The Talent War
An Amazon Bestseller
A must-read for executives, HR leaders, and managers who want to win with people.
A powerful guide to building elite teams by applying the lessons of the US Special Operations to business
“As a third-generation family business, finding and retaining talent is the key factor to our long-term success. Quality of character is hard to identify on a resume; let The Talent War give you invaluable insight to find and create winning teams.”
Twylah Blotsky, President & CEO, Butler Machinery Company
About the Book
In The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent, I share lessons from the battlefield and the boardroom to show why people are the only sustainable competitive advantage.
Co-authored with Mike Sarraille, the book reveals how the world’s most elite military units identify, select, and develop leaders who know how to win with talent and how you can apply the same principles inside your company. Whether you’re struggling to hire the right leaders, retain top talent, or build a culture of performance, this book gives you the tools to do it right.
What You’ll Learn:
How to identify and select top talent using proven principles from the US Special Operations.
Why character and leadership matter more than résumés, and how to assess them.
Actionable steps to build high-performing teams that deliver results when it matters most.
Over 500 5 Star Reviews
“This must-read for business leaders provides a fresh perspective on transforming the hiring process.”
Kirkus Reviews
“As CEO of a cybersecurity company, I fight The Talent War every day. Fortunately, I’ve had a front row seat to the principles of The Talent War applied in real-time. They just work and could shift the momentum in your favor.”
Matthew Moynahan
CEO, Forcepoint
“As a third-generation family business, finding and retaining talent is the key factor to our long-term success. Quality of character is hard to identify on a resume; let The Talent War give you invaluable insight to find and create winning teams.”
Joe DePinto
President & CEO,
7-Eleven, Inc.
About the Author
I’m George Randle — talent expert, leadership coach, US Army veteran, and co-author of the best-selling book The Talent War. Over the course of my career, I’ve hired more than 85,000 professionals, led global recruiting for Fortune 50 companies, and helped executives and HR leaders build teams that consistently win.
Today, I work with organizations to find, develop, and retain leaders that transform cultures. Along with speaking on global stages and hosting The Talent War, my mission is simple: to help organizations win by finding, developing, and empowering the leaders and teams that deliver results when it matters most
