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The best recruiters don’t force fit. They find alignment. Because hiring isn’t a transaction. It’s a decision that impacts someone’s life and your company. 🎧 Catch the full episode with Scott Long here: 👉 LS Community: https://lnkd.in/grF_Xraj 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gPy_kXJY 👉 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gHqFjnJc #EnterpriseAlchemy #PeopleAreNotResumes #HiringWithIntent

Just a snippet of the conversation Najatte Kanan and I had on "Insider Access: For the Burnt-Out Professional" about the dangers of lying on your resume or in an interview, and a personal experience we shared. 😬 If you want the CliffsNotes version: DON'T DO IT! 😂

This job ad’s emphasis on "entrepreneurial" traits raises a critical question: Are you hiring for a skill set or a personality? We explore why clarity matters more than buzzwords—and how candidates can push back on vague expectations. Because if a company can’t describe the role, how can they expect you to deliver? Visit the Roast the Post page for links to the show: get it on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.

How do you set the standards of creative excellence, and hold your entire global team and business to those principles? That’s exactly what Rowena, CEO & Co-founder of Denomination, has upheld for over two decades. All while some priorities have changed, others have shifted, and new challenges have arrived. Set your own measure of excellence. Hold yourself to it. Never get lazy. Find out how in the latest episode of Design Next. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eGagduev Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e2TM9w5V Youtube: https://lnkd.in/exjpv4PA Just the headlines: https://lnkd.in/edKBvJtT #design #creativity #founder #podcast #interview 

If you do not know where you are going… how will you ever get there? "Make more money" is NOT a vision. The most successful operators get clear on: ✔️ What they want ✔️ Where they are going ✔️ What kind of company they are building And they put it somewhere they can see every day. Clarity creates direction. Direction creates growth. 🎧 This is one of the most important conversations we have had on the show. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gxMTPxiD Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gePzD7VN #Vision #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset #GoalSetting #HomeServiceBusiness #ContractorLife #GrowthStrategy #FromTheYellowChair

If a job ad’s expectations contradict each other, ask: "How would you expect someone to succeed with these requirements?" Their answer (or lack of one) will tell you everything. This week, we explore why this question is your secret weapon—and why some hiring managers will squirm when you ask it. Visit the Roast the Post page for links to the show: get it on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.

If a job ad’s expectations contradict each other, ask: "How would you expect someone to succeed with these requirements?" Their answer (or lack of one) will tell you everything. This week, we explore why this question is your secret weapon—and why some hiring managers will squirm when you ask it. Visit the Roast the Post page for links to the show: get it on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app.

Picture this: You’re not job searching.  But a recruiter reaches out—someone threw your name in the ring.   Now you’re in conversations for a role you didn’t even know existed. 👀 That’s the power of your network. 💪 On the latest episode of people actually, Monica Sklover (K1 Operations) shares just how powerful relationships can be when it comes to finding your next opportunity—and why building your network before you need it makes all the difference. ▶️ Didn’t catch the recent episode drop? Press play: https://lnkd.in/g6sVhURF Or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  #peopleactually #HiringStrategies #Networking 

Missed the Episode 5 drop on Friday? It’s not too late to catch this fascinating conversation on the future of talent development. We released the fifth episode of Talent Download Podcast last week with Amberjack Global CEO Darren Lancaster and Nick Fewkes, and his take on "Next Practice" vs. "Best Practice" is a must-listen for any L&D professional. TA Leaders and HR specialists are catching up on: - Identifying Potential: How to see what a candidate can do, not just what they've done. - The Keep Warm Strategy: Building connection and brand before day one. - Personalized Development: Moving away from off-the-shelf products toward contextualized consulting. Listen where you find your podcasts, or on the links below: Talent Download Website: https://lnkd.in/d8D9nqar Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d9t6AEsE Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ewYvRskN YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d6WQE-4D

🎙️Podcast drop [Episode #126 - The Hidden Cost of a Bad Hire with Steve Suggs] Are you hiring based on evidence… or vibes? In this episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott Grates sits down with sales leadership expert Steve Suggs to unpack one of the most overlooked but critical drivers of business success: Hiring the right people. Steve breaks down why most hiring processes fail and how relying on resumes, gut instinct, or surface-level interviews leads to costly mistakes. The conversation goes beyond theory and into real-world application. If you're hiring (or ever plan to), this is a valuable listen. 🎧 LISTEN NOW Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gYtyvt7j Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gyUnh54J #RDRNation #referralmarketing #hiring #relationahipmarketing