Best Bailey Crossroads Podcasts (2026)

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From Early Childhood to Talent Tech: Allyn Bailey’s Career Crossroads

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What happens when an expert in infant development rewires recruiting? Allyn Bailey shares her career journey and the systems thinking reshaping TA.By Chris Hoyt

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259: Jamie Hamilton - First Generation Full Time Farmer 1:21:32

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Jamie is one of those young farmers proving you still can make a full time living and build wealth as a first generation farmer! He shares his story of growing his business, how he invested his money early on, what he would do different and where he's planning on going in the future! So much to learn from Jamie! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠…

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Scaling Talent Acquisition Globally at Danone 24:34

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How do you scale talent acquisition across 90,000 employees? Danone’s Koos Wurzer shares how TA Week drives global engagement—and why candidate experience starts with hiring managers.By Chris Hoyt

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258: Gabe Brown - Cattle Production Paradigm Shift 1:15:02

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Everybody has heard Gabe Browns row crop challenges that led him to shift to regenerative agriculture minimizing inputs and diversifying crop rotations. A story that I hadn't heard but wanted to was the progression of his mindset towards cattle production and his cow herd genetic decisions. We discuss that in detail in todays episode from his Gelbv…

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Embedding Mobility and Mentorship at Enterprise 22:50

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How does Enterprise Mobility turn entry-level roles into long-term careers? Ashley Hever shares how mentorship, mobility, and values drive retention and growth.By Chris Hoyt

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257: Ted Miller - 600 Cow Grazing Dairy in Louisiana 1:38:30

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Ted is a first generation farmer who started and built a large scale grazing based dairy that allows him to compete in an industry typically dominated by high capital production focused dairy farms. We discuss his start, the decision to get into this model, using virtual fence in a dairy context and so much more. Resources mentioned: National Grazi…

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#183 – Did Pootie Tang age well? (w/ Shanel Hughes) 1:15:47

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Follow Shanel on IG @shanelhughesofficial Follow the podcast on IG @didthatagewell TikTok @didthatagewellpod Watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to the channel! youtube.com/@didthatagewell Thank you Spyder Moving & Storage for sponsoring the show! Visit ⁠spydermoving.com⁠ to get a free quote and follow @spydermovingcompany on IG. Check out …

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Transforming High-Volume Hiring at 7-Eleven 19:05

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How does 7-Eleven navigate high-volume hiring post-acquisition? Rachel Allen shares insights on transforming TA, AI’s impact, and the importance of leading with empathy.By Chris Hoyt

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256: Marlene Moore - Fighting to Keep the Ranch 1:32:58

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Marlene Moore shares her incredible story of taking over her Grandfathers ranch with little experience and fighting to keep it alive and growing it into a thriving profitable ranch. She discusses the enterprises she started with and changed to and also discusses her current progress towards transitioning the ranch to a non-family heir to keep the l…

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In Praise of the Office

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How do hybrid models affect productivity, inclusion, and career growth? Authors Peter Cappelli and Ranya Nehmeh reveal the surprising organizational costs of remote work.By Chris Hoyt

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255: Karson Rippstein - Family, Government Leases, Salt and Mineral 1:26:19

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Karson ranches with his dad and brother in Utah and we discuss the challenges he deals with working in the mountains on permits as well as his recommendations for successfully partnering with family on a cattle ranch. I learn about how traditional salt/mineral programs are not necessarily the best option, and so much more! Resources Mentioned: Man,…

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From Operations to Coaching: Brian Fink’s Career Crossroads 20:17

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What do fraternity rush, software sales, and Twitter have in common? For Brian Fink, they were stepping stones in a recruiting career built on bold moves and real impact.By Chris Hoyt

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#183 – Did Dodgeball age well? (w/ Kyle Ayers and Bailey Norton) 1:04:22

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Follow the podcast on IG @didthatagewell TikTok @didthatagewellpod Follow Bailey on IG @baileyenorton Follow Kyle on IG @kyleayers Thank you Spyder Moving & Storage for sponsoring Dude, IDK Studios! Visit ⁠spydermoving.com⁠ to get a free quote and follow @spydermovingcompany on IG. Check out the upcoming comedy shows at Dude, IDK at dudeidkstudios.…

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Mapping Durable Skills Across North America

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How do regional strengths in durable skills impact hiring? Caitlin MacGregor joins to discuss Plum’s new index and why it matters for future-ready talent strategies.By Chris Hoyt

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254: Lawson Harper - Ranching in Australia 1:29:28

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Lawson shares his families story of ranching in the land down under! His parents ranch expansion and exit of the industry and his entrance into the industry, working on multiple large cattle operations and beginning his own. Resources Mentioned: Greg Judy Ranching Returns Podcast KLR Marketing Grazing for Profit Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠…

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Secrets of Meaningful Productivity 53:03

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How do you stay productive in an unpredictable world? Robbie Swale shares his six-pillar framework for leaders navigating complexity and burnout.By Chris Hoyt

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#182 – Did Crossroads age well? (w/ Melissa Leavenworth 1:02:38

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Remember when Britney Spears invented acting? We're here to talk about why this early 2000s friendship tale (written by Shonda Rhimes!!) is the girlhood story we NEED, as well as the tragic foreshadowing of Britney's lost autonomy. Follow Melissa on IG @melissalynnel Contribute to Melissa's fundraiser for Project I See You at https://linktr.ee/shar…

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253: Caitlin Word - Crossroads of Profitability and Regenerative Management 1:11:57

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Caitlin and I discuss ways to improve profitability on the ranch. We discuss impacting it through improving gross margin, and reducing overhead. We discuss regenerative agriculture and how that impacts profitability and so much more! Resources Mentioned: Noble Research Institute Ranching for Profit Mindset Tribe Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠…

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"Mercy" 43:15

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From Victor To Victim Dr. Kenny BaldwinBy Bailey Crossroads

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From Sports Agent to TA Leader: Steve White’s Career Crossroads 22:07

1M ago22:07

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From NFL dreams to TA leadership, Steve White shares how mentorship, mindset, and business partnership shaped his career in recruiting.By Chris Hoyt

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Navigating TA Leadership at Land O’Lakes 26:19

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From dot-com busts to AI disruption, Renee Robideau shares how Land O’Lakes is building a resilient, strategic TA function—one business challenge at a time.By Chris Hoyt

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252: Luke Perman - End of Year Preparations 1:23:40

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Luke is owner and operator of Rock Hills Ranch in South Dakota. In this conversation we discuss what he does in the 4th quarter to prepare for the end of the year. We discuss his winter feed planning, financial management and more! Resources Mentioned: Outsiders Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun a…

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Don't be a friend that... 32:16

2M ago32:16

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When Bad Things Happen To Good People Dr. Kenny Baldwin Job 6:15-21By Bailey Crossroads

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Reframing TA Conversations for Executive Impact 37:17

2M ago37:17

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How can TA leaders speak the language of business? Kara Yarnot shares how reframing conversations drives retention and earns executive buy-in.By Chris Hoyt

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251: Brian Munger, Wally Olson, John Haskell - What is Sell/Buy Marketing 50:43

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In this podcast episode, ranching experts Wally Olson, John Haskell, and Brian Munger to discuss the intricacies of sell-by marketing in the cattle industry. The conversation covers the importance of understanding market dynamics, the risks associated with traditional buying and selling methods, and the practical applications of sell-buy marketing …

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When you are a false god your "G" should not be capitalized 44:04

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From Victor to Victim Dr.Kenny BaldwinBy Bailey Crossroads

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#180 – Did The Sweetest Thing age well? (w/ Michelle Murphy) 1:00:05

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Get tickets to the Gremlins Watch Along live podcast event on November 20! www.multipass.com/didthatagewell Follow the show on IG @⁠⁠⁠⁠didthatagewell⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok @⁠⁠⁠⁠didthatagewellpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you Spyder Moving & Storage for sponsoring Dude, IDK Studios! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠spydermoving.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free quote and follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠spydermovingcompany⁠⁠⁠⁠ on…

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AI in Talent Acquisition 42:41

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How are real TA leaders navigating AI? From legal hurdles to budget trade-offs, this episode explores the realities of automating hiring—without losing the human touch.By Chris Hoyt

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250: Nick Bailey - Scaling Direct to Consumer 1:19:56

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Nick Bailey of Grand View Farming shares his story of starting and growing their direct to consumer meat marketing business. He shares the marketing strategies, meat production and acquisition methods, inventory management strategies and so much more! You can reach Nick at [email protected] Resources Mentioned: Free to Focus - Michael Hyatt…

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Balancing Strategy and Tactics: Melissa Thompson’s Career Crossroads 23:23

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Melissa Thompson, now leading global TA at Ford, shares how data, flexibility, and lateral moves shaped a career that spans industries, geographies, and transformations.By Chris Hoyt

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Real-Time Jobs Data and the TA Advantage 48:08

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What happens when real-time job data meets TA strategy? Michael Woodrow explains how clean data fuels smarter hiring decisions across the globe.By Chris Hoyt

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249: Ray Marxer - Insights of a Large Ranch Manager 1:26:08

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Ray Marxer managed a large scale ranch running thousands of cows for multiple decades and in this episode we discuss many of his tips for running your farm and ranch like a business. If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and his team at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ranchrightllc.com/⁠⁠⁠. C…

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20+ Years at Dell and Beyond: Jennifer Newbill’s Career Crossroads 37:50

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Jennifer Newbill reflects on 21 years at Dell and her next chapter in coaching—powered by curiosity, career pivots, and a passion for people-centered growth.By Chris Hoyt

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#179 — Did Swingers age well? (w/ Sean Jordan) 1:14:34

2M ago1:14:34

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Follow Sean on IG @seancougarmelonjordan Follow the show on IG @⁠⁠⁠didthatagewell⁠⁠⁠ TikTok @⁠⁠⁠didthatagewellpod⁠⁠⁠ Read: "So Money: An Oral History of Swingers" by Alex French and Howie Kahn Thank you Spyder Moving & Storage for sponsoring Dude, IDK Studios! Visit ⁠⁠⁠spydermoving.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free quote and follow @⁠⁠⁠spydermovingcompany⁠⁠⁠ o…

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AI Interview Research 49:37

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How are AI tools reshaping interviews in TA? CXR’s latest research unpacks compliance, candidate behavior, and recruiter workflows in the age of automation.By Chris Hoyt

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248: Derek Schwanebeck - Seasonal Grazing For Improved Lifestyle and Profit 1:12:01

2M ago1:12:01

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Derek and his wife took over her families ranch and weren't afraid to make changes to improve their ranches profitability and lifestyle. They switched from an owned cow/calf operation to an entirely seasonal custom grazing of fall cows model that come in the spring and leave in the fall. He shares how this improved the profit of the operation as we…

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Solutions Spotlight on Hackajob 45:29

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Can AI improve every stage of hiring? Hackajob’s Sam Berthoud reveals how three powerful agents are reshaping talent acquisition from intake to sourcing.By Chris Hoyt

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A Headhunter Changed Everything: Rob Daugherty’s Career Crossroads 24:14

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From headhunter bullpen to leading global TA at Walmart, Rob Daugherty shares how curiosity and transformation defined his unconventional path in recruiting.By Chris Hoyt

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Solutions Spotlight on SparcStart 26:21

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How do AI, image rights, and compliance collide in employer branding? Maury Hanigan breaks down the risks—and solutions—for TA leaders navigating new legal territory.By Chris Hoyt

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247: Brian, Tyson and Rob - Bull Development and Evaluation 1:01:14

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Rob Pierce, Tyson Pharo and Brian Munger join me to discuss what happens when bulls are dropped off at a bull development site in January until the fall bull sales in November. We discuss the grazing, evaluation and culling process! If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and h…

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From Operations to Coaching: Lori Chartrand’s Career Crossroads 17:55

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From staffing to strategy, Lori Chartrand shares how curiosity, coaching, and change have shaped her leadership journey in talent acquisition.By Chris Hoyt

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#178 — Did Cabin in the Woods age well? (w/ Jimmy Winslow) 1:18:49

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Follow the show on IG @⁠⁠didthatagewell⁠⁠ TikTok @⁠⁠didthatagewellpod⁠⁠ Thank you Big Gay Pants for supporting the show! Dm @biggaypants about a custom thrift box and check out this month's upcoming pop up events for vintage & secondhand plus-size fits: - 10/12 at Chroma from 11am-4pm - 10/19 at the Community Pop Up 10am-3pm, 3899 Jackson Street Th…

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Beyond ‘Don’t Do X’: Compliance as Problem-Solving 33:42

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By Chris Hoyt

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246: Paul, Gavin and Jason - Profitable Cow Production 1:01:43

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Paul Landrigan, Gavin Kemp, and Jason Orton join me to discuss how they apply pressure on their cow herds to select the most fertile and low input cows to produce bulls that will improve your cow herds. They discuss heifer development, cow wintering, the ideal cow and more! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to pu…

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Career Crossroads: A New Series from the CXR Team 30:27

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How does a criminal justice grad become a global TA leader? Joanna Clark shares the bold moves and big lessons from her 30-year recruiting journey.By Chris Hoyt

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245: Tony Munsterteiger - Grazing Farm in Minnesota 1:31:17

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Tony is a friend and fellow Minnesotan who is doing an excellent job of developing a cowherd and grazing system to efficiently grass finish beef in central Minnesota in under 24 months. We discuss his genetic selection, grazing management, and succession planning experience. Resources Mentioned: Bible Dirt to Soil - Gabe Brown What Your Food Ate - …

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#177 – Did Girls Just Want to Have Fun age well? (w/ Kelly O'Connell) 1:02:39

3M ago1:02:39

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Follow Kelly @bekindandfunny and check out kindandfunny.com for cool branding, personal styling, and other fun creative stuff! Follow the show on IG @⁠didthatagewell⁠ TikTok @⁠didthatagewellpod⁠ Thank you Spyder Moving & Storage for sponsoring Dude, IDK Studios! Visit ⁠spydermoving.com⁠⁠ to get a free quote and follow @⁠spydermovingcompany⁠ on IG. …

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Agentic AI in Talent Acquisition: What Recruiters Need to Know and Plan For 45:11

3M ago45:11

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Agentic AI is gaining traction in TA—but what does it mean for recruiters? We explore early use cases, leadership challenges, and how to avoid being left behind.By Chris Hoyt

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244: John Locke - Ranching Success 1:20:34

3M ago1:20:34

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In this conversation, John Locke shares his journey in ranching, detailing his family's legacy and the challenges faced after a significant succession event. He discusses the transformative experience of attending the Ranching for Profit School, which prompted a shift in his management strategies and mindset. John reflects on the frustrations of op…

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Russ Mountain Memorial Scholarship Spotlight with Caroline Wittenauer 15:34

4M ago15:34

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Meet Caroline Wittenauer, winner of the Rust Mountain Scholarship. Learn how this award honors legacy and supports future talent leaders in recruiting.By Chris Hoyt