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Hire Learning with Oz RashidCoaching-Led Leadership: From High School Basketball to the Boardroom with Michael Rady of SwisherToday, we’re joined by Michael Rady, Executive Vice President of People and Culture at Swisher, whose career spans senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, United Parks & Resorts, and Ingersoll Rand. He brings a lifetime of coaching influence, a world-class talent mindset, and deep experience leading organizations through transformation. Michael shares how his athletic upbringing shaped his leadership philosophy, why coaching is central to every manager’s job, and how he’s helping modernize a legacy brand through culture, care, and capability.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.03:33 An employee motivation class...
2025-12-0350 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidHow Nontraditional Paths Can Lead to an Amazing Career with Ozge Gunaydin Erturk of FloSportsHost Oz Rashid talks with Ozge Gunaydin Erturk, Chief Marketing Officer of FloSports. Before joining FloSports, Ozge built a powerhouse career at global brands including Amazon, Match.com, and Varsity Tutors. She shares how her engineering background shaped her data-driven marketing approach, what she learned from Amazon’s leadership culture, and how she applies those lessons to building teams, earning trust, and hiring for ownership.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.04:52 An engineering mindset creates a foundation for analytical marketing.09:21 Company culture thrives when employees feel a deep ow...
2025-11-1944 min
Hire Learning with Oz Rashid25 Years at One Company: The Loyalty Secret That Built a Banking Empire with Nan Poppen of First Bank & TrustNan Poppen, Chief Human Resources Officer of First Bank & Trust, has dedicated over 25 years to the company, leading its HR department for the last 17 years. Nan is a rare example of loyalty and people-first leadership in an era defined by career moves and shifting priorities. She oversees HR for a workforce of over 750 employees across 17 branches, spearheading everything from strategic hiring, DEI, and leadership development to nurturing a culture rooted in community and connection.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.04:09 Longevity in one company reflects loyalty and opportunity.06:44 “Ba...
2025-10-3033 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidHow Hiring Neurodiverse Professionals Can Take Your Company From Good to Great with Tara May of AspiritechOn this episode, Oz Rashid welcomes Tara May, Chief Executive Officer of Aspiritech, a pioneering tech company that creates meaningful employment training and career paths for autistic and neurodivergent professionals. A 25-year veteran of digital transformation, Tara is on the Board of Directors at HAAPE and Neurowrx, a Member of the Forbes Business Council, and was formerly EVP at Winsight, LLC. She blends technology leadership and cultural change, building scalable QA, cybersecurity and skills programs that prove inclusion drives measurable performance. A tireless neurodiversity advocate, she partners with national initiatives and community programs to make Aspiritech a global model...
2025-09-1740 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidTakes On Talent: Christoph Niebel of AMS on Winning Today in Tomorrow's TA Market In this episode, Oz Rashid interviews Christoph Niebel, President of AMS, on the future of talent acquisition, the intersection of AI and human-centered recruiting, building agile organizational models, metrics that matter, and the evolving role of HR leaders. Christoph shares practical frameworks and personal insights, providing actionable guidance for talent professionals in every industry.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:24 AMS delivers people-powered talent solutions for blue-chip organizations globally.07:06 Career transitions thrive on value-driven curiosity, not desperation.12:06 AI adoption fails without onboarding, training, and clear context.
2025-09-1053 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidRedefining the Real Job To Be Done in HR with Daniel Gandarilla of Gulf Coast BloodWe’re joined by Daniel Gandarilla, Chief Human Resources Officer of Gulf Coast Blood Center and former Chief Talent Officer of Atrium Health. A Stanford alum, Daniel also holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership, and won the 2017 Strategy Gold Award for his innovative L&D programs at Texas Health Resources. Daniel’s career journey spans education, leadership development, and HR strategy. In this episode, he shares lessons on hiring for potential, building complementary teams, the role of change management, and how AI is reshaping HR.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02...
2025-09-0337 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidWhy Intellectual Curiosity Outranks Experience: Learnings From Deutsche Bank, Colgate-Palmolive, and PepsiCo with Kevin Dooley of IQVIA LaboratoriesWe dive deep with Kevin Dooley, Chief Human Resources Officer at IQVIA Laboratories. Kevin brings 20 years of global HR leadership experience, from building a 3,000-person function at Deutsche Bank to senior roles at Colgate-Palmolive and PepsiCo. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping the workplace, the critical difference between being a passenger versus a pilot in technological adoption, and why understanding the business is essential for creating real value in any organization.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:54 Strategic talent expansion requires identifying emerging markets with strong infrastructure.09:09...
2025-08-2944 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidBuilding High-Performing Teams: Lessons From Pentair and Smiths Medical with Nicki Leritz of People Solutions HubOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Nicki Leritz, whose previous roles include CHRO at Pentair’s Water Solutions segment and HR leadership positions at Smiths Medical and the Andersen Corporation. She’s now helping growing companies rethink how they build and scale people strategies through People Solutions Hub. Nicki shares her lessons from leading HR through fast growth, high turnover, and burnout, and how those experiences shaped her approach to leadership, hiring, and retention. Key Takeaways:(06:04) High turnover often signals burnout, poor engagement, or broken infrastructure.(08:04...
2025-08-1339 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidCareer Transformation and the Wellness Journey with Estefania Diaz-Balart, Comms and Sales Leader for LATAM Media and SportsWe’re joined by Estefania Diaz-Balart, Comms and Sales Leader for LATAM Media and Sports and former VP of Marketing and Latin Business Development at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Estefania shares how she’s built a career rooted in relationships, adaptability, and a deep understanding of cultural nuance. From walking away from opportunities to embracing them, she offers honest reflections on leadership, career pivots, and the power of wellness in driving high performance.Key Takeaways:(05:52) Embracing challenges fuels professional growth and builds long-term resilience.(08:23) Versatility across functions open...
2025-08-0645 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidTakes On Talent: How LinkedIn Changed the Game and What Comes NextOn this episode, we’re joined by MSH’s Chief Revenue Officer, Matt Gorman, and VP Solutions, Global RPO, Tomas Layrisse. We break down why technology isn’t the fix for recruitment’s biggest challenges and why relationships still matter more than ever.Key Takeaways:(02:04) Why CareerBuilder and Monster failed to evolve.(07:36) LinkedIn’s rise, and how it left talent behind.(13:31) Why relationships still win when it comes to AI.(18:19) What top companies and startups get right about talent.(21:20) Founders and managers...
2025-07-3053 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidWhy Toxic Workplaces Don’t Deserve Your Loyalty with Brad Wilson, Senior HR Leader, Speaker, and AuthorWe’re joined by Brad Wilson, Senior HR Leader, Speaker, and Author of “Good Works.” Brad shares why culture must be built around kindness and purpose — not control — and how leaders can make (or break) engagement at scale.Key Takeaways:(03:47) Leading with kindness creates more productive and engaged work environments.(07:21) Most employees lack engagement due to unclear purpose and poor leadership.(09:07) Purpose-driven professionals take initiative, stay longer, and drive better results.(12:20) Toxic leadership behaviors at the top quickly spread across entire organizations.(16:12...
2025-07-2332 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidWhy Candidate Experience Is Brand Strategy at Altice and AMEX with Jaime Gabriel of Gabriel Consulting ServicesWe’re joined by Jaime Gabriel, Executive HR Leader and Talent Strategist, formerly of AMEX and Altice. She shares practical lessons from leading HR at major enterprises and offers a fresh approach to hiring, feedback, and team dynamics.Key Takeaways:(04:44) Programs succeed if designed around how employees will use them.(07:40) Teams function better when leaders model the standards they expect.(10:45) Every company communicates its reputation, whether it intends to or not.(13:20) Messages that once worked often need adjustment as organizations grow.(16:54) Hi...
2025-07-1647 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidBringing an Engineer’s Brain to HR: Lessons From Pizza Hut to True Food Kitchen with Mandy Monk of The People AdvisERsWe’re joined by Mandy Monk, Executive Director and Chief People Officer at The People AdvisERs, whose career began in engineering and technology leadership before transitioning into people strategy. Mandy shares how her systems-based approach shapes the way she identifies, develops, and scales talent. From rethinking hiring practices to integrating AI and reimagining what a career path can look like, Mandy offers fresh insight for anyone serious about building high-performing teams in modern organizations.Key Takeaways:(03:41) Training others revealed a deeper passion for building internal knowledge and capability....
2025-07-0939 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidTakes On TalentIn this episode of the inaugural episode of this mini-series, Oz Rashid sits down with Matt Gorman, Chief Revenue Officer of MSH, and Corey Bernis, Vice President, Talent Solutions at MSH, for an unfiltered conversation on what it really takes to build high-performing teams. They reflect on the early days of MSH, the evolution of company culture, and the delicate balance between trust, accountability, and psychological safety. This is a raw look into how leadership thinks about hiring, integration, healthy conflict, and the responsibility of living company values out loud.Key takeaways:
2025-07-0259 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidWhy Empathy Without Accountability Fails Teams with Shashank Shekhar of InstaMortgageOn this episode, we’re joined by Shashank Shekhar, Founder and CEO of InstaMortgage, a category-defining fintech company in the mortgage industry. Shashank shares his remarkable journey from arriving in the US with no network or software background to building a thriving, award-winning business during a financial crisis. He opens up about hiring missteps, how to build a high-performance culture without micromanagement, and the future of work with AI-driven teams.He also discusses the importance of values-based leadership, the dangers of hiring based on brand names alone, and how founders can stay resilient through failures.
2025-06-2539 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidWhy Human Connection Comes First with Monique Manso of Essence VenturesWe’re joined by Monique Manso, Chief Revenue Officer of Essence Ventures. Monique shares her journey through corporate media, her return to Essence, and how purpose and performance drive her leadership today. She explains how hiring for care, not just capability, shapes her team, and why transparency and human connection are at the heart of every role she fills.We also dive into how brands must act with intention to authentically serve today’s multicultural audiences, and why Monique believes this isn’t a DEI issue — it’s a business one.Key Takeaways:...
2025-06-1843 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidThe Talent Shift No One’s Talking About with Catherine Mitchell of InnovAgeOn this episode, we’re joined by Catherine Mitchell, Senior Vice President of InnovAge and a seasoned healthcare operator with a passion for building teams that lead with empathy, adaptability, and purpose. Catherine shares how her early personal experiences shaped her leadership style, and why hiring for story and transferable skills often leads to better outcomes.Catherine and Oz discuss how to build resilient healthcare cultures, the importance of non-linear thinking in hiring, and how AI may reshape how we evaluate talent. Catherine also opens up about common hiring mistakes — including the danger of overvaluing referrals...
2025-06-1143 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidThe Mindset Shift That Leads to Better Hires with Jose Siade of TechWispOn this episode, Oz Rashid talks with Jose Siade, Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of TechWisp, and former SVP of Product at LPL Financial. Jose unpacks what it really means to build product-market fit, shares battle-tested lessons from running product in traditional and emerging markets, and explains why hiring for motivation, not just qualifications, leads to lasting team impact.From structuring MVPs to navigating startup constraints, this conversation is packed with valuable insights for product leaders, founders, and hiring managers looking to scale with intention.Key Takeaways:(02:25) Supporting in...
2025-06-0449 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidFrom Iron Maiden to Whole-Hearted Leader with Victoria Pelletier of KyndrylOn this episode, we’re joined by Victoria Pelletier, Vice President of Enterprise Transformation at Kyndryl, who stepped into a COO role at 24 and never looked back. A former child actor, TEDx speaker, and branding expert, Victoria shares how her journey from “Iron Maiden” to “whole-human leader” reshaped how she hires, leads, and shows up authentically. From building resilient teams to embracing emotional intelligence, her insights offer a powerful blueprint for anyone hiring or leading in today’s workplace.Key Takeaways:(01:27) Early grit and leadership propelled Victoria to COO at age 24.
2025-05-2147 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidBalancing Urgency and Culture Fit with Tim Rains of ADTAs Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer of ADT, Tim Rains brings a blend of urgency, discipline, and mission-driven leadership to the table. He and Oz discuss how a strong culture of accountability drives better hires, why structured interviews uncover top candidates, and how mentorship programs and cross-functional experience shape long-term success. Tim also shares lessons from his time at Microsoft, Amazon, and T-Mobile, including how mentorship circles and leadership principles helped shape his approach to team building and cybersecurity leadership.Key Takeaways:(02:03) Prioritize enterprise cybersecurity and product security to protect data...
2025-05-1447 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidHow Psychology Helps You Hire Better: With Abigail PhillipsOn today's episode of Hire Learning, we went in a little of a different direction...We talked to organizational psychologist Abigail Phillips about all things hiring.Throughout the episode, we covered how she advises different software organizations in the HR technology space and what she thinks makes a really good interview.Abigail has so much insight to bring from her industry - I learned a ton in this episode, and I know you will too!Connect with our host...
2024-08-1449 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidHow to Manage Employees Across 6 Countries: with Chris BallOn today's episode of Hire Learning we are joined by a guest all the way in Dubai, Chris Ball, Managing Partner and Founder of Hoxton Capital Management. It was fascinating to hear Chris's story, from moving to the Middle East and what it did for his career to hearing a little bit about his entrepreneurial journey and what he does to create a unique candidate experience during interviews. Chris has so many great insights and this was such a cool episode to record! I can't wait for you to listen.
2024-07-3134 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidCPO's Guide To Promoting Inclusivity & DiversityOn today's episode of Hire Learning, I am joined by Henry Lescaille, the Chief People & Culture Officer at the United States Tennis Association. Throughout the episode, we talk about his time working at MTV, being in the media industry, working with a legacy organization like the USTA, and how you promote inclusivity and diversity within your own company's culture. Henry is an amazing leader and has so many insights to share. I know you're going to love this episode! Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https...
2024-07-241h 00
Hire Learning with Oz RashidThe Key To Finding Purpose In Your WorkOn today's episode of Hire Learning, I am joined by Jenn Harrold, the SVP of HR at New Day USA.Throughout the episode, she shares her experience of taking a sabbatical in order to reflect on her career. Jenn was also a longtime executive of Office Depot and shares tons of insights about finding purpose in your work, what advice she would give her younger self, and why she's so mission-driven in her new role helping put Veteran families in homes.I cannot wait for you to listen! ...
2024-07-1749 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidUsing Radical Candor To Develop Your Team: With Valentina GissinI'm so excited to be joined today by Valentina Gissin, the Chief People Officer at Garner Health.Valentina has a really accomplished career, working at places like Deloitte, Bridgewater, Chewy, and now, at Garner Health. Her experience means she has some incredible insight.During our conversation, we covered everything from first-principles thinking, working at Bridgewater, employee experience, and how you develop people on your team through the power of radical candor.There's so much to take away from our discussion, and I can't wait for you to listen!
2024-07-1043 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidCrafting Strategies for Strong Talent Development: With Marcelle Acosta-RubioOn today's episode of Hire Learning, we are joined by Marcelle Acosta-Rubio SVP and Director of Talent Development at City National Bank.Marcelle has had an incredible career, first starting in HR at Gibraltar Private Bank, moving to the Director of Learning and Development at MBAF, and eventually to HBO Latin America as their Director of Learning & Organizational Development.With that being said, it was such a privilege to get Marcelle's insight on a range of interesting topics.We talked about everything from flexibility at work, learning, and development, what...
2024-07-0334 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidPR Expert on the Power of StorytellingWelcome to another episode of Hire Learning, I am joined today by Gabriel Andriollo. Gabriel is a PR executive with nearly 20 years of leading brands across the globe and most recently worked as former Senior Vice President Comms & PR of Televisa Univision. We had such an elevated conversation where we covered everything from music and how it plays a role in work, Hispanic monoculture, Game of Thrones, and, of course, all things hiring. Gabriel is an incredible conversationalist and I really enjoyed recording this episode. Can't wait for you all...
2024-06-2656 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidHow To Navigate A Startup | Hire Learning Pod | Oz Rashid with Tushar PanditOn today's episode of Hire Learning, we're joined by Tushar Pandit, the Chief People Officer at Spins.Tushar has 25+ years of broad and deep experience in the tech-enablement space. From start-ups through multi-nationals, VC/PE-backed privately-held to publicly-traded.In our conversation, we talked about everything from immigrating to a country and how that's helped him as a professional, what it's like to dive into a new industry, why he prefers working in startups over enterprise environments, and what it's like to be a coach for founders.Tushar has so much...
2024-06-1252 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidYou Need a DEI Strategy | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Lorna HernandezOn today's episode of Hire Learning, we're joined by Lorna Hernandez, the VP of HR with Ricoh Latin America.Lorna has an incredible people-centric approach to HR and has massively grown her career in this space.Throughout the episode, she shares her insight on diversity, equity, and inclusion, how she was able to implement a DEI strategy across multiple countries in Latin America, and her thoughts on women in the workplace.Lorna is a mentor to the upcoming generation of leaders and is extremely passionate about improving every aspect OF...
2024-05-2948 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidCPO's Secret To Finding Great People | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Traci WilkWhat's the difference between working the corporate life in the Big Apple to the beach life in Boca Raton? Traci Wilk is the person to ask!After years in New York City working in HR at Starbucks, Coach, and rag & bone, Traci moved about 6 years ago to Florida, where she now works as the Chief People Officer at the Learning Experience.Traci has so many great insights, including what she's looking for in potential franchisers, how she helps them find great people, what it's like to build a culture in a child center...
2024-05-2243 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidHow To Find The Right Candidate | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Francisco SorrentinoIt really is possible to live through many different career lifetimes.My guest on this week's episode of Hire Learning, Francisco Sorrentino, is proof of that.From working his way up at IBM, VP of HR at AIG, Vice President of HR at Merck in Germany, Head of HR Latin America at Microsoft, and advised as a board member in London, Sao Paulo, and Buenos Aires - you can only imagine the wealth of stories Francisco has to share.Now, Francisco is working as the Chief People Officer for DigitalBridge...
2024-05-1557 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidHR Expert Explains How To Get Your Dream Job | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Tim ToterhiI'm not sure you could find a better mentor in the HR space than Tim Toterhi. Tim is a long-time HR executive in the life sciences space, has 20 years of management experience in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is the author of several books, including "The HR Guide to Getting and Crushing Your Dream Job" and "The Introvert's Guide to Job Hunting." It was evident as I listened to him share his story on this week's episode of Hire Learning that Tim is incredibly passionate about what he does and even more...
2024-05-0845 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidStepping Up The Career Ladder | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid With Victoria RussellI love hearing stories of ambitious folks moving up in a company - and Victoria Russell is the perfect example. Starting as a marketing analyst at Papa John's, Victoria worked there for over 15 years eventually landing up at the top as their Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. And she continues to make strides now working as Beam Suntory's first Chief D&I Officer. Victoria has so much to share, everything from walking into a big PR controversy to stepping into a new organization and learning what they are really...
2024-05-0145 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidGrowing From 20 to 2000 Staff | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Diane DagherLook no further for the ULTIMATE conversation on talent.No, this is not a breakdown of American Idol - I'm talking about recruitment!In this episode, I am joined by Diane Dagher, the Associate Vice President of Talent Acquisition at ModMed.It's rare you find somebody who deeply shares your passion, but Diane really gets it.When Diane first started at ModMed 13 years ago, she was working alongside 20 people.Now, the company has grown to 2,000.She shares with me how she...
2024-04-2447 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidAuthenticity Is The Key To Business | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Karen AnciraEvery week, my mind is blown by the amazing guests we have on the podcast 🤯 And this week on Hire Learning was no different with Karen Ancira, the Chief People Officer at KFC US.I loved having the opportunity to hear about her incredible journey from working at Pepsi for 8 years to shifting over to KFC and working her way up the C-Suite ladder all the way to the US market. We talked about everything from building culture, how she's traveled the world with her family, and even how she's learned to be her authentic self.
2024-04-1741 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidThe Evolution of Marketing | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Jay SchwedelsonIt's crazy to think that direct mail advertising feels so archaic today.Since those beginning days, marketing has become elaborate billboards, sponsored posts across social media, TikTok brand accounts attempting humor, and even AI-driven campaigns. We've come a long way... And Jay Schwedelson has been around to watch this insane marketing evolution.Jay is the founder of GURU Media Hub, President and CEO of Outcome Media, AND the founder of Subjectline.com. Yeah, this guy's the real deal. It was so awesome to have Jay on Hire Learning and pick his brain on...
2024-04-1045 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidEveryone is Talking About AI | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Jig PatelWondering how AI will impact your business? Leave it to Jig Patel, the Global Chief Technology Officer of Morningstar Technologies, to break it down for you. Jig is a fantastic speaker and has incredible experience in the financial services world and technology. It was great to have the opportunity to pick his brain on this week's episode of Hire Learning! We discussed the future of business with AI in the picture and, more generally, what he's looking for from people he hires into his team.
2024-04-031h 00
Hire Learning with Oz RashidOperations Breeds Culture, Talent and Community | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Curtis WeeksI love when I have the chance to reconnect with a blast from the past in my life...especially to catch up live on my podcast! In this week's episode of Hire Learning, I sat down with Curtis Weeks, who I worked with back in the day at Restaurant Brands International. Now, Curtis is killing it as the CEO of New Reach Education. On the episode, we have the privilege of hearing how Curtis is building an incredible community through great talent, how he's working to elevate the company's status...
2024-03-2749 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidThe Benefit of Looking After Your Employees | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid With Kelly TuckerIf you haven't heard of the HR Star, where have you been? On this week's episode of Hire Learning, we catch up with Kelly Tucker, the founder and MD of HR consultancy HR Star... Also known for her LinkedIn virality - which I HAD to probe her on in this episode 😂Beyond her great engagement on LinkedIn, Kelly, also has an amazing journey to share about how she got into HR and founded her company!Like many of us, Kelly had a squiggly career path before ultimately landing in the wor...
2024-03-2050 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidThe Art Of Building Culture | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Roxanna FloresWant some free advice to advance your career?Never Eat Alone.If you're sitting alone having lunch, you're missing out on countless networking opportunities. I've always believed in this, but it was super refreshing to hear it from Roxanna Flores on the latest episode of Hire Learning; she should know a thing or two about networking, given her previous tenure as Chief People + Culture Officer at The Messenger.We had a great conversation about a whole range of things... biases in the media, how to craft a...
2024-03-1347 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidAlways Hire The Most Suitable Candidate | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Florencia StanfieldEarly in your career? You'd better start building relationships.That's the advice from Florencia Stanfield, Chief DE&I Officer over at Vitesco Technologies. She'd know a thing or two about how to integrate when you're early on in your career.I had a great discussion with Florencia about the developments we've seen in organizations surrounding diversity; her own hiring philosophies; and naturally, I had to remind her how much better the weather is in Florida than Michigan.We finished up by touching on some great advice for herself in the...
2024-02-1439 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidCSI to Business Development, Your Journey Doesn't Have To Be Linear | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with David AckertHow do you go from being a TV actor on some of America's best-known shows to building a successful business development firm?My guest on Hire Learning today, the CEO of Pipeline Plus, David Ackert, did just that.He revealed his journey and reasoning behind leaving acting, touched on his upcoming book, The Shortlist, and, naturally, his hiring philosophies.Honestly, this was a great conversation. David's story is one that I've wanted to showcase for a while now, and I'm so glad you can finally hear it....
2024-02-0741 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidBankrupt in your 20s? Life is just beginning | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Blake JanoverHey ChatGPT,...You're probably hearing these words a lot at the moment, and my guest on today's episode is working with generative AI and developing it every day.Blake Janover has been in Commercial Real Estate for his entire career, from filing for bankruptcy in his 20s all the way to recently getting his current company listed on the NASDAQ.You could say he knows a thing or two about it.But more recently, Janover Inc has been developing its own generative AI tool, and it is...
2024-01-2456 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidWhere You Start Isn't Important, It's Your Journey That Counts | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Rich Butler"What's it like to rise from humble beginnings as a pizza delivery boy to become the VP of Talent Management at a major food brand like Papa John's? On this episode of Hire Learning, Rich Butler takes us on a captivating journey through his unconventional career path and shares invaluable insights into the world of talent management.Some of my personal highlights from this episode include:- Rich's transition into a professional coach, focusing on middle management executives and the gaps he aims to bridge.- The driving force behind his...
2024-01-1753 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidHiring Is A Mindset, Not A Process | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Jimmy SpeyerYou can be an exec in someone else's company and find hiring really easy. But you can also be a Founder of your own company and find hiring one of the hardest things you've ever done. Jimmy Speyer, Co-Founder of GlassHouse.Biz did just that, and to be honest, I hope you appreciate his candour as much as I did!We had a wonderful conversation about: - Jimmy's hiring philosophy. - How to set expectations upfront. - Moving into the start-up scene in Nashville. ...
2024-01-1057 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidThe Best Lesson Is Transparency, Learn It | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Jeremy McLellanIt's no surprise that the best companies have a great structure for developing their workforce, and Alvarez & Marsal are no different.Today I caught up with Jeremy McLellan, their head of L&D for a conversation that was full of learnings.I KNOW you can all take away a lot from this episode, so make sure you have a notepad.Hope you enjoy this episode of Hire Learning, and let me know your thoughts!Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2024-01-0344 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidNot Everything You See Is Real. Trust Your Instincts | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Leo CunninghamIn a world of AI-generated content, you have to trust your instincts to know if something is fake.Not everything you see now is real, and Leo Cunningham would know, being the CISO for Owkin, a biotech company rooted in AI development.He’s spent his career working in cybersecurity for some of the most cutting edge technology companies, and came on the Hire Learning Podcast to impart some of that knowledge and wisdom to all of us.Truthfully, this was probably the most important conversation I’ve had this year...
2023-12-2042 minHire Learning with Oz RashidThis Question Will Guarantee The Best Hire | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Arman EshraghiThe most important question you can ask a candidate at interview is simple.What questions do you have for me?This tells you:- How curious they are.- How much they care about the role. - How they vet employers. AKA do they have integrity about their place of work.- Have they bothered to research the company over just checking the website. The best candidates will interview you to be their next employer, just...
2023-12-1344 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidStop Talking In Interviews | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Karen VieraIf you’re doing more than 25% of the talking in an interview, stop talking.That’s what Karen Viera says anyway. And she’d know a thing or two about hiring, as the Global Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President of Church’s Chicken, somewhere I love to grab a bite to eat.Karen came on the Hire Learning Podcast to give us some nuggets of wisdom (pun not intended) that she’s picked up over the course of her more than 20-year long career in HR.She wholeheartedly believes i...
2023-12-0645 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidMistakes In Hiring Are Inevitable | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Annabel TsangEveryone makes mistakes in business. It’s a statistical inevitability. The difference between a run-of-the-mill HR employee and a future C-Suite Leader is understanding that.If you go into every interview terrified of making the wrong hire, you’re never going to build an all-star team, taking those risks is what leads to that.My guest this week on Hire Learning is Annabel Tsang, VP of Sales Effectiveness at Keurig Dr Pepper, and all-round corporate guru.We delved into everything from what life was like for her growing up age 12 work...
2023-11-2946 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidPeople Don't Just Make Your Company, They ARE Your Company | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Jordan BarryPeople don't just make your company, they are your company.At least, that’s according to Jordan Barry, a former Chief People and Culture Officer, and my guest this week on Hire Learning.Jordan has had one of the most incredible careers, working at the very top level of some of the largest companies in the world.He truly believes in the impact people can have on an organization, which, in a world of negativity, is extremely refreshing.Truthfully, this was one of the best conversations I’ve h...
2023-11-221h 03
Hire Learning with Oz RashidUnderstanding Data Is The Key To Success | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Peter FishmanIt's very easy to draw the wrong conclusions from data for any number of reasons.Maybe the dataset is wrong to start with. Maybe you’ve interpreted it wrong. But when you get it right, data is THE single biggest value tool you have as a company.This week’s episode of Hire Learning features Peter Fishman, co-founder of Mozart Data.After working at a whole host of companies from international powerhouses like Shell, all the way down to independents with less than ten employees, Fish saw the opportunity to buil...
2023-11-1558 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidSkills are everything | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Darren Lang"Skills" has become the latest buzzword that the working world has villanized in the last few years.And while the argument for hiring for attitude over skills is still incredibly strong, it doesn't mean we should be ignoring the power of a skillset (and the development of that skillset) that an employee can bring to your organization.In this week's episode of Hire Learning, I speak to Darren Lang. Founder and CEO of Kepler + Co.Kepler + Co take the emotion out of hiring for skill, and developing skills while someone...
2023-11-0854 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidTeam Players Always Win | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Sam DavidsonThe power of one is never as great as the power of 10. Community can mean everything to each of us individually. Whether it be at work, home, or in your social life, it's what brings us together and always leads to greater success. On today's episode of Hire Learning, we talked to @Sam Davidson, the Chief Executive Officer at the @Nashville Entrepreneurial Centre. Today, our discussion centred around everything from:- Nashville being one of the most entrepreneurial cities in America- To how the...
2023-11-0150 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidAthletes can make the BEST employers | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid with Geoff GriffithsSometimes, athletes can make the BEST employers. They know how to recruit, they know how to coach, and above all - they know how to inspire a group of people to follow them on a journey.The ex-athlete mindset is an interesting one. Join me, Oz Rashid, and my latest Hire Learning guest, Geoff Griffiths, CEO of Builtvisible, as we dig into best practices when hiring and cultivating a high-performing team. Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid....
2023-10-2545 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidWhy Talent Acquisition Isn't As Easy As You Think It Is | Hire Learning Podcast | Oz Rashid With Gimbala SankareThe NBA sits within the social narrative and the social zeitgeist of this country. And you know I'm a huge fan. But I'm an even bigger fan of my latest Hire Learning guest, @Gimbala Sanakre.Gimbala is Head of HR at @Preti Flaherty and formerly the VP, Head of Talent Acquisition at @WEX and the @NBA.He loves talent acquisition almost as much as I do, and he looks at it from an intellectual perspective. I like to think that I do the same. 😆So I'm really excited to dive in...
2023-10-1851 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidJackie Logan — Unconventional careers, climate change, and resume relevanceInvestment banking isn't for the faint-hearted.It's unpredictable. It's gruelling. It's each man or woman for themselves out there.Could YOU fit the profile needed to nail such an explosive industry? And what does it actually take to succeed?Join me as I speak to CoFounder and CIO at @Raise Green, @Jackie Logan as she spills all the industry secrets, including:- Her unconventional career path.- If there's any hope for the climate.- Our mutual hatred of resumes.
2023-09-1353 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidNitin Bhat — Leading with Empathy and Learnings from AWS, Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, and SmartsheetThis week, I'm joined by the product KING himself: Nitin Bhat.Having built and led products for AWS, Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, and Smartsheet (not to mention he's the current CPO of Workiva,) we delve into the secrets of:Integrating your product into your customer's lifestyle.Leading with real empathy.Having to unlearn fundamentals as your business grows.What problems AI *actually* solves.What huge companies look for when hiring (spoilers: it's not just your skills.)This isn't one to miss.
2023-09-0645 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidJamie McDonald — From Employer Red Flags to a Frank Conversation About DiversityThis week I am joined by Jamie McDonald, the CEO of Upsurge Baltimore, to have a really frank and important conversation on diversity in not just tech but across all industries. We discuss: Evolution in the industry.New technology innovations (AI).How to build a diverse team.Our biggest failures as founders.Red flags to look out for in an employer. Jamie has an incredible way of framing diversity in the workplace and in entrepreneurship that I don't see many others doing.
2023-08-301h 05
Hire Learning with Oz RashidJoe Aurilia, Jr. — From First US Employee to Global Powerhouse. How an Operational Mindset Can Lead to Great HiringOn today’s episode, our host, Oz Rashid, welcomes Joe Aurilia, Jr., Senior Vice President of Operations at Cyware, a cybersecurity company focusing on Cyber Fusion and collective defense. Having joined the company as the first US hire, Joseph talks about the challenges and opportunities of working in a geographically dispersed workforce with offices across multiple countries. Joe’s overall hiring philosophy revolves around considering whether he could have enjoyable and productive conversations with potential candidates on a regular basis. This approach holds true regardless of the candidate's location, as col...
2023-08-0931 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidFrom Retail to CHRO — How Leslie Graham’s Love of Helping People Led to the C-LevelOn the newest episode of Hire Learning, our host, Oz Rashid, is joined by Leslie Graham, Chief Human Resources Officer at Groups Recover Together, the premier provider of value-based care for individuals grappling with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) across the nation.Leslie started her career in retail, but while she was supposed to be focusing on sales and operations, she loved hanging out with the team members. Realizing this, she decided HR was the path for her. Leslie believes the hiring process starts with connecting with the whole person. Her interview strategy revolves a...
2023-08-0232 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidKris Forney – Ocean Spray CFO: From the Farm to the C-Suite, Identifying Talent that Fits Your Company ValuesOn today’s episode, our host, Oz Rashid, welcomes Kristin Forney, Chief Financial Officer at Ocean Spray Cranberries, an agricultural cooperative of cranberry growers headquartered in Massachusetts. She discusses her background in consumer packaged goods, her CFO role, lessons learned in finance, preparing for interviews, hiring and career advice for those just starting out.Kristin talks about the impact growing up on a farm had on her career and how it taught her to work hard and the importance of values.Kristin has been involved in many hires, and as such, explains what sh...
2023-07-2635 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidDavid Lu — Purpose, Passion and Profit Against Global Air PollutionOn this episode, your host Oz Rashid is joined by David Lu, Co-Founder & CEO of Clarity Movement Co. — a team of passionate engineers and scientists focused on making a positive impact in the world by tackling the global air pollution crisis using air-sensing technology, IoT devices, and data analytics — to discuss progress and acceleration via hiring in this space.Something you'll find a lot with people who hire is job insecurity. They don't always want to hire people they think may advance over them, but David explains why hiring people better than you puts the company on a...
2023-07-1939 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidJequeatta Upton Smith — Hiring For Diversity of Thought, Background and Experience in HealthcareOn this episode, your host, Oz Rashid, is joined by Jequeatta Upton Smith, Vice President of Operations at Advocate Health Care, a non-profit healthcare system. They discuss inclusivity, diversity, interview questions to determine resiliency, affinity bias and hiring technology.Jequeatta describes what makes inclusion critical in healthcare and shares favorite interview tricks for determining resiliency in candidates.She explains why she hires for diversity of thought, background and experience over skill, which can be taught. She goes on to share how affinity basis in an interview process can lead to hiring misses when...
2023-07-1242 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidDaniel Murray — The Marketing Millennials Podcast Host Talks Entrepreneurship, Being a D1 Athlete and Marketing StrategyOn this episode, our host, Oz Rashid, is joined by Daniel Murray, Founder of The Marketing Millennials — a digital marketing agency — to discuss marketing and recruitment.The discussion centers on the advantages and disadvantages of analytics, branding, core principles of building personal brands, and that the marketing function should be enmeshed with recruitment.Daniel, a former D1 athlete, explains the value of a sports background in entrepreneurship, and how it teaches you to push yourself further than you may normally go. He shares the qualities he looks for when hiring candi...
2023-07-0651 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidErica Anderson Rooney — Passion for Empowering Women Leaders and Authenticity in the WorkplaceOn this episode, your host Oz Rashid is joined by Erica Anderson Rooney, Chief People Officer at Blue Acorn iCi and Keynote Speaker & Executive Coach & Consultant, to discuss empowering women to move into positions of power and keep them there, lessons learned in hiring and authenticity in the workplace.Erica has a lot going on: her children’s sports schedule, work at Blue Acorn iCi, C-suite executive coaching for women and hosting a podcast. Oz wanted to know how she gets such a lot done. Erica explains how she lets go of unrealistic expectations and does no...
2023-06-2843 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidFrançois Hoehlinger — Hiring in a European Startup Environment and Reinventing the Rideshare IndustryOn this episode, your host Oz Rashid is joined by François Hoehlinger, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Troopy, to discuss fast company growth and hiring in a high-growth mobility environment.Troopy has developed a new way to move around the city to free people from urban mobility constraints and allows them to get to where they want to be in the city without hassles. The discussion centers around the differences between corporate culture in different parts of the world, for example, how Germany is different from France, and the principles for fast co...
2023-06-2130 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidPatricia van de Sande — How To Trust Your Instincts and Succeed in Clean Tech EnvironmentsOn this episode, your host Oz Rashid is joined by Patricia van de Sande, Corporate Director at Arts Commons, and Business Advisor, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Nexii Building Solutions, to discuss hiring people in high-growth environments like clean tech.Patricia provides insightful answers about sourcing people in this space and describes why clean tech companies really need to live their values or risk losing their people.Oz and Patricia chat about due diligence in acquisitions because the people aspect tends to be the toughest, and how bringing two...
2023-06-1446 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidPaul Martino - Building a Culture of Esprit de Corps in Healthcare and HiringOn this episode, your host, Oz Rashid, is joined by Paul Martino, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at VillageMD — a company that aims to change people’s health outcomes — to talk about picking the person to build a culture of esprit de corps loyalty.Paul shares the pillars that make up a company with a mission to change the way healthcare is done and tells stories of the employees they hired for character more than anything, and why they remain loyal years later.He explains how VillageMD has built a culture of loyalty to kee...
2023-06-0753 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidAnastasia Volkova — How This Climate Tech Maverick Is Breaking Barriers and Disrupting IndustriesOn this episode, your host, Oz Rashid, is joined by Anastasia Volkova, CEO and Co-Founder at Regrow Ag, to discuss hiring in a truly innovative company specializing in science and technology that transforms farming, food systems and the future of the planet.Being an industry disruptor, we wanted to find out how they foster a culture of innovation and get inexperienced employees to open up about their ideas.Anastasia shared how Regrow Ag defines an ideal diverse workforce, and how they bring people with a lot of different backgrounds together with strong, inclusive...
2023-06-0135 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidOvi Vitas — AmeriLife’s CMO on Hiring and Award-Winning Advertising for Global BrandsOn this episode, your host Oz Rashid is joined by Ovi Vitas, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at AmeriLife — a Fortune 500 financial organization — to discuss digital marketing and how video games are leading the way in the marketing space, as well as how Ovi makes hiring decisions.The type of people Ovi looks for when hiring are those who contribute to diversity, as well as people who are disruptors. All in all, desired character traits would depend on the role that needs to be filled. Overall, the most important quality is that candidates be good...
2023-05-2451 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidWael Barsoum — Transforming Healthcare While Tripling Your Companies' Growth Through PeopleJoining your host, Oz Rashid, is Wael Barsoum, President and Chief Transformation Officer of Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo). Previously, Wael was President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Florida and, under his leadership, growth at the clinic tripled, so we were especially excited to hear his thoughts about hiring.Oz and Wael discuss discretionary effort, and that when you build a strong corporate culture, discretionary effort becomes the standard.Leadership training is important because, as a leader, you have to model the behaviors that you want to see in the rest of the...
2023-05-1748 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidDonna Corley — Staying Outside the Comfort Zone To Coach Career AdvancementOn today’s show with your host Oz Rashid, is Donna Corley, Founder and CEO of Guiding Star Advisory, LLC.Donna was with the same company for close to 27 years, where she experienced 15 different roles before setting up her current business. Now she coaches people who want to get to the C-suite level, guiding them as to how they can stay true to themselves on that journey.We chat about her almost-27-year career with one company and how it was a two-way street of career progression. Donna explains in detail what it’s li...
2023-05-1034 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidJulie Kring — Leading With Love in the Tech Climate SpaceJoining your host, Oz Rashid, is Julie Kring, Founder and CEO at Khepra — a company that developed breakthrough technology for renewable electricity to break down consumer and agricultural waste into fuel.At MSH International, we believe that all companies are people companies. This aligns with Julie’s philosophy of leading with love, so we wanted to know what other aspects she looks for when hiring. Oz and Julie chat about honesty, integrity, self-awareness, understanding your own abilities, and what makes these qualities important for choosing hires and interns.Julie shares her m...
2023-05-0328 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidLisa Lou — Self Reflection on Your Professional Journey, 3-Part Hiring Philosophy and 'Breaking Bad' RevelationsWith me, your host Oz Rashid (although I’m not so sure I was the host for this one…!), is Lisa Lou, Vice President at a global security organization.Lisa is a phenomenal communicator, exceptional at extracting information and really listening. So much so, that I got lost in the conversation and forgot we were doing a podcast about hiring.The discussion is frank, insightful and deep, and I’m pretty sure you won’t want to miss a word of it.It covers stuff like building for legacy vs. ambition...
2023-04-2154 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidJaime Bailey – Breaking Down Walls in Finance, Inspiring the Next Generation, and What It's Like Being a CFO in the Academic WorldWith me, your host Oz Rashid, is Jamie Bailey — Chief Financial Officer at Baylor College of Medicine — to chat about sports (of course), the top character traits Jamie looks for in candidates, diversity in the workplace, his personal game plan in prepping for interviews, favorite interview questions used to ascertain true candidate behavior, what he considers important in the candidate experience and his definition of a successful day.Jamie also spends some time offering career advice, especially for young African Americans wanting to get into the finance space.Oh yes, he also explains why he enj...
2023-04-1230 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidRachna Bhasin — Advising Disruptive Tech Businesses and Building a More Inclusive Global WorkforceToday, Oz is joined by our guest Rachna Bhasin, Founder of EQ Partners — a strategic advisory, consulting and investment company that primarily serves early-stage technology and media companies.Oz and Rachna chat about the day-to-day handling of private companies and startups of different maturities across multiple industries; working with founders and criteria for assistance; inclusive practices and diversity longevity; qualities of desired candidates; what makes a good candidate interview; behavioral attributes of high-growth employees; measuring candidates’ philosophies; definition of success; confirmation bias in hires; and attracting best-in-class tech talent.You’re going to want t...
2023-04-0538 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidJohn Ferguson — Nascar’s CHRO Driving Innovation and Transformation Through Authentic People LeadershipOn this episode is John Ferguson, Chief Human Resources Officer at NASCAR, to talk about his core responsibilities, motivation, leaving a footprint with people, coaching opportunities within candidate consideration, and what to expect from NASCAR as an employment candidate.John offers amazing advice for candidates to stand out, such as mentioning the connective tissue to an interviewer and listing what you want interviewers to learn about you and then finding a way to weave those details into the conversation. He also emphasizes the importance of the brand within the candidate experience, such as p...
2023-03-3036 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidAmos Schwartzfarb — Accelerating Tech Startups, the Reality of Building a Business, and Unspoken Candidate CharacteristicsWith me (your host Oz Rashid) on this episode is Amos Schwartzfarb, Managing Director at Techstars — a mentorship-driven capital accelerator — to discuss entrepreneurship, investing and, of course, hiring.Amos chats about the criteria for assistance from Techstars and offers interesting tidbits from the book he co-wrote, “Levers.” He also talks about the importance of intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset in candidates, and why entrepreneurs should surround themselves with people who have the ability to provide different perspectives.We discuss the reality of starting a business, what it takes and how to persevere during h...
2023-03-2242 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidMandy Shaw — Transforming the C-Suite, Managing With Intention, and How Parenting Impacts Leadership StyleOn this episode, I am joined by Mandy Shaw — President and Chief Executive Officer at Blaze Pizza, LLC — for a conversation about managing with intention and by example, how parenting makes you a better leader, company culture by design and how small actions speak volumes.Parenting has had a huge impact on Mandy’s leadership abilities and she describes how. She explains the company’s “free to be you” culture and what it means on a daily basis. She also talks about how to get people to enjoy what they're doing every day; it’s all abou...
2023-03-1559 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidWade Mitzel – A Heart for Healthcare, Stewarding With Compassion and Living the Mission Through HiringWith me (your host, Oz Rashid) on this episode, I’m joined by Wade Mitzel – Chief Operating Officer at UofL Health – who shares the reason (I personally believe) why UofL has probably not experienced a shortage of APCs (advanced practice clinicians), even though it’s a worldwide issue.UofL Health is a fully integrated regional health system with more than 12,000 employees, made up of highly skilled healthcare professionals. The focus is on the organization’s primary mission: to deliver patient-centered care to each and every patient, every day.The discussion centers on living out that m...
2023-03-0827 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidAmelia Sordell — How To Build a Fast-Growing Startup and a Killer Company CultureWith me, your host Oz Rashid, on this episode, I am joined by Amelia Sordell, Founder of Klowt — a personal branding agency — to discuss Klowt’s hiring process, culture and the innovative onboarding strategy they use to enable continual improvements.Klowt’s hiring philosophy is that both sides need to benefit, so they utilize a unique methodology that ensures the candidate feels heard and at the same time, enables Klowt to identify the qualities of candidates.Amelia explains what happens during a new employee’s first week and how the business uses it as a mecha...
2023-03-0258 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidTeladoc CIO on How to Hire Effectively for a Company Transforming HealthcareWith me [your host Oz Rashid] on this episode, I am joined by Jeff Nadler, Chief Information Officer at Teladoc Health — a telemedicine and virtual healthcare company — to speak about scaling, supply and demand, and innovating on the fly during Covid.Jeff shares with me his “art versus science” in hiring and says that when he started at Teladoc Health, there were a total of 30 employees. Fast forward to today: they’re a global company with more than 5,000 employees worldwide.The discussion, fast-paced and fun, centers on how weird stuff (experiences) can change your life...
2023-02-2249 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidDeanna Meador — CEO, Inventor and Entrepreneur ExtraordinaireWith me [your host Oz Rashid] on this episode I am joined by Deanna Meador, CEO at Couture Technologies — virtual try-on technology — and Director of Entrepreneurship at Vanderbilt University — a private research university in Nashville — to speak about her dual roles and involvement with hundreds of hires.Some of what she shares is her hiring strategy, including sourcing high-demand skills.Deanna describes the details around the questions she asks when interviewing and explains why she focuses on good fit over anything else. Her strategies work — her technology company has a 95% retention rate due to creatin...
2023-02-1549 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidAnders Jones — Why Every Decision Is a Financial One, Evaluating the Growth-Seeker Archetype and Avoiding Opportunistic Mis-HiresWith me [your host, Oz Rashid] on this episode I am joined by Anders Jones – CEO and Co-Founder at Facet – who shares the unique financial model that Facet is built upon, as well as how the company handles being completely virtual, and their unique hiring ideologies.Facet is a FinTech company that provides financial planning for those who wouldn’t typically work with a traditional financial advisor.The business operates in a completely virtual environment and as such, Anders shares with me how they handle stuff like collaboration, culture building, development and everything else t...
2023-02-0841 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidSteve Nudelberg — Strategies to Stay “On The Ball” with Sales HiringWith me [your host Oz Rashid] on this episode, I am joined by Steve Nudelberg, Principal Thinker at On the Ball Ventures — a coaching company that helps entrepreneurs and businesses to grow — to share strategies to stay “On The Ball” with sales hiring.The conversation covers a lot of ground, including life tips, public speaking advice, sports, leadership, interviewing, forward-thinking and planning, career advice, parenting and priorities. And ice cream.45 Minutes of wisdom, passion and energy.Screw it, it’s impossible to describe the value of this episode, so you’re just gonn...
2023-02-0246 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidJenn Crenshaw — Pioneering People Strategy for High-Growth Healthcare StartupsWith me [your host Oz Rashid] on this episode, I am joined by Jenn Crenshaw, Chief People Officer at Prospero Health, to share her early career experiences, hiring philosophies, work ethic and favorite interview questions.Prospero Health — a company that grew to 1,000 employees within a period of just 30 months — is focused on palliative care and treating elderly patients in a way that goes beyond standard treatment; it’s a lot about the patient experience.Jenn says that the company focuses on the patient experience, because the healthcare industry needs to rethink how healthcare is del...
2023-01-2650 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidDavid MacLaren - Entrepreneurial Problem-Solving, Interviewing for Culture Fit & Why He Checks Every ReferenceDavid MacLaren is Founder & CEO at MediaValet Inc. On this episode, he joins Oz to talk about aligning the right candidates with the right roles. MediaValet Inc. is a leader in the rapidly emerging cloud-based digital asset management (DAM) industry.David’s hiring philosophy focuses on the heart. He wants to understand each candidate’s authentic self, and he shares strategies for interviewing for culture fit, both in-person and remotely. He also talks about why reference checks are critical for tempering emotional hiring decisions.David and Oz also discuss how positive candidate experiences set...
2023-01-1239 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidTyneeha Rivers — Cultivating Culture at Scale and Interviewing With Empathy, Inclusion and AllyshipAs Chief People Officer for Curaleaf, one of the world’s largest cannabis companies, Tyneeha Rivers is responsible for cultivating a positive company culture at scale. She and Oz discuss who is responsible for culture within an organization and how it impacts the hiring process.Tyneeha shares how her experiences of working in an exclusionary workplace have shaped her approach to culture. It starts with leaders that inspire and motivate; it expands within an organization that supports the growth and development of every individual. Each person has a voice.She and Oz also ta...
2022-12-1543 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidEric Rosenfeldt — Uncovering EQ, Embracing Surprises and Going Beyond the Job DescriptionWhat kind of talent does it take to solve the world’s water crisis? Eric Rosenfeldt, CEO at Magna Imperio Systems Corp., talks with Oz about seeking alignment between a candidate’s core values and those of the organization to help achieve strategic outcomes.Eric shares strategies for balancing structured and open-ended interview questions to uncover characteristics like humility, confidence, high emotional intelligence and a teachable spirit. He also talks about the two biggest contributing factors to making the wrong hire — rushing through the process and not collaborating with others.Oz and Eric discus...
2022-11-3030 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidMatt Poepsel — Talent Optimization, Defining Success and Taking the Road Less TraveledThis episode features Matt Poepsel, Vice President and the “Godfather of Talent Optimization” at The Predictive Index (PI). PI offers a variety of tools and assessments that help organizations solve business problems through the lens of understanding individuals.Transparency is key to Matt’s hiring philosophy. He discusses business challenges openly with candidates: how can you hire a good problem-solver if you spend the entire interview process hiding all the problems? When candidates are open and honest in return, both parties can evaluate each other for real fit.Matt and Oz also talk about...
2022-11-1736 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidWes Sellers — Transforming Healthcare Funding, Embracing Fear and Failure, and the Future of Behavioral Health OutreachIn this episode, Oz welcomes CEO and Co-Founder at CaringWays, Wes Sellers. CaringWays is a medical fundraising platform designed to help patients and their families collect funds for health expenses. It also provides donors and supporters with security and peace of mind by ensuring that funds are directed to the right places.Wes shares the inspiration behind CaringWays – the founders’ personal experiences with cancer and the burden of high medical bills. He also discusses his priorities and challenges as CEO of an organization that serves clients in life-or-death situations.Wes’s hiring philosophy is sim...
2022-11-0339 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidAnna Talerico — Interviewing for Authenticity, Knowing Your Dealbreakers & the Buzz on Quiet QuittingAnna Talerico, CEO at Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), joins Oz to talk about hiring for an L&D organization. CFI is a global provider of professional development courses and certifications for finance professionals. Anna shares what helps build a culture of learning — hiring for curiosity and a commitment to helping others to learn and grow.Anna focuses on finding a candidate’s innate curiosity by creating interview environments that empower them to bring their best selves forward. How they demonstrate curiosity in the interview can reveal what they value, how they solve problems, and even business acum...
2022-10-1936 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidEric Kau – Hiring for High-Growth Businesses, Culture Fit vs. Capabilities, and a COO’s Job ExplainedIn this episode, Oz welcomes the COO of Seed Health, Eric Kau. Seed Health is a microbiome company focused on developing or pioneering “living medicine.” Most people are familiar with probiotics, but Seed Health is taking the science even further by pioneering new ways for microbes to help alleviate a variety of medical conditions. Eric shares his hiring philosophy: businesses should take a “measure twice, cut once” approach, especially in small, high-growth startups. He identifies culture fit, not capability, as a common denominator across all of his wrong hires–it’s not that the candidate is not good a...
2022-10-0533 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidHire Slow, Fire Fast: Cultivating an Impactful Company CultureHow do you build a framework for strategic hiring in a startup of just two people? In this interview with Oz, Brian Carlson, CEO and Co-Founder at eThink Education, illustrates how the hiring process evolves as the business grows. Brian shares his company’s hiring philosophy and the book that inspired it. The organization takes a team-based approach to hiring. He talks about the value of panel interviews, building rapport through conversation, and the questions that help to get a real glimpse into a candidate’s hunger for excellence. Brian and Oz als...
2022-09-2249 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidSound the Alarm! How Your Hiring Processes Rob You of Top TalentYour organization’s hiring process is its canary in the coal mine. It is a candidate’s first impression of your company’s culture, values, and commitment to a positive employee experience. It also impacts how that candidate will engage with you in the future–as an employee or as a consumer. Hiring decisions are some of the most important decisions any business leader will make. Sam Jaddi believes that hiring the right talent has been the secret to his own success, too. As SVP and CIO for home security solutions provider ADT, he is charged w...
2022-09-0736 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidINTRODUCING: Hire Learning with Oz RashidThere are countless resources out there to teach you how to manage the talent you have, but few to help you get better at hiring the right talent in the first place. Welcome to the Hire Learning podcast, hosted by Oz Rashid, Founder and CEO of MSH. Oz Rashid is a passionate leader in the talent solutions world. He has helped organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to scrappy start-ups to better identify, engage, and develop their talent while driving certainty and a best-in-class experience in the hiring process. Talent acquisition and...
2022-08-0903 min
Moh Syarif HidayatMusikalisasi Puisi MSH "Mengingatmu"Musikalisasi Puisi Moh Syarif Hidayat berjudul "Mengingatmu". Diaransemen dan dinyanyikan oleh Teguh Budiawan.
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