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ConversationsA family secret unearths connection to countryYvonne Orley grew up on Aboriginal missions in NSW as the child of the matron and manager. But it turned out that Yvonne had much deeper connections to the country, and the people, that she knew at the time.Although her mother had tried to hide this part of the family story, it turned out that Yvonne herself was a Kamilaroi woman and this was her mother’s traditional country.Yvonne’s life took another unexpected turn 25 years ago when her sister asked if she would allow a group of high needs mentally disabled adults move...2025-07-0845 min

ConversationsHow I became a brainwashed cult brideLiz Cameron was 18 years old when a stranger approached her in a book shop. It was the beginning of her induction into a cult, and it was an experience Liz barely survived.The process of brainwashing happened gradually, first came the love-bombing and the allure of finding a new purpose in life. Then came the isolation from friends and family, along with sleep deprivation, overwork and sexual manipulation.Liz was one of the many women chosen to become a kind of bride for the leader of an infamous Korean religious group.It wasn’t...2025-06-2453 min

ConversationsOur post-American future — what will the new world order look like?Defence analyst Hugh White says Australian leaders are in denial about how dramatically the world has changed, and need to get a grip on the deep, troubling forces propelling us into a new order of world power.The balance of global power has changed dramatically over the last 25 years.Even in the last five years, so much has happened - the pandemic, AUKUS, the war in Ukraine, a change of government here in Australia, Donald Trump's return to the White House, and all the tumult that has followed over the past six months....2025-06-1152 min

Feral Friday: a podcast where we talk about smutS3E16: Fireside Chat with a Penis SpecialistWe're tired, we've ready sooo many books. So let's have a feral fireside chat where we talk about all the unhinged shit in our brains. Want to start your own podcast? Try Riverside! ⁠Use this link to sign up! WHAT WE'RE READING: Kitty: Serpentine Valentine - Giana Darling Marie: Spookily Yours by Jennifer Chipman , audiobook: Laurens Barbarian by Ruby Dixon Sarah 1: Laurels and Liquor by Thora Woods, When She Purrs by Ruby Dixon Sara 2: empire of storms by Sarah J Maas Ivy: things we're all too young to know by eevans (Blaise and dramione) Kitty’s I...2024-10-251h 16

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPEDREW SIDORA (on RHOA Season 16, Kenya’s Exit, Phaedra’s Return, Nene Returning, Ralph & “Vicious Murder”)Drew Sidora steps Behind The Rope. Now that RHOA Season 16 has wrapped, mostly, we chat with Drew about what to expect and, as important, when we can expect RHOA to return to our Bravo TVs. 2024? 2025? We chat with Drew about her past seasons, the status of her divorce from Ralph, the return of Porsha, exits of Kandi, Shereé and Marlo, RHOA newbies, the later in the season return of Phaedra and much more. Speaking of newbies, Drew discusses the altercation between newbie Brittany Eady and her BFF Kenya Moore, Kenya’s exit, what many people still do not know and...2024-10-2157 min

Pitcher List Baseball PodcastsTBG 36 - The ScoutEllen Adair and Eric Gilde scout the 1999 movie, "The Scout," grading it on the 20-80 scouting scale. They introduce the film (2:00), with an overview of the story, cast, and director. They review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film (10:05), with a bit of a search for a metaphor. In Amount of Baseball (14:51), Eric stays on the wagon, despite personal conflict. They discuss the size and duration of shots, Cheetos for dinner, Keith Hernandez, Bret Saberhagen and a 2020 player comp. Baseball Accuracy (20:18) tackles the ability to sign amateurs, particularly college students, with reference to the Phillies signing Mike...2024-10-201h 54

Take Me In To The BallgameTBG 36 - The ScoutEllen Adair and Eric Gilde scout the 1999 movie, "The Scout," grading it on the 20-80 scouting scale. They introduce the film (2:00), with an overview of the story, cast, and director. They review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film (10:05), with a bit of a search for a metaphor. In Amount of Baseball (14:51), Eric stays on the wagon, despite personal conflict. They discuss the size and duration of shots, Cheetos for dinner, Keith Hernandez, Bret Saberhagen and a 2020 player comp. Baseball Accuracy (20:18) tackles the ability to sign amateurs, particularly college students, with reference to the Phillies signing Mike...2024-10-201h 54

All In The MindThe dark side of fame and what it does to the brainHave you ever thought, I wonder what it's like being famous?Maybe it's something you've always dreamed of, or maybe it's your worst nightmare.Being famous is something many people aspire to, but the reality can be isolating.This week, producer Jennifer Leake looks at what fame does to a person's psychology.2022-11-0530 min

NC Synod (ELCA)Journey With John: Episode 10 - A New Lens For RighteousnessAuthor & Voice Actor: Jennifer Shimota Music: She by Josh Leake Editors Note: Good editors are best when they're not seen...or in the case of audio, heard. Sometimes though we slip up. Pastor Jennifer Shimota wrote and recorded a beautiful devotion. However, the audio file was corrupted and a remote recording had to be conducted. Any glitches are the mistake of the editor who apologies to Pastor Jennifer for the distraction on her most excellent devotion. Blessings on you listening!2022-07-1204 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkHow Today's Candidates are Different - Mark Wilcox #2This is the second of 3 interviews with Mark Wilcox, Global VP of Sales on the subject of Candidate Experience in the First Interview in the hiring process.In this podcast, Mark Wilcox shares what he thinks has changed the most in his 30 years of interviews with sales people - and how it contributes to a good candidate experience.Listen to learn a few of his favorite questions that create richer 1st interviews with sales candidates. 2022-07-0708 min

All In The MindNot broken, just wired differently: ADHD in adulthoodImagine getting a diagnosis in adulthood that suddenly made so much of your life make sense.It explains why you’ve always had trouble being on time, starting things you don’t finish, avoiding difficult projects.Producer Jennifer Leake explores the impact of an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood.2022-07-0229 min

True Crime Bullsh**The NAMUS-44: Jennifer MarcumWhen a mother disappears, the FBI give a strange level of autonomy over the investigation to an informant and ex-con; a judgment call that would prove disastrous.This is a Studio BOTH/AND production:www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandThis episode was written and researched by Shana Wilensky.With production, editing, and additional research by Josh Hallmark.Patreon producers: Alexa Horn, Amy Basil, Benjamin Cioppa-Fong, Casey Jensen-Richardson, Christina Sisson, Dana Keith, Drew Vipond, Hallie Reed, Jessica Alihodzic, Jillian Natale, John O’Leary, Ke...2022-06-3030 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkInterviews Should be a Human Experience - Mark Wilcox #1This is the first of 3 interviews with Mark Wilcox, Global VP of Sales on the subject of Candidate Experience in the First Interview in the hiring process.Life, interviewing and applying for a job is hard enough. The more comfortable you can make the candidate, the easier it is to learn more about who they really are. Learn how Mark does this, as well as his "pet peeve" about candidates.Mark is a veteran "customer first" sales leader, with over 30 years of sales leadership experience and success across multiple industries including...2022-06-0707 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkTurn Your Candidates into Brand AmbassadorsPodcast host Suzanne Paling interviews co-host Jennifer Leake of Assessment Pros on the topic of assessments and the candidate experience. Jennifer has over 30 years experience with a variety of assessments and how to supplement and better understand candidates and employees with objective assessment information.Assessments have become a common "slice in the hiring pie", so learn 4 things to do to create a better Candidate Experience with them. In addition, they shorten what can be a lengthy interview process as well as create Brand Ambassadors for you ... even if you don't hire a candidate you've interviewed.T...2022-05-1907 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkHow Assessments Improve Candidate ExperiencePodcast host Suzanne Paling interviews co-host Jennifer Leake of Assessment Pros on the topic of assessments and the candidate experience. Jennifer has over 30 years experience with a variety of assessments and how to supplement and better understand candidates and employees with objective assessment information.The competition for talent is intense these days. Assessments are a way for you and your company to set yourself apart from the rest. At the Assessment Step #2 in the hiring process, you and the candidate have already started to form opinions about each other.Pre-hire assessments help resolve 3 of the m...2022-05-1108 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkAre Your MUST HAVES for Candidates Too High? Kevin F. DavisKevin F. Davis talks about the fact that the best candidates have other options. He cautions against setting the bar too high for candidates and kicking out some people you shouldn't. Instead, there are 3 other traits sales hiring leaders should be looking for - traits he's found to be key indicators of future sales success. This is our third of 3 interviews with Kevin F. Davis, author of two books “Slow Down, Sell Faster!” and “The Sales Manager’s Guide to Greatness.” 2022-04-2308 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkAre Your Phone Interviews Too Superficial? Kevin F. DavisKevin F. Davis shares ideas on the how and what to ask in the phone interview. He suggests questions other interviewers might not ask. Do you use your 20 minutes (30 minutes MAX!) wisely in your phone interview with candidates so they have a good first impression candidate experience with you? You're seeking thought provoking questions from them that enhance their experience with you, as well as give you insights into how they might perform with prospects. This is our second of 3 interviews with Kevin F. Davis, author of tw...2022-04-1210 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkWhy You Should Do Your Own Phone Interviews! Kevin F. DavisIn this current podcast series, we are discussing the candidate experience during the hiring process. Today, we are joined by Kevin F. Davis, author of two books “Slow Down, Sell Faster!” and “The Sales Manager’s Guide to Greatness.” Sales hiring leaders - do you conduct your own phone interviews? If not, listen to why Kevin thinks this is a mistake. This is the first of 3 interviews with Kevin F. Davis on the subject of Candidate Experience.2022-04-0407 min

Sales Hiring Straight Talk5 Key Ingredients to Better R.E.A.C.H. Candidates - Ira WolfeIra S. Wolfe is the president of Success Performance Solutions, a red carpet TEDx speaker and author of the books The Perfect Labor Storm and Recruiting in the Age of Googlization: When the Shift Hits Your Plan. A long time expert and thought leader on Candidate Experience, he shares how applicants apply for jobs has changed today. If you don’t know this, you’re losing the war for talent. He also shares his 5 key ingredients to R.E.A.C.H candidates.This is the third of 3 intervi...2022-03-2411 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkA Candidate's #1 Complaint - Avoid It and Stand Out - Ira WolfeIn our second interview with Ira S Wolfe, we asked "What do candidates say makes a great job search experience?" Learn their #1 complaint - a very common action by hiring companies - and what sales leaders can do to improve their hiring process.Ira is the president of Success Performance Solutions, a red carpet TEDx speaker and author of the books The Perfect Labor Storm and Recruiting in the Age of Googlization: When the Shift Hits Your Plan.A long time expert on Candidate Experience, he shares why it has never bee...2022-03-0211 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkCandidate Experience - What It Is and Why It Needs to Be Important to You - Ira WolfeIn our first interview with Ira S Wolfe, learn why candidate experience is an important part of your hiring strategy in today's market. What's the first impression candidates have of your company, starting with the first time someone is thinking about a job with you.Ira is the president of Success Performance Solutions, a red carpet TEDx speaker and author of the books The Perfect Labor Storm and Recruiting in the Age of Googlization: When the Shift Hits Your Plan. A long time expert on Candidate Experience, he shares why it has...2022-02-0209 min

Changing the Sales Game Archives - WebTalkRadio.net065. Jennifer Leake – Hiring Straight Talk Connie’s motivational quotes for today is by – Eleanor RooseveltSubscribe with your favorite podcast playerApple PodcastsAndroidRSS “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them yourself.” Check Out These Highlights: As I reflect on my 39 years in sales I can easily say which of the people I reported to were quality leaders and which had no business leading a human. My first 19 years in corporate were an eye-opener and I think one of the catalysts that pushed me to open my own business. During that 19...2022-01-1844 min

Changing The Sales Game065. Jennifer Leake - Hiring Straight TalkConnie's motivational quotes for today is by – Eleanor Roosevelt, “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them yourself.” YouTube: https://youtu.be/DItbFjA_gqI Check Out These Highlights: As I reflect on my 39 years in sales I can easily say which of the people I reported to were quality leaders and which had no business leading a human. My first 19 years in corporate were an eye-opener and I think one of the catalysts that pushed me to open my own business. During that 19-year corpor...2022-01-1744 min

Sales Hiring Straight Talk2021 Holiday Edition: Creating Clarity When HiringThough we wish it wasn’t so, most hiring sales leaders still need to factor COVID into their interview process this next year. We have made Creating Clarity When Hiring our theme for today’s 2021 holiday podcast. Creating clarity is especially important regarding your policies and plans in these areas:VaccinationsRemote WorkTravel ExpectationsTraining & Development ... and one you may not have thought of!Happy Holidays!2021-12-0908 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkBEWARE! You May Have Sourcing Tunnel Vision and Biases - Shelley BillinghurstIn this session with Shelley Billinghurst, learn why a recruiter should be part of your sourcing strategy. Also, be prepared to discover that you may have tunnel vision and/or biases about candidates who:are currently unemployedhave had multiple jobs in the past 5 yearslack same product or industry experienceShelley Billinghurst is the President of Hire Value, Inc. and co-Host of the podcast, The Recruitment Flex with Serge and Shelley. This is the fourth of four interviews with Shelley on the subject of recruiting. 2021-11-1917 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkYour Candidate Sourcing Might Be SO 2011! - Shelley BillinghurstYou have a sales opening and even with a great sales ad, how do you source good candidates? Part 3 of our interview with Shelley Billinghurst focuses on how to source good sales candidates, mistakes hiring managers make, and actions you need to take when recruiting.In our podcast today, she discusses:Why you need an "always be recruiting" mentality.How do candidates know you're hiring? A "Careers" page on your website isn't enough.Some recruiting actions that are SO 2011 ... and don't work today. Shelley Billinghurst is the President of Hire Value, Inc 2021-11-1110 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkWhy Posting a Job Description is a BIG Mistake - and What to Do Instead - Shelley BillinghurstThe purpose and function of a job description is to legally protect you when you need to terminate an employee for non-performance. It's not designed to attract great sales talent to your job opening.You need a way of saying "Come work here!" which requires you to be ultra clear on who you want to hire.Shelley Billinghurst is the President of Hire Value, Inc. and co-Host of the podcast, The Recruitment Flex with Serge and Shelley. This is the second of four interviews with Shelley on th...2021-10-3011 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkThe Incoming Wave of Today's Labor Market & Hiring - Shelley BillinghurstShelley Billinghurst joined us today with a warning that in today's Labor Market, we’re standing on the shore right now ... and we are going to see a wave of people changing jobs at a rate that we have never seen before. She particularly discusses the 5 things your sales recruits are looking for in your company during your hiring process.Shelley Billinghurst is the President of Hire Value, Inc. and co-Host of the podcast, The Recruitment Flex with Serge and Shelley. This is the first of four interviews ...2021-10-1610 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkHow The Beatles Helped Convince a Top ProspectHow did the Beatles White album contribute to the most inventive job offer William Tincup has ever seen? Listen for the answer in this podcast as he discusses stand out job offers.This is the 4th and final in a series of interviews with William Tincup, President and Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily.com.2021-10-0411 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkThe Biggest Mistakes Sales Leaders Make in a Job OfferThis podcasts highlights the biggest mistakes you can make when extending a job offer to a top sales candidate. William Tincup believes you have to make sure your candidate has no reason to say no. The offer letter should be personal, reflective and refer to things you've already talked about. Listen to learn more on how to do this.This is Part 3 of a series of interviews with William Tincup, President and Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily.com.2021-09-2706 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkHow to Stand Out When a Top Sales Candidate Has Multiple Job Offers - William TincupThis podcasts offers ideas on how to "Talk Straight" to a top Sales Rep Candidate you want to hire.William Tincup shares how selling to prospects, and selling your position to candidates, are very similar. Transfer and use your skills, mindset and actions as a sales manager for selling clients and prospects, to when you are hiring and want to win the talent war.This is Part 2 of a series of interviews with William Tincup, President and Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily.com.2021-09-2009 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkAre You Fumbling at the Goal Line with Your Job Offer?You spend hours interviewing candidates. After spending much time and money recruiting and hiring, many sales leaders fumble the ball at the one yard line. William Tincup talks about 4 key actions for getting the best and brightest sales reps on your sales team:Your Job OfferOnboardingCollaborating with HRTreating hiring as you would a Sales CallThis is Part 1 of a series of interviews with William Tincup, President and Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily.com.2021-09-1209 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkStill Hiring Virtually? Ideas to Make Your Virtual Hiring StrongerVirtual and remote work is not going away. The need to hire candidates still exists and virtual hiring is growing. As requested, we've combined our most downloaded podcasts, our Virtual Hiring series, into a single podcast for easier listening.You hiring process needs to be stronger than ever, especially when you are not meeting these candidates in person. In this series, we focus on the First and Second Interviews with 6 tips for conducting these important conversations virtually. We also share 6 questions you may find valuable when...2021-08-1721 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkInsights from Jeb Blount: The Sales Manager's Ultimate Interview GuideThis is our full interview with Jeb Blount, an in-demand keynote speaker, sales influencer and author. He has a great e-book on his website SalesGravy.com called the Sales Manager’s Ultimate Interview Guide. It’s a 25 page guide on how to conduct more effective sales interviews.This interview was broken into 5 shorter podcasts for easier listening. However, due to listener requests, we have combined them into a single 40 minute podcast.2021-08-0344 min

Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Lies Between Us by J.A. LeakePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/522865 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Lies Between Us Author: J.A. Leake Narrator: Jennifer Woodward Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 40 minutes Release date: July 22, 2021 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: The worst lies are the ones we tell ourselves. The lives of Maria and her three closest friends appear idyllic from the outside. These Southern preschool mums have it all, from lavish homes and successful husbands to elegant luncheons ripe with gossip, and exclusive parties everyone longs to attend. Behind closed doors, however, they are consumed with illicit affairs, monumental debt, nervous breakdowns, and...2021-07-2203 min

Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Lies Between Us by J.A. LeakePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/522865to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Lies Between Us Author: J.A. Leake Narrator: Jennifer Woodward Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 40 minutes Release date: July 22, 2021 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: The worst lies are the ones we tell ourselves. The lives of Maria and her three closest friends appear idyllic from the outside. These Southern preschool mums have it all, from lavish homes and successful husbands to elegant luncheons ripe with gossip, and exclusive parties everyone longs to attend. Behind closed doors, however, they are consumed with illicit affairs, monumental debt, nervous breakdowns, and dark...2021-07-229h 40

Sales Hiring Straight TalkBackground & Reference Checks: If You Could Have Know ... You SHOULD Have Known!NOTE: Listeners have requested we combine our earlier 2 part interview with John into a single podcast for easier listening. Thanks for the suggestion - and here it is. As hiring managers we are often guilty of skipping or doing a hurried job of background checks, and a subgroup of this, reference checks. After they start working with us, we find ourselves discovering things and say, “I wish someone had told me that before I hired this salesperson.” Join us and our guest John Beaudette, a Private Investigator and Vice President of Operations & Compliance at Employ...2021-07-1817 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkHow Sales Interviews are Similar to Sales Calls - Jeb Blount Interview #5What the Best Sales Hiring Leaders Do in InterviewsThis is our 5th and final podcast with Jeb Blount, an in-demand keynote speaker, sales influencer and author. He has a great e-book on his website SalesGravy.com called the Sales Manager’s Ultimate Interview Guide. It’s a 25 page guide on how to conduct more effective sales interviews. In this podcast, he discusses how sales hiring interviews and sales calls are very similar. The 3-part process you use to create good questions in a sales call...2021-07-0810 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkThe Importance of Job Fit When Hiring - Jeb Blount Interview #4Guest Jeb Blount is a former VP of Sales at a Fortune 200 company, Founder of Sales Gravy, the author of 13 books, and an in-demand speaker and trainer. We are excited to share his thoughts and ideas as he talks with us about hiring sales people.In this fourth of a 5-part series, we asked Jeb about the subject of Job Fit when hiring successful salespeople. He believes that “fit matters more than anything.” In this podcast, he offers great examples of good and poor fit and why it de...2021-06-2507 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEmotional Intelligence is Critical in Successful Salespeople - Jeb Blount Interview #3Guest Jeb Blount is a former VP of Sales at a Fortune 200 company, Founder of Sales Gravy, the author of 13 books, and an in-demand speaker and trainer. We are excited to share his thoughts and ideas as he talks with us about hiring sales people.In this third of a 5-part series, we asked Jeb about the subject of Emotional Intelligence when hiring successful salespeople.To download his eBook, Sales Manager's Ultimate Interview Guide, go to https://www.salesgravy.com or use this link: https://salesgravy.com/ultimate-sales-interview-guide/2021-06-1312 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkDo You Talk Too Much When You Interview? Jeb Blount Interview #2Guest Jeb Blount is a former VP of Sales at a Fortune 200 company, Founder of Sales Gravy, the author of 13 books, and an in-demand speaker and trainer. We are excited to share his thoughts and ideas as he talks with us about hiring sales people.In this second of a 5-part series, Jeb offers advice on why sales leaders talk too much in interview and what happens when you do. To download his eBook, Sales Manager's Ultimate Interview Guide, go to https://www.salesgravy.com or use t...2021-05-2411 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkWhy Sales Leaders Make Poor Hiring Decisions - Jeb Blount Interview #1Guest Jeb Blount is a former VP of Sales at a Fortune 200 company, Founder of Sales Gravy, the author of 13 books, and an in-demand speaker and trainer. We are excited to share his thoughts and ideas as he talks with us about hiring sales people. In this first of a 5-part series, Jeb focuses on why sales leaders sometimes make poor hiring decisions. To download his eBook, Sales Manager's Ultimate Interview Guide, go to https://www.salesgravy.com or use this link: https://salesgravy.com/ultimate-sales-interview-guide/2021-05-1607 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 5.2 What You Need to Know About References - John Beaudette Interview #2Reference checks are very different today than they were in the past. This podcast shares important information you need to know about Reference checking:False references and what to look out forThe challenges of candidate self-documentationSalary history ban lawsContinuous Criminal MonitoringThis is Part 2 of our interview with guest John Beaudette, a Private Investigator and Vice President of Operations & Compliance at Employment Screening Services. Why listen to this podcast? Because if you could have known ... you should have known!2021-04-2908 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 5.2 Background Checks & References - Don't Skip These! John Beaudette #1As hiring managers we are often guilty of skipping or doing a hurried job of reference and background checks. After they start working with us, we find ourselves discovering things and say, “I wish someone had told me that before I hired this salesperson.” When you do a thorough check of candidates, you have a better chance of learning things before you hire, rather than after you’ve spent time and money bringing them into your organization. Join us and our guest John Beaudette, a Private Investigator and Vice President of Operations & Compliance at Employment Screening S...2021-04-0111 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 4.2 Second Interview - Inviting Others to Interview Your CandidateMake your Second Interview even stronger by inviting others in the company to interview your candidate. In this podcast, we share how to avoid 4 common missteps of a Second Interview:Inviting too few or too many others to participate in the Second Interview;Asking others to interview the candidate with no direction or information;Failing to gather all those who met with the candidate to compare notes; andLetting the candidate meet the wrong fellow salespeople.It's never good to lose an A-player or hire a below-average performer - and it's even more important to hire better now.2021-02-2409 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP New Year 2021 - 6 Hiring Actions to Start 2021 StrongOn the anniversary of our first podcast, we continue to share ideas to help sales leaders increase their success rate in one of their key roles - hiring sales reps.Sales reps may be looking to change jobs. Organize your hiring process by taking these 6 actions to make better hires in 2021.2021-01-1407 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 3.2 Best Ideas for a Strong First InterviewIn this podcast, we answer four questions that are often asked about a first interview:Who should participate in this first interview?Where should the interview take place?When and in what detail do I talk about compensation?How do I conduct a strong post-interview evaluation?Take away ideas to make your first in-person interview a positive experience for both you and your candidate.2020-11-1910 min

The SmallBizChat with Melinda EmersonHelping Your Remote Team Perform Better with Jennifer LeakeIn this episode, Melinda Emerson is joined by HR expert Jennifer Leake. They discuss strategies for managing remote workers, using people analytics, and establishing communication expectations. Leake also shares her favorite resources, recommends her book "Who Moved My Cheese?" and provides an old school marketing tip. (0:00) Introduction and SmallBizChat's mission (1:17) Guest introduction: Jennifer Leake, HR expert and CEO of Assessment Pros (2:02) Discussion: Managing remote workers and strategies for success (8:48) Topic: Using people analytics to evaluate remote employees (10:49) Sponsor: Commercial break (11:50) Discussion: Zoom meeting protocols and remote workers' etiquette (14:16) Topic: Managing communication expectations with remote workers (15:26) Guest's recommendations: Favorite podcast, business...2020-10-2818 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 2.2 Using Assessments in HiringAssessments help you make more informed hiring decisions. Be more objective in your hiring process by adding assessments to challenge a natural personal bias to candidates, conduct more effective interviews and ultimately make the best hire possible.2020-10-1608 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 1.2 Set Up and Prepare Your Phone InterviewThe phone interview is a sales leader’s opportunity to get a first impression of the candidate without meeting them in person. And to ask the all-important question: Can this person potentially succeed in the position I am hiring for? In this podcast, we're sharing ideas on the best way to set yourself up for a great Phone Interview. 2020-09-1608 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 4 Remote Worker: Hiring Virtually - Reference ChecksThe key reason for checking references hasn’t changed – to learn more about your candidate from people who know them better. But today you need to add reference questions you might not have asked in the past -- questions that give you a good indication of your new hires’ ability to function on their own as a remote worker.This podcast offers 6 questions in 6 minutes that you should be asking of candidate references. 2020-08-0406 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 3 Remote Worker: Hiring Virtually - The Second InterviewYour position is open - and your office is closed. Now is not the time to change your 6 step hiring process ... and definitely not the time to skip the Second Interview. You'll never regret the time and cost of a second interview as much as you might regret hiring the wrong person.2020-06-1306 min

The BossBuilder Podcast#83: How to Keep Your Remote Workers from Failing - with Jennifer LeakeRemote workers are now the rule rather than the exception. In some cases, companies are finding this trend to be more effective but like anything, there are some challenges. What do you do when some of your remote workers are failing? Well, our guest today, Jennifer Leake of Assessment Pros has some practical tips for keeping the workforce engaged and preventing them from being left behind. Lots of practical tips so be sure to take notes! 2020-05-2635 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 2 Remote Worker: Hiring Virtually - The First InterviewThe First Interview has usually been your chance to meet candidates face-to-face ... but not when hiring virtually. Take 6 minutes to hear 6 tips to better plan and manage your virtual First Interview so your sales hiring interviews ROCK!2020-05-0606 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 1 Remote Worker: Hiring Virtually OverviewToday's environment may still require you to hire virtually. Take 6 minutes to learn 6 steps for virtual hiring - because you may not get to meet your candidates in person. 2020-04-1306 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 6.1 The Job OfferFinish strong! Create a job offer that makes a great impression on candidates and makes them want to say YES to you.These podcasts offer suggestions on writing a great job offer that will: reinforce why they should work for you, create excitement about their decision, set expectations for both parties, and lay the groundwork for the first days ahead.2020-03-0507 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 5.1 Reference CheckDo you feel checking references is a waste of time because you think people are legally reluctant to talk to you? References are still a powerful, yet underused information source in hiring. Ask for references – and call them!These podcasts help you know who, how and what to ask the references to get a different perspective on the candidate before you make that job offer.2020-02-1708 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 4.1 The Second InterviewDo you think a second interview isn’t necessary? Yes, it is! Even if you think you’ve found your top candidate, you need to take a second look. You have too much at stake to make your decision on one meeting only.These podcasts offer ideas on organizing and preparing for this critical second look at top candidates. Address any doubts and ask questions that came to mind after the first interview. Make sure they’re the same person you met and liked the first time.2020-02-0308 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 3.1 The First InterviewIf you are wondering “How do I prepare for the first interview?” “What are good questions to ask?”or “Should others in the company be involved?” – start here. The first interview uses all the information you have so far – resume, phone interview and assessments – to have meaningful conversations with candidates. These podcasts help you plan your first interviews better and take your interviewing skills to a higher level. Learn to use 3 key tools in interviews - your hiring experience, an interview strategy and better questions – to hire and retain key sales talent.2020-01-2009 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 2.1 Why Use Assessments in Hiring?Have you ever hired a salesperson you liked but it turned out they couldn’t sell? Wouldn’t it be helpful to have an objective look at candidates before you interview them instead of learning by trial and error during their first six months with your company? Tap into the power of pre-employment assessments. These podcasts offer examples and uses of pre-employment assessments to understand the candidate’s sales capabilities early. Assessments offer suggested interview questions specific to your candidate and reduce the surprises you may get after you hire them.2020-01-0608 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkEP 1.1 What is a Phone Interview?Looking to save both you and the candidate time during the hiring process? This is the place to start. Use a phone interview to quickly decide if the candidate is a good fit. If not, skip the longer in-person interview. These podcasts build your skills on how to have short, structured but informative phone conversations with potential candidates to determine if you want to move forward with them.2020-01-0510 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkWEBSITE: Meet Jennifer and SuzanneA short introduction to Jennifer Leake and Suzanne Paling, the founders and co-hosts of Sales Hiring Straight Talk.2020-01-0403 min

Sales Hiring Straight TalkWEBSITE: What is SHST 2020-01-0305 min

The BossBuilder Podcast#58: How The Boss Can Better Hire and Develop People - with Jennifer LeakeTalent development and management is a key role you must play as The Boss. It's a tough job but fortunately there are some tools you can use to do a better job at it. One of those tools are assessments. Our guest on this episode, Jennifer Leake shows us how using assessments can help in retention and performance! 2019-08-1935 min

Stellar FirmaEpisode 17 - Cardinals and Comfy ChairsEpisode 17Cardinals and Comfy ChairsPLANET - 512908- ➿Cardinal Fang requests an unexpected planet with a comfy chairConsultant Recommendation; Error, file overwritten and locked.Original Consultant Recommendation; Featureless ball. Reclining Chair. Multiple cupholders.Content Warning for:Comedic violenceEmotional abuseAlcoholismCardinal Fang!Special thanks to Gilligan Mungus for this episode's Planet Brief Submission and this week's Patrons: Sierra Tyrrel, Maltriestrei, Erin Kanani, Jonas Hallstrom, Holly, neongrey, Tessa Leake, Joey, Daniel Masterson, Kathryn Sims, Patrick Kunkel, littlebluehouse, Wendy Hewitt, chel, Ja...2019-05-2423 min

eCom Leverage: Increase Amazon Sales and Grow Your Brand Online025 – Expert Interview: Sales Tax Liability – Are You at Risk?For many e-commerce sellers, dealing with sales tax is about as fun as getting a root canal. But we’re going to make an otherwise painful subject as easy as possible. This week’s podcast episode is an interview with Jennifer Dunn of TaxJar. Jennifer, though not a CPA, is an expert on topics related to e-commerce […]2018-04-0954 min

Pomegranate HealthEp34: Diagnostic Error Part 2—SystemsIn Episode 32 we discussed cognitive error in diagnostic reasoning. On this episode, we take a look at systems pressures that increase the likelihood of medical error, crystallised by the recent prosecution of NHS paediatrician Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba. Almost half of diagnostic errors are due to a combination of systems errors and individual cognitive error. Obvious systems effects come into play in understaffed acute care units; if a clinician is forced to see too many patients without enough time to make careful examinations or reasoned decisions, errors become more likely. The stepping stones of ordering, receiving and reviewing diagnostic tests a...2018-03-1935 min

HDO - JazzX5HDO 207. Novedades (Steps Ahead, Ken Schaphorst Big Band, Frank Kimbrough, Ronny Graupe) y un adiós a PirouetCuatro novedades discográficas y un adiós al sello Pirouet Records, que cesa su actividad dejando tras de sí 98 referencias. Solstice del pianista Frank Kimbrough tiene el honor de ser la última referencia del sello alemán dirigido por Ralph Bürklin. Unas semanas antes de esta obra, se publicaba The White Belt del guitarrista Ronny Graupe. Las otras dos novedades son How To Say Goodbye de la Ken Schaphorst Big Band, y Steppin’ Out del grupo Steps Ahead acompañado por la WDR Big Band Cologne. Presentación y HDO 207: © Pachi Tapiz, 2016 HDO es un podcast editado, presentado y producido...2016-12-081h 18

PodawanPodawan 1: 01/09/14Bonjour les amis !Pour ce 1er numéro de podawan, on parle un peu photo et video, un peu JV , Apple et leake de photos sur le Net.D’ailleurs je vous met ici le lien de l’article de Dailylife.com dont je parle dans le podcast: http://m.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/dl-opinion/this-is-why-you-shouldnt-click-on-the-naked-photos-of-jennifer-lawrence-20140901-3eo6s.htmlP.S: Oui, je sais, il faut que je parle moins vite 2014-09-0114 min