🎙️ New Episode Coming Soon on The Hiring Conversation Hiring isn’t about filling seats. It’s about building teams that actually last. In our upcoming episode, I sit down with Yasaman A Soroori, CEO and Founder of MIA, to talk about what purpose-driven hiring really looks like in practice. We cover: • Why fast growth often breaks teams • How founders can hire without sacrificing culture • What it takes to build alignment, trust, and longevity from day one • The leadership decisions that make teams stay or walk away This conversation is for founders who are tired of rehiring the same role and wondering why it never sticks. 🎧 Episode dropping soon. Follow the podcast so you don’t miss it. #TheHiringConversation #HiringWithPurpose #FounderLeadership #TeamBuilding #RemoteTeams #ScalingWithIntention

Do you want higher retention in your business or team? Or feel like you're stuck in the day-to-day and not spending time on things in your life you used to enjoy? Louise Davey had a great conversation with @lysha holmes on the Recruiters Recruitment Podcast, where they talked honestly about leadership, culture, and what really drives long-term retention. Topics covered: - How Lou approached building a values-led culture - Why low attrition doesn't happen by chance - What it genuinely takes to retain people in a high-pressure industry If you're leading a team or growing a business and dealing with these challenges, I hope this helps. 🎧 Listen here: [https://lnkd.in/eZwb_P6z) [https://lnkd.in/euUPik5y) #leadership #retention #teamculture

Do you want higher retention in your business or team? Or feel like you're stuck in the day-to-day and not spending time on things in your life you used to enjoy? Last week, Louise Davey had a great conversation on the Recruiters Recruitment Podcast, discussing honestly about leadership, culture, and what really drives long-term retention. Topics covered: - How Lou approached building a values-led culture - Why low attrition doesn't happen by chance - What it genuinely takes to retain people in a high-pressure industry If you're leading a team or growing a business and dealing with these challenges, I hope this helps. 🎧 Listen here: [https://lnkd.in/eZwb_P6z) [https://lnkd.in/euUPik5y) #leadership #retention #teamculture

New episode: conversations that elevate the way we lead. In this new episode, we talk with Lucien Alziari, who shares a powerful idea: "Being world-class isn’t about being the best inside your company…It’s about being better than the ones you’re competing against out there." “I spend 30% of my time outside the company to see the business from a different perspective.” This approach completely shifts how we understand leadership and the search for world-class talent. If you’re building teams or hiring top talent, this episode is for you. Watch the full episode the link is in the first comment. #Podcast #Leadership #WorldClass #Hiring #Mindset #BusinessGrowth

Are TA teams ready for what enterprise hiring really demands today? In this episode of the “Talent Acquisition Leaders” podcast, Astad Dhunjisha from AT&T sits down with me to talk about how large organizations can rethink TA at scale – streamlining processes, maintaining strong hiring outcomes, and preparing their workforce for what’s next. We discuss skills-based hiring, internal mobility and how TA leaders evolve from process managers to true talent partners. Click the link in the comments for the episode. #Talent #Recruiters #HRTech

I was coaching one of my team members recently and encouraged them to really lean into what makes them unique. We talked about: • Their professional and academic background • What they’re genuinely passionate about • Their core values • Their personality traits • Their unique skills It reminded me of a podcast conversation I had with Patricia Droguette, where she said something that’s really stuck with me: “It’s about what makes you memorable.” And she’s right. You can’t be memorable if you’re trying to sound, act, or show up like everyone else. Whether you’re a recruiter, a candidate, or a leader, your edge isn’t found in copying what already exists. It’s found in owning your story, your perspective, and the value only you can bring. That’s what people remember. #personalbrand #careeradvice #recruitment #leadership #authenticity #ucentric

The most dangerous hire isn't the one who lacks skills - it’s the one who lacks accountability. In executive search, I’ve seen thousands of "perfect" candidates on paper who would have gutted a company’s culture within six months. The "Invisible" Red Flag I look for? The Transfer of Blame. When I ask a leader about a failed project, I’m watching where they point the finger. The Red Flag: "My team wasn't up to par," or "The CEO didn't give me the budget." The Leader: "I miscalculated the market," or "I didn't pivot my team fast enough." Founders, take note: If a candidate blames their previous team during an interview, they will blame your team the moment things get difficult. If they can't own the "L" they haven't earned the right to lead the "W." Don't just hire for where they’ve been. Hire for how they handled the times they didn't get there. Missed the latest episode of The Playbook Podcast? Catch it below: 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dc9tbZHe 🎙️ Watch the episode here: https://lnkd.in/dwspUsRi #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch #Founders #HiringStrategy #CompanyCulture #CEO

One of the biggest challenges in HR isn’t designing succession plans. It’s getting leadership buy-in. In this clip from the Workology Podcast, Travis McCracken, SPHR, SHRM-SCP nails the business case: waiting costs more. When leaders leave and there’s no plan, organizations lose time, money, productivity, and critical knowledge. Succession planning isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s a business protection strategy. When we connect succession planning to revenue, productivity, and operational risk, leaders start paying attention — fast. This conversation is a reminder that HR’s role isn’t just people strategy. It’s business strategy. Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/eEmZPV6y

Judging Beyond the Resume: A Leadership Lesson Bridgette Johnson, MS, joined the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast to reflect on a pivotal leadership moment that redefined her hiring philosophy. ⚫A resume almost led her to overlook her top candidate. ⚫But presence, authenticity, and clarity won the role. “When she walked into the room and started speaking, I giggled and said to myself, ‘I’m hiring her.’” ⚫How do you recognize true potential? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gvwQzs-T #iNNOVATIONInsights #Leadership #Hiring #DiversityInLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth #Podcast

Episode 2 of the CRO Connected Podcast is out! This week, I'm joined by Jonathan Graham, founder of Graham Executive Search as we discuss why most Go-To-Market hiring failures aren't actually talent problems — they're strategic alignment problems. We examine why companies hire GTM leaders for outcomes their strategy, structure and operating model simply aren't prepared or designed to support. From unclear mandates to unrealistic expectations, we unpack why even then most experienced hires can fail, and what those failures really reveal about leadership and systems. If you're responsible for revenu, growth, or senior GTM hiring, this episode offers a clear diagnosis of what's actually breaking Go-To-Market teams. Link to the show below ⬇️ #GTM #Leadership #Hiring #Podcast