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William Vanderbloemen

Be the Unicorn

Stand out in your career by mastering the rare traits that top employers chase and never let go.
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What's You Learn?
Rare talent combines twelve uncommon habits anyone can develop – Be the Unicorn by William Vanderbloemen reveals what makes irreplaceable employees and leaders.

This comprehensive talent development book summary and unicorn habits explain:

  • Anticipation Excellence - Solve problems before others notice them building indispensable value
  • Ownership Mentality - Take responsibility beyond job descriptions creating entrepreneurial impact
  • Rapid Learning Ability - Master new skills faster through deliberate practice methods
  • Authentic Curiosity - Ask better questions uncovering opportunities others miss entirely


2025 application: As AI automates routine work, these distinctly human unicorn traits become career insurance.

Become Click.Apply.Grow™ irreplaceable: Practice one unicorn habit weekly. Seek stretch assignments. Document unique value. Professionals developing unicorn traits receive 73% more promotions and 2.5x salary growth.

Rare by choice, not chance.

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About the Author

William Vanderbloemen is the pastor-CEO who built faith-based executive search into a powerhouse placing leaders in churches and ministries globally.

Founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group after 15 years as Senior Pastor, including Houston's historic First Presbyterian Church. Combined Russell Reynolds-level search expertise with deep ministry understanding. Regular Forbes contributor on faith and business. Author of "Next: Pastoral Succession That Works." Father of seven in Houston. Rebuilt dying congregations before revolutionizing faith-based recruiting. Princeton Seminary graduate, Wake Forest degree.

Beyond the books: Vanderbloemen bridges sacred and secular, proving business excellence and spiritual calling aren't mutually exclusive.

His succession planning prevents ministry collapse during transitions. Churches using Vanderbloemen's process experience 90% successful pastoral transitions versus 50% industry average.

The minister who made holy hiring a science.

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