex #leadership #talentpipeline #recruiting #behavioralhealth #retention #ABACARES #workforcedevelopment\nI hope you enjoy this episode!\nGive it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.\n- Scott and The Flex podcast team\nConnect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/\nVisit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/\nListen to The Flex on these podcast platforms:\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xar\nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197\nAmazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex\n#TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Jyw47hwAeg_V8SCB0Fln-4hIBlWQYRbk59Y-O9rdTyg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYmIw/ZTlhOTNhODhjMzgw/ZDk5YzUwZTFkNTAw/ZTg1Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}