Hiring for Ownership: Navigating the 7Cs to Strengthen Culture, Commitment, and Capability
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Location: 206
CE: 1
CE Type: SHRM Education Level: For All Levels
Hiring is one of the highest-leverage decisions an ESOP company can make. But outdated practices too often lead to mismatched hires who struggle to think or act like owners. In this session, discover the 7Cs of Hiring: a practical, research-backed framework to help you attract, assess, and retain talent who will thrive in an employee-owned environment.
Using real-world case studies and interactive discussion, Tom Bagwell (GRITT Business Coaching) and Marti Canida (Gemini Industries) will walk through how each “C” (from Capabilities to Contribution) strengthens your team’s cultural alignment and long-term ownership mindset. Attendees will leave with ready-to-apply tools to improve hiring accuracy, boost engagement, and build a workforce that grows with your company.
Describe the 7Cs hiring framework and explain how each component supports better alignment with ESOP culture, values, and long-term business sustainability.
Analyze current hiring processes to identify gaps where traditional methods may undermine ownership thinking, engagement, or long-term performance.
Demonstrate how to apply at least two practical tools (e.g., interview prompts, scoring rubrics) to improve candidate selection and build a more ownership-aligned workforce.
