In this episode of the Vision to Reality podcast, Curtis welcomes Kenneth L. Johnson, a nationally recognized executive recruiter and diversity recruitment strategist. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in recruitment, the role of diversity in leadership, and the power of networking. Kenneth shares his journey from starting his own executive search firm to becoming a key figure in promoting diversity in the workplace. The conversation also touches on the significance of relationships in the age of AI and technology, and how to leverage these tools for career success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kenneth L. Johnson
02:58 The Journey to Executive Recruitment
07:47 East Coast Executives: Expanding Talent Pools
11:07 The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
13:29 Expanding Beyond Financial Services
16:27 Building Relationships and Networking
19:02 Impacting Lives Through Career Development
20:49 Transitioning to New York City and TEDx Harlem
23:35 Reviving TEDx Harlem
26:26 The Evolution of the Kenneth L. Johnson Show
28:36 Navigating AI and Job Search
31:19 Building Relationships in the Age of Technology
33:43 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Recruitment
35:23 Diversity and Inclusion in Talent Acquisition
37:06 Leveraging LinkedIn for Recruitment
40:13 The Power of Networking
42:49 The Urban League Jobs Network Show
46:42 Upcoming Events and Future Plans
If today’s conversation resonated with you and you’re looking to build a truly inclusive, high-performing team, make sure to connect with Kenneth Johnson. As the founder of East Coast Executives, Kenneth and his team specialize in diversity recruitment and talent solutions that help organizations attract, hire, and retain exceptional candidates.
Reach out directly at kjohnson@eastcoastexecutives.com, explore their services at eastcoastexecutives.com, or connect with Kenneth on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/kennethdiversityrecruitment.
Whether you’re growing your workforce, refining your hiring strategy, or elevating your DEI efforts, East Coast Executives is an outstanding partner to have in your corner.
