In any business, employees are the most important asset. Hiring the right candidate can make or break an organization. Bad employees can bring down work culture and ruin a business’ reputation.

During the June 15 Business for Breakfast event, Mike Crandall of Oklahoma City-based Sandler Training, will share essential tips on hiring right the first time. His presentation, How to Hire Superstars, will focus on:

• How to build job descriptions that attract the right people
• Steps to help you screen the candidate pool
• Methods to ensure you’re looking at what really matters
• Interview techniques that will allow you to dig deep

Crandall is a consultant, coach, trainer, speaker and author who specializes in the subconscious psychology of human interaction and motivation. His firm, Sandler Training, focuses on helping people develop new habits that lead to proactive growth both professionally and personally.

Crandall earned a Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Organizational Development from Oklahoma Christian University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska. He is the author of the best-selling book, Motivational Management the Sandler Way. He is also a contributing writer and columnist for several publications including The Business Times of Edmond, The Oklahoman, News OK and The Edmond Sun.

To attend the June 15 Business for Breakfast event, please contact Diane Maddox at dianem@meridiantech.edu or call (405) 377-2220 or toll-free at (888) 607-2509. An RSVP is strongly encouraged.

The Business For Breakfast networking group will meet from 7:30 – 9:00 in Room 104 North in the Center for Business Development at Meridian Technology Center. The meeting includes a guest speaker and provides business owners and entrepreneurs an informal opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences. All networking sessions are free and include a continental breakfast.

The Center for Business Development is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through networking, education, consulting and business incubation services. Assistance is available in various areas such as marketing, product planning, international business and writing business plans. For more information visit www.meridiantech.edu/entrepreneurs or contact the Center for Business Development.

Photo caption:  Mike Crandall, a consultant, coach, trainer, speaker and author of Oklahoma City-based Sandler Training, will share essential tips on hiring right the first time at the June 15 Business for Breakfast networking event at the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development.