In this webinar hosted by the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), Strategic Talent Partners Principal Todd Johnson partners with Tara Kuckkan, HR Manager at HM Cragg, for a focused conversation on how ESOPs can evaluate and hire leaders with purpose.
Grounded in real-world experience, this session explores how to build a leadership hiring process that goes beyond technical skills – emphasizing ownership mindset, adaptability, and cultural alignment. From assessing internal talent to structuring collaborative interview processes, Todd and Tara share practical strategies to help employee-owned companies build confident, future-ready leadership teams.
Key Points:
- Learn how HM Cragg – a 100% employee-owned company – built a leadership structure that supports growth while preserving culture and values.
- Identify the core competencies that distinguish effective ESOP leaders, from collaboration and communication to long-term, ownership-focused thinking.
- Discover how to bring structure and consistency to leadership hiring through defined competencies, assessments, and cross-functional engagement.
- Understand how to balance technical expertise with people-leadership skills that drive accountability and alignment.
Whether you’re preparing for growth, building a succession plan, or hiring your next key leader, this webinar provides a valuable roadmap for making confident, future-focused hiring decisions in an ESOP environment.
