William Vanderbloemen

William Vanderbloemen 2024William Vanderbloemen

Founder & CEO, Vanderbloemen Search Group

Houston, TX, USA

 

 

 

About the Presentation

"Be The Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest" 

About the Presenter

William has combined over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor with the best practices of executive search to provide faith-based organizations a unique offering: a deep understanding of local church and theology with the very best knowledge and practices of professional executive search.

Prior to his founding Vanderbloemen Search Group, William studied executive search under a mentor with over 25 years of executive search at the highest level. His learning taught him the very best corporate practices, including the search strategies used by the internationally known firm Russell Reynolds.

William also has experience as a Manager in Human Resources in a Fortune 200 company, where he focused on integration of corporate culture and succession planning.

All of these experiences have come together with his pastoral work to form a unique gift for helping churches and ministries connect with the right key people.

Prior to executive search, William led growth and innovation in churches in North Carolina, Alabama, and Houston. During his time in Alabama, William had the chance to help rebuild and relocate an ailing congregation, and lead them to new levels of growth. At 31, he was elected Senior Pastor for the First Presbyterian Church of Houston, a church of about 5,000 adults and 1,500 children strong. It is Houston’s oldest congregation.

VSG is known worldwide for excellence in identifying talent and values matched for teams and has been recognized with numerous awards: Forbes Magazine named it as one of the best small businesses in the country. Entrepreneur Magazine named Vanderbloemen as the best company culture in the country. Vanderbloemen has studied data gathered over the last 15 years and lessons learned in 3,000 searches to determine what habits the very best candidates exhibit and how others can learn those habits. 

William is regularly invited to speak in the US and Canada in both church services and as a resource to churches and conferences on leadership. He has authored the following books: Next: Pastoral Succession That Works on effective pastoral leadership and succession; Search: The Pastoral Search Committee Handbook; and Culture Wins: The Roadmap To An Irresistible Workplace .

His most recent book, which is the subject of his presentation, is Be The Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest. 

 Praise for "Be the Unicorn"

"My friend William has done it again. In this data driven guide from decades of experience he clearly outlines real world keys to leading. I love reading people who actually do thigs versus theory. This book is a gem, don't miss it." - Dave Ramsey, Best Selling Author

"No one is better at spotting and placing the "best of the best" than William Vanderbloemen. In his new book, Be the Unicorn, William unpacks 12 data-driven habits that separate the best leaders from the rest of the pack. His in-depth research mingled with years of experience creates the perfect guide to recognize the people you're looking for as well as to take your leadership to the next level. Grab a copy for everyone on your team and get ready to grow with the best." - Craig Groeschel, Pastor of Life.Church and author of Lead Like it Matters

"Nobody wants to hire the wrong person, especially the wrong senior pastor or senior leader. But it happens all the time. With Be the Unicorn, William Vanderbloemen takes the mystery out of great hiring. By the way, it will also help you become a better leader." - Carey Nieuwhof, Bestselling author of At Your Best, Podcaster, and Founder, The Art of Leadership Academy