Best Angus Reynolds Podcasts (2025)

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Tara Turk-Haynes: Empowering Diversity in Business 46:01

2h ago46:01

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Summary In this episode of the POZcast, Adam Posner interviews Tara Turk Haynes, a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Tara shares her journey from a first-generation college graduate to a solopreneur, discussing the lessons learned from her parents about work ethic and money management. The conversation delves into the changing nature of j…

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Simon Taylor: Harnessing High Performance in Leadership: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 23:04

18h ago23:04

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Summary In this episode, Simon Taylor, Senior Director of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness at GAP, shares insights on building high-performing teams through the lens of his experiences in competitive rowing. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, a strong mindset, and the balance between performance and human connection. Simo…

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Dan Zehr, Amy Ratcliffe, and Megan Crouse: The Authors of the STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA (Part 2) 42:43

18h ago42:43

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Today is part two of my interview with my co-authors on the recent Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK. Today’s episode is with Dan Zehr, Amy Ratcliffe (returning!), and Megan Crouse. I am so lucky that my first official Star Wars book involved working alongside these super talented and super kind people, and it is my honor to bring you their stories! D…

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John Federman: Harnessing Data for HR Success: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 19:13

1d ago19:13

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Summary: In this episode, the conversation revolves around the evolving role of HR in mid-sized companies, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the impact of effective leadership. John Federman, CEO of Higher Road, shares insights on connecting buyers and sellers, the significance of team accountability, and the transformative power o…

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Cynthia Abbott Kerr: The Future of Pay Transparency: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 21:48

3d ago21:48

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Summary: In this podcast episode, Rhona Pierce interviews Cynthia Abbot Kerr, founder and CEO of WellPay AI, discussing her journey in the compensation industry, the complexities of pay transparency, and the impact of AI on compensation strategies. Cynthia shares insights on the importance of transparency in pay, the challenges of decision fatigue …

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Victoria Williams: The Rise of Wake and Vape: A Cannabis Success Story 45:11

7d ago45:11

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Victoria Williams and Her Journey 03:04 The Impact of Family Background on Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:46 Navigating the Cannabis Industry: Education and Advocacy 08:54 Understanding Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing 11:52 The Evolution of Wake and Vape: From Idea to Brand 15:00 Challenges Faced in the Cannabis Busine…

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Amy Richau, Kelly Knox, and Dan Brooks: The Authors of the STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA (Part 1) 36:46

8d ago36:46

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This is part one of my interview with my fellow co-authors on the recent Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK. Today’s episode is with Amy Richau (returning from our Celebration Anaheim LIVE episode!), Kelly Knox and Dan Brooks, while next week will focus on the rest of the talented team! I am so lucky that my first official Star Wars book involved worki…

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Building High Performance Teams at LVMH: CHRO Gena Smith LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 18:11

9d ago18:11

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Summary In this episode, Gina Smith, CHRO of LVMH, discusses the importance of high-performance teams and creative environments. She emphasizes the role of coaching and development initiatives in fostering talent, the significance of creativity in the luxury sector, and the need for effective leadership in a complex business landscape. Additionally…

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Matt Lavery: How UPS Hiring Showcases Internal mobility and AI: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 24:59

10d ago24:59

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Summary: In this episode of #thePOZcast, host Rona Pierce speaks with Matt Lavery, Director of Global Sourcing, Recruiting, and Onboarding at UPS. They discuss Matt's journey from a seasonal handler to a leadership role, the impact of AI and automation on hiring processes, and the importance of internal mobility and career progression within UPS. M…

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Ben Eubanks: Artificial Intelligence for HR: LIVE from Unleash 2025 22:55

11d ago22:55

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Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Unleash 2025 00:58 Exploring the Intersection of People and Technology 03:02 Insights on Frontline Workers 05:52 Building Trust with Frontline Workers 10:01 The Role of AI in Recruitment 14:00 C-Suite Perspectives on AI and Talent 18:05 Rapid Fire Questions and Key Takeaways…

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Steve White: A Journey from Sports Agent to Top Talent Access Leader 54:36

14d ago54:36

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Talent Acquisition and Steve White's Background 01:46 Transition from Sports Agent to Talent Acquisition 08:40 The Emotional Journey of Leaving Sports Management 16:37 Transferable Skills from Sports to Talent Acquisition 19:50 Transformative Leadership in Talent Acquisition 21:12 Defining and Cultivating Organization…

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Marti Matulis: Vane from THE MANDALORIAN and SKELETON CREW 14:08

15d ago14:08

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Today is my interview with Marti Matulis, the creature performer and actor who portrayed Vane in The Mandalorian and Skeleton Crew, live from the hallways of Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. Marti was so great to talk with and has so much passion and energy for both his profession and for the Star Wars galaxy. It was such a thrill to talk with him…

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Shawn Nelson: Let Me Save You 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from the Lovesac Story 51:14

21d ago51:14

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lovesack and Sean Nelson 02:35 The Grit Behind Entrepreneurship 04:49 The Lovesack Journey Begins 08:44 Challenges and Triumphs in Business 13:30 Navigating Bankruptcy and Resilience 17:32 Miracle Moments in Business 20:47 The Importance of Funding and Growth 23:07 Learning Mandarin and Cultural Insights 24:36 Buildin…

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Rob Coleman: LIVE from Star Wars Celebration 2025 55:18

22d ago55:18

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Today is my interview with the legendary ILM animation director Rob Coleman, live from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. This is the recording of the official TB94 panel on the Holonet News Stage, which occurred on Saturday morning of Celebration. Mr. Coleman has topped my list for potential interview subjects for years now, so this was a real drea…

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Life, Laughs, and LEGOS: Oliver Posner's Take on Success 16:33

25d ago16:33

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Chapters 00:00 Building a Lego City Together 03:02 Exploring Interests: Baseball and School 05:58 Favorite Books and Learning 08:59 Friendship and Family Dynamics 11:59 Wishes for the FutureBy Adam Posner

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Darren Marble Resilience and Rejection: Keys to Entrepreneurial Success 48:09

28d ago48:09

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Darren Marble and Issuance 03:02 Darren's Early Entrepreneurial Journey 05:58 The Importance of Rejection in Sales 08:53 Building Resilience as a Founder 11:47 Lessons from a Cold Rejection 14:57 The Role of the Founder in Capital Raising 18:06 The Glamour vs. Reality of Being a Founder 21:01 Sobriety as a Competitive…

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Future-Proofing Talent Acquisition: Elevating the Candidate Experience: LIVE from Transform 34:11

1M ago34:11

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Video:We are proud to share Adam Posner's panel, Future-Proofing Talent Acquisition: Elevating the Candidate ExperienceFeaturing: Ariana Moon, VP, Talent Planning & Acquisition, Greenhouse SoftwareCori Faro, VP, Talent Acquisition, OktaPanel Description:In today’s competitive talent market, a strong candidate experience is …

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Kyle Forrest: The Future of HR Leadership @ Deloitte: LIVE from Transform 18:28

1M ago18:28

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Kyle Forrest is the Future of HR Leader at Deloitte Consulting, responsible for identifying emerging trends and developing research-backed insights that shape the evolving HR landscape. He advises organizations on the human-related aspects of major business events, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business…

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John Baldino: The State of HR & TA Tech: LIVE from Transform 18:44

1M ago18:44

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LIVE from Transform 2025!John Baldino is the President @ Humareso | Human Resources Strategy, Talent Management, HR Tech and more! He is on a mission is to equip people and empower organizations. We build it all through comprehensive consulting and HR solutions. Our team's dedication to organizational design, talent management, and employee engagem…

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The Future of Work: Insights from Dr. Angela Jackson 42:33

1M ago42:33

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Future of Work 01:26 The Impact of Family Background on Career 03:05 Career Journey and Work-Life Integration 05:48 The Shift in Workplace Culture Post-Pandemic 10:56 The Importance of Intentional Office Presence 14:39 Future of Work Grand Challenge and Reskilling 19:15 AI's Role in the Future of Work 21:26 Empowe…

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Adria Ferrier: Workplace AI for Life's Milestones: LIVE from Transform 16:24

1M ago16:24

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Adria Ferrier is the founder of Elayne, an AI copilot for financial and estate management. Elayne's mission is to modernize estate planning and affairs settlements, making it more accessible, efficient, and integrated into daily life. She launched Elayne after experiencing firsthand the disjointed, frustrating challenges fa…

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Steve Hunt: The Science of Hiring: LIVE from Transform 20:40

1M ago20:40

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LIVE from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas!Steve Hunt is focused on helping companies design and deploy technology-enabled processes to improve workforce adaptability, experience, and productivity. I believe that meaningful and fulfilling work is critical to human happiness. Creating high-quality work environments positively influences the lives of empl…

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AJ Thomas: Making Good Trouble: LIVE from Transform! 15:08

1M ago15:08

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LIVE from Transform 2025!AJ Thomas is Founder and CEO of The Troublemaker Lab, an experience lab for legendary founders and their teams, and Founder and General Partner at Good Trouble Ventures, a VC fund investing in the Future of Entertainment & Creativity and its Digital Transformation. With a non-traditional background spanning startups, ventur…

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E-commerce Insights from Global Branding Expert Bashak Ilhan 39:52

1M ago39:52

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00:00 Introduction to Branding and Business Development 02:50 The Influence of Family on Entrepreneurial Spirit 06:08 Early Experiences in Business and Marketing 09:02 Understanding E-commerce and Market Trends 12:12 The Essence of Branding and Customer Connection 15:01 Navigating Business Transformation Challenges 18:00 Consulting Dynamics and Cli…

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Cori Faro: Unpacking the Employee Value Proposition: LIVE from Transform! 20:10

1M ago20:10

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LIVE from Transform 2025 Las Vegas!Cori Faro is the VP of Talent Acquisition at Okta, where she leads a global team with over 17 years of experience in the recruiting industry. Under her leadership, Okta has strengthened its commitment to comprehensive hiring practices and innovative talent strategies. Cori is dedicated to enhancing the candidate e…

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Trailblazing Workplace Expert Laurie Ruettimann: LIVE from Transform! 12:40

2M ago12:40

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Laurie Ruittimann: The Future of Hiring – Live from Transform 2025Laurie Ruettimann is a former HR leader turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. In 2009, CNN recognized her as one of America’s top career advisors and Forbes named her blog as one of the Top 100 blogs for women. Those two events propelled her into the spotlight of fixing the world…

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Mita Mallick: On a Mission to Fix What’s Broken at Work: LIVE from Transform 15:58

2M ago15:58

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LIVE from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas! Mita Mallick is a change maker with a track record of transforming culture and business. She gives innovative, culturally resonant ideas a voice and serves customers and communities with purpose. She’s had an extensive career as a multicultural marketer in the beauty and consumer goods space, being a fierce ad…

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Hugo Malan: Future Proofing Workforce Solutions 47:38

2M ago47:38

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00:00 Introduction to Yugo Milan and His Background 03:06 The Intersection of Technology and Talent Strategy 06:00 Government Efficiency and Workforce Management 08:55 Navigating Layoffs and Performance Management 12:00 Job Market Strategies for the Unemployed 15:05 Understanding Workforce Solutions 18:08 The Need for Better People Management 21:04…

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CHRO Angela Cheng-Cimini: LIVE from Transform 2025 13:35

2M ago13:35

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Angela most recently served as the Senior Vice President, Talent &; Chief Human Resources Officer for Harvard Business Publishing. In this role, Cheng-Cimini led the Human Resources and Facilities & Administration units, spearheaded efforts to develop a talent roadmap that supports the business strategy and created a deeply…

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HiBob CMO Sarah Reynolds: Live from Transform 2025 20:43

2M ago20:43

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Live from Transform 2025!Sarah Reynolds (they/them) is a creative, award-winning marketing executive and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). A veteran of the HR software market, Sarah is currently Chief Marketing Officer at Hibob, where they bring their deep industry knowledge, passion for storytelling, and keen eye for…

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Tubi's People Leaders: Natasha Valani & Cristina Navarro: LIVE from Transform 2025 21:24

2M ago21:24

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Live from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas!I am excited to welcome Tubi's people leaders, Natasha Valani & Cristina Navarro.Natasha Valani serves as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Tubi Media Group at Fox Corporation. In her role, she oversees talent management, performance, recruitment, culture & belonging, as well as the overall emplo…

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Mike Koenigs: Identifying Your Superpower for Success 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

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00:00 Introduction to Mike Koenigs 01:16 Humble Beginnings and Early Influences 02:51 Journey into Technology and Early Career 05:12 The Rise of Digital Marketing and Early Resistance 10:00 First Exit and Transition to Consulting 15:06 Guiding Founders and Identifying Superpowers 21:56 Navigating Identity Crisis After Exits 24:01 AI Automation and …

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Amira Barger: EVP @ Edelman: The Price of Nice: Live @ Transform 2025 16:23

2M ago16:23

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LIVE from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas!Amira Barger is an award-winning Executive Vice President of Communications and Head of DEI Advisory at Edelman, providing senior reputation management and polycultural counsel to clients across the globe. Recently named Woman of the Year by Women Health Care Executives, Top 100 Executives by Involve People, To…

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Daniel Chait - CEO @ Greenhouse: The Future of Hiring – Live from Transform 2025 21:51

2M ago21:51

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Daniel Chait is CEO & co-founder of Greenhouse, the fastest-growing enterprise Talent Acquisition Suite. Greenhouse helps thousands of companies around the world become great at hiring, by creating tools to help deliver exceptional candidate experiences; identify and attract top talent; make smarter hiring decisions; and dr…

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Mike Stafiej: CEO @ ERIN, Employee Referral Automation- LIVE from Transform 2025 14:53

2M ago14:53

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Live from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas!Mike Stafiej is the founder and CEO of ERIN, a Pittsburgh-based SaaS startup that streamlines employee referrals for enterprise businesses around the world. ERIN is a strategic recruiting tool for hundreds of businesses with over 3 million employees in over 100 countries, and has automated over half a billion d…

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Brett Coin- Chief Transformation Officer at Findem- LIVE from Transform 2025 21:57

2M ago21:57

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Brett Coin is the Chief Transformation Officer at Findem, an AI first, workflow automation platform for sourcing, CRM and analytics. Prior to Findem, Brett spent 20+ years in TA as a practitioner in sourcer, recruiter, manager and leadership roles for global companies such as Okta, Intuit and Cisco. Brett is originally from New Jersey, but has been…

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Rhona Barnett-Pierce: The Power of Video in Recruitment & Talent Attraction 43:08

2M ago43:08

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00:00 Introduction to Rona Barnett-Pearse 03:02 Rona's Journey into Talent Acquisition 06:13 The Role of Content in Talent Attraction 09:01 Navigating the Interview Process 11:57 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 15:03 Building Perceptible Studios 18:06 Authenticity in Video Content Creation 19:35 The Art of Delegation and Trust 21:25 Leveraging Vi…

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From Producer to Top Sports Broadcaster: Cultivating Audacity with Anne Marie Anderson 55:49

2M ago55:49

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00:00 Introduction to Anne Marie Anderson 05:39 The Journey Begins: Early Influences and Career Path 10:06 Breaking into Broadcasting: First Experiences on Air 12:51 Recalibrating Rejection: Lessons Learned 13:30 Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry 18:29 Learning from Legends: Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant 22:39 The Impact of Kobe Bryant's Legacy 2…

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Fon Davis: Prequel Trilogy Model Maker and BattleBots Judge 56:06

2M ago56:06

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Today is an interview with the incredibly talented model maker and visual effects artist, Fon Davis. My wife and I took Fon and his girlfriend out for some Texas BBQ (LeRoy and Lewis, please sponsor the show) while they were in Austin for South by Southwest ... and then we sat around with a beer or two and chatted all about Fon’s time working on th…

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Beyond Style: Max Israel’s Mission to Empower Men with Y Chroma 1:12:26

3M ago1:12:26

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00:00 Introduction to Max Israel and Ychroma 02:03 The Entrepreneurial Spirit and Origin Stories 04:42 Journey into Tech and Early Ventures 09:15 Building a Software Company from Scratch 12:59 Navigating Challenges in Business 19:03 The Emotional Journey of Exiting a Business 21:28 The Birth of Ychroma and Fashion Aspirations 24:10 The Birth of Ych…

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Ben Weiss: Building the Future of Sneakers with AI 43:23

3M ago43:23

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00:00 Introduction to Ben Weiss and Sintelay 02:51 Lessons from Family: Resilience and Independence 04:41 The Entrepreneurial Spark: Inspiration from Steve Jobs 06:39 Navigating the Transition to Entrepreneurship 08:16 Networking: The Key to Opportunities 10:36 The Birth of Legends and Leaders Podcast 12:34 The First Episode: Insights and Preparati…

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Steve Cadigan: LinkedIN's First CHRO: The Human Side of Recruiting in a Tech-Driven World 1:08:34

3M ago1:08:34

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00:00 Introduction to Steve Cadigan and His Journey 02:04 Discovering a Passion for HR and Recruiting 05:40 The Human Element in Recruiting 07:34 Leveraging Technology in Talent Acquisition 10:37 Reimagining Recruiting for Future Needs 12:42 Creating a Culture of Growth and Learning 15:24 The Challenge of Experience vs. Potential 17:14 Every Busine…

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The Lea Turner Story: The Unfiltered Reality of Entrepreneurship 1:12:58

3M ago1:12:58

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00:00 Introduction to Leah Turner and Her Journey 03:12 The Evolution of Leah's Career and Business 06:00 Navigating Challenges and Embracing Change 08:51 Finding Authenticity on LinkedIn 12:03 Overcoming Haters and Building Resilience 15:09 The Foundation of Leah's Training Approach 17:57 The Transition from Transcription to LinkedIn Training 20:5…

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BEST OF: The POZcast E1: Quentin (Q) Allums 30:30

3M ago30:30

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First aired 2/11/19In honor of the 6th anniversary of #thePOZcast, its fun to look back at Episode 1, where it all started....with a recorded zoom call. Enjoy!First episode of the POZ Cast! Adam & Q Connect the online, offline. Here is a look into a raw first time networking conversation.Check out all shows: www.thePOZcast.comwww.youtube.com/thePOZ…

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Tom Conlon: Building a Successful Creative Agency from Scratch 50:22

4M ago50:22

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00:00 Introduction to Tom Conlin and North Street 03:06 Family Background and Early Influences 05:59 Navigating Color Blindness in Design 09:00 The College Experience and Creative Awakening 12:03 Early Career and Writing Journey 15:05 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 17:59 Building Client Relationships and Retention 20:58 Scaling the Business and …

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