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10/24/23 • 23 min
Organizational coach Greer Van Dyck joins Roy to explore how organizations can better support, motivate, and retain people throughout their parenthood journey.
Maintaining a full time job and starting a family presents unique challenges – along with an opportunity for organizations to more effectively support their employees in the process. Through her coaching business, Windrose, Greer works with management and leadership teams to foster psychological safety, transparency, and support for employees in all stages of parenthood. In her own words, Greer is “helping change the way organizations lead.”
Highlights from our conversation include:
- Greer’s approach to supporting clients (2:36)
- Challenges, failure points, and risks organizations run into around parenthood (4:38)
- When leaders should look for outside support (7:29)
- How to address troubling workplace statistics related to parents and parental benefits (9:51)
- The importance of communicating needs in order to affect organizational change (13:19)
- How somebody might initiate a dialogue with their company around parental support (15:36)
- How candidates can evaluate parental support within an organization (16:45)
- Incorporating and communicating parental support within the recruitment process (18:52)
- Initial steps to make your company more parent friendly (19:57)
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08/10/21 • 30 min
Monica Williams is the Senior Vice President of Digital Products and Operations at NBCUniversal Content Distribution. In her 16 years at NBCUniversal, Monica has held a variety of roles and led innovative growth in the digital product space. Monica is also the founding member of the private network Chief’s Los Angeles location.
Highlights from our conversation include:
- Monica’s transition from GE Aviation to NBCUniversal (1:43)
- Key lessons from her leadership training (8:31)
- How Six Sigma has influenced her hiring approach (10:54)
- Identifying candidates who will thrive in a quickly evolving industry (11:56)
- Why creative thinking is essential in her world (15:10)
- Monica’s go-to interview questions and red flags (17:14)
- How she empowers and unlocks talent within her team (20:11)
- How her team geared up for the Olympics (26:40)
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12/29/20 • 17 min
- Dr. Stacey Philpot (Executive Development Consulting) discusses the ways companies are shifting how they think about leadership (0:52)
- Lisa Bougie shares how Stitch Fix assessed for people, values, and leadership (2:56)
- Jodi Bricker’s approach to shaping culture at Quay Australia (5:09)
- Serilda Summers-McGee on building healthy, inclusive workplace cultures (6:30)
- Kristi McFarland explores the value of strong community at New Seasons (7:36)
- Trip Randall’s advice for avoiding hiring mistakes (8:42)
- The two main qualities Aimée Lapic (GoPro) looks for in candidates (11:43)
- Jaime Schmidt on hiring at a fast-growing company (12:43)
- Why Scott Allan hired overqualified talent at Hydro Flask (14:09)
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08/06/24 • 30 min
To kick off a new series of special episodes here at How I Hire, we’re taking a close look at the chief digital officer role. Throughout this series, we’ll hear from different C-level executives about their unique functions, responsibilities, and skill sets in order to learn just what it takes to successfully hire – or be hired as – top tier talent.
Jamaliya Cobine is an accomplished chief digital officer and digital marketing expert, having spent the past decade plus helping businesses develop their user experience, e-commerce platforms, and strategic digital initiatives. Jamaliya has an impressive track record, working for major brands like Urban Outfitters, Burton Snowboards, Wüsthof, and Topshop. She is currently the CDO of Omorovicza Cosmetics, where she continues her legacy of implementing consumer-centric business strategy, omni-channel technology, and transformative approaches to digital marketing. With in-depth experience across the apparel, outdoor, beauty, home goods, and fashion industries, Jamaliya is the perfect leader to help us learn everything there is to know about the chief digital officer role.
Jamaliya and Roy discuss the key functions of a CDO (and how they vary, depending on business structure), how competitive the market is for hiring CDOs, important trends affecting CDOs’ work, and much more.
Highlights from our conversation include:
- The scope and primary accountabilities of the CDO role (2:13)
- Strategy and goal-setting when starting at a new company (4:44)
- Challenges and opportunities facing CDOs today (6:30)
- How company structure affects a CDO’s functions and responsibilities (12:03)
- The structure of Jamaliya’s team (13:08)
- Competencies and capabilities necessary to be a successful CDO (17:15)
- What boards, investors, or CEOs should be aware of when initiating a CDO search (20:00)
- Common hurdles or barriers to success faced by incoming CDOs (21:28)
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05/21/24 • 43 min
International business leader Hans Melotte has over 30 years of experience that combines global P&L accountability with functional leadership expertise across supply chain, procurement, technology, and sustainability. Hans is originally from Belgium, where he began his career in CPG at Procter & Gamble. Hans then spent over 20 years at Johnson & Johnson in the United States where he ultimately served as the Chief Procurement Officer before moving into food and beverage retail at Starbucks. Hans retired from his role as President of Global Channel Development at Starbucks in 2022 and is now focused on giving back as an adviser and mentor.
Hans and Roy discuss what it takes to be a modern supply chain leader, the lessons Hans learned working with some of the largest brands in the world, the differences between North American and European business cultures, and much more.
Highlights from our conversation include:
- Factors that influenced Hans’s approach to leadership (5:07)
- CPG experience at P&G and J&J versus retail experience at Starbucks (6:48)
- Differences between American and European business cultures (11:38)
- His motivation to change industries and roles (15:09)
- Assessing and developing the capabilities of teams (18:06)
- The value of authentic leadership (21:06)
- Hans’s hiring strategy (22:40)
- Qualities that Hans looks for in fellow leaders and teammates (24:51)
- Incorporating stakeholders/partner perspectives into the recruitment process (27:42)
- Authentic interviewing and talent evaluation (29:02)
- Essential qualities of a successful supply chain leader (32:26)
- The importance of being in the moment (38:15)
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04/04/24 • 33 min
Kate Sargent is a talent acquisition expert and job search strategy coach, assisting both companies and candidates alike in matching top talent with career defining roles. In Part 2 of their deep dive conversation, Kate and Roy dig into best practices for interview preparation, how to effectively assess whether a job opportunity is a good fit, the most common mistakes job seekers make when interviewing, and what interviewers are listening for in the process.
Kate lends a unique perspective to the conversation – she’s served as Head of Global Talent Acquisition for iconic brands like Allbirds and Method, and has most recently served as the VP of People Operations at The Citizenry. Simultaneously, Kate’s built a successful career coaching business, helping candidates refine their search strategy, hone their job seeking assets, and distill their experience into highly relevant and engaging interviews. Her expansive knowledge of the talent pipeline and acquisition process make this discussion essential listening for both candidates and recruiters.
Highlights from our conversation include:
- Common interviewing mistakes (1:19)
- Tips and tricks for getting back on track during an interview (5:21)
- How interviewees can gather information about a potential opportunity during the interview process (10:00)
- What you should know about a company before interviewing (11:28)
- One important skill to demonstrate interviews (13:44)
- How to expertly answer the notorious “weaknesses” question (16:10)
- What interviewers are listening for in a job seeker’s responses (20:56)
- Assessing whether a role is right for you as a job seeker (23:06)
- Kate’s advice on staying resilient during the job search process (25:01)
- The importance of being a good steward for others (26:56)
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03/12/24 • 41 min
Kate Sargent is a talent acquisition expert and job search strategy coach, assisting both companies and candidates alike in matching top talent with career defining roles. In Part 1 of their deep dive conversation, Kate and Roy discuss how candidates can successfully approach and prepare for a job search, and how fostering authentic relationships in the networking process can make or break a job search.
Kate lends a unique perspective to the conversation – she’s served as Head of Global Talent Acquisition for iconic brands like Allbirds and Method, and has most recently served as the VP of People Operations at The Citizenry. Simultaneously, Kate’s built a successful career coaching business, helping candidates refine their search strategy, hone their job seeking assets, and distill their experience into highly relevant and engaging interviews. Her expansive knowledge of the talent pipeline and acquisition process make this discussion essential listening for both candidates and recruiters.
Highlights from our conversation include:
- How Kate coaches and supports job seekers (3:59)
- How to prepare for a job search (5:47)
- The importance of distilling and communicating personal narratives (11:29)
- Ways in which Kate helps job candidates develop a focused job search (17:02)
- How to track progress during the job search (22:23)
- Using resources like Linkedin to research roles, network, and maintain relationships (25:36)
- Ways to foster authentic and reciprocal relationships (27:29)
- Tips to help job seekers network more successfully (30:26)
- Building and maintaining relationships with recruiters (34:18)
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02/06/24 • 36 min
Bryan Adams is the founder and CEO of Ph.Creative, an employer branding agency helping companies attract top talent. Ph.Creative works with brands to distill and express clear, authentic employee value propositions in order to enhance the applicant experience and retain candidates. Their clients include LinkedIn, Apple, Nike, and many more.
Bryan is also the best-selling author of Give and Get Employer Branding: Repel the Many and Compel the Few with Impact, Purpose, and Belonging, in which he discusses the ins and outs of employer branding, as well as the philosophy and methodology behind his work. Bryan and Roy discuss the integral role of brand reputation in talent attraction, the importance of culture and citizenship within a company, recent recruitment trends, and much more.
Highlights from our conversation include:
- The concept of repelling and compelling the right talent (3:22)
- How Bryan and his team at Ph.Creative help client companies (4:45)
- The process of distilling and refining an organization’s EVP (6:01)
- Finding the balance between an organization’s reality of today and their aspirations for tomorrow (7:36)
- The business case for employer branding strategy (9:19)
- When differently sized brands should start developing/implementing their employer strategy and who typically initiates the process (10:55)
- Aligning business strategy with employer brand strategy (14:30)
- How to measure ROI on employer branding and talent attraction efforts (17:36)
- Maintaining an employer brand (19:52)
- Recent talent acquisition trends, challenges, and opportunities (21:51)
- Where companies typically fall short in employer branding and talent attraction (27:23)
- How Ph.Creative helps companies avoid false negatives and hiring mistakes (29:16)
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01/09/24 • 15 min
As we look ahead to 2024, we’re reflecting on some of our favorite moments shared on the podcast over the past year. Our guests brought an incredible mix of hiring insights and experience to the show. Highlights from this episode include:
- Noto Group’s team of executive recruiters:
- Why openness is necessary in finding the right candidate (1:13)
- Why it’s important to attract talent with different perspectives or lived experiences (1:55)
- What candidates are looking for in a potential leader or company (2:42)
- The necessity of having a strong talent strategy (3:56)
- John Vlastelica, Founder and CEO of Recruiting Toolbox:
- How to avoid costly hiring mistakes (4:39)
- Katherine Melchior Ray, Global CMO
- The importance of adaptability in prospective talent (7:02)
- Jean Batthany, CCO
- Why passion is essential to both sides of the hiring process (8:05)
- Andy Ruben, Founder of Trove
- The essential role of clarity in interviewing (9:23)
- Darcy Winslow, Co-Founder of the Academy for Systems Change (fmr. Nike)
- The value of curiosity and learning in recruitment and hiring (10:34)
- Seth Ellison (fmr. Nike, Quiksilver, Levi Strauss & Co.)
- How candidates’ experiences in previous roles can provide major insights into the value they might bring to a new position (11:24)
- Amani Duncan, Music and Entertainment Executive
- The importance of looking beyond “perfect” to add to your team (12:40)
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06/25/24 • 37 min
Nadine Hall is a cross-functional business leader, having spent decades innovating in apparel and consumer products at companies like HanesBrands and Sara Lee. At both the president and SVP levels, Nadine oversaw billions of dollars of retail value, built and developed successful teams, and established high-growth business models across a variety of product lines and business units. Nadine’s leadership style includes a collaborative approach to innovative business strategy, data-driven analytics, and breakthrough models for brand growth and development. She’s also a board member, consultant, and advisor for companies in and outside the apparel industry.
Nadine and Roy discuss how she developed her approach to leadership, what she looks for when interviewing potential candidates, the importance of a forward-thinking hiring strategy, and much more.
Highlights from our conversation include:
- Experiences that shaped Nadine’s approach to leadership and hiring (3:20)
- Development internal teams vs. recruiting external candidates (10:34)
- What Nadine looked for when hiring for her leadership team (12:28)
- Evaluating a candidate’s ability to navigate a large corporate matrix (19:14)
- Supporting her team when they were making high stakes hires (25:37)
- Lessons learned from hiring successes and failures (27:43)
- What Nadine wishes she knew earlier in her career (31:16)
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How many episodes does How I Hire have?
How I Hire currently has 61 episodes available.
What topics does How I Hire cover?
The podcast is about Management, Leadership, Podcasts, Business, Job Search and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on How I Hire?
The episode title 'Nadine Hall on Building and Supporting Teams at Hanesbrands' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on How I Hire?
The average episode length on How I Hire is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of How I Hire released?
Episodes of How I Hire are typically released every 34 days.
When was the first episode of How I Hire?
The first episode of How I Hire was released on Aug 19, 2019.
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