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How I HireLeadership + Hiring Trends: Insights from the Noto Group Team for 2026Noto Group’s senior partners break down key hiring and leadership trends that they’re seeing for 2026 and beyond. Sara Spirko, John Copeland, and Tami Bumiller discuss common pitfalls, market forces, predictions, and actionable advice for those seeking top talent – and for candidates looking to be hired – in the year ahead. Highlights from our conversation include:  Unexpected obstacles to hiring top leaders in 2025 (3:08) Shifts in client, company, and candidate priorities and needs (4:59) Competencies and capabilities that are essential for leadership in today’s market (7:37) Best indicators to predict executive success in the current hiring environment (9:42) How CEOs and bo...
2026-03-3136 minHow I Hire
How I HireNew Belgium CEO Shaun Belongie on Human Powered Business ModelShaun Belongie is the CEO of New Belgium Brewery. He previously served as VP of Marketing for New Belgium before becoming CMO and then CEO in 2023. Shaun has over 20 years of CPG experience, having managed marketing innovation and brand direction for iconic companies like Nestle Purina and Kraft Foods. He’s helped build and maintain New Belgium’s human-powered business model as the brand grows and expands, all the while stewarding the brewery’s legacy and people-centric culture. Shaun joins Roy to discuss the challenges and opportunities during his journey from CMO to CEO, the differences between working at a larg...
2026-02-1033 minHow I Hire
How I Hire"Business as Unusual" with fmr. Ben & Jerry’s CEO David SteverDavid Stever is the former CEO and CMO of beloved ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s. David started with the company back in the early 80’s, working as a tour guide at their factory in Waterbury, Vermont. Over time, David ascended within Ben & Jerry’s, helping to grow the then start-up into an iconic, multinational corporation. Over the course of his decades-long career there, David led marketing initiatives, drove massive brand growth, expanded global market share, and helped facilitate reinvention and product innovation, all while keeping Ben & Jerry’s social mission front and center. He joins Roy to discuss his jour...
2026-01-1335 minHow I Hire
How I HireMALK Organics CEO Jason Bronstad on Simplicity, Purpose, and Building Teams that DeliverJason Bronstad is the CEO of Malk Organics, a clean-label, plant-based milk and creamer brand. Jason began his career in the food and beverage industry at Sara Lee, serving across several managerial and directorial positions between 2004 and 2010. He then went on to become VP of Sales at Mike’s Hard Lemonade and then the President of Mighty Swell Cocktail Company before joining purpose-led start up, Malk Organics, in 2020. He joins Roy to discuss the ins and outs of shaping culture, values-driven hiring, evaluating talent, learning to keep things simple, and much more.  Highlights from our conversation include: ...
2025-12-0924 minHow I Hire
How I HireThinking “Career Forward” with Christiana Smith Shi, former Nike Direct-to-Consumer PresidentChristiana Smith Shi is a seasoned leader in global, multichannel retail, co-author of national, best-selling book Career Forward: Strategies From Women Who’ve Made It, founder and principal at Lovejoy Advisors, LLC., and an experienced corporate director on multiple Fortune 100 boards. Christiana made an early career pivot from finance to join McKinsey & Company, where she ultimately served as Senior Partner. After 25 years in management consulting, Christiana became the President of Direct-to-Consumer at Nike. In 2016, she retired from Nike and founded Lovejoy Advisors to help provide guidance around digital transformation for consumer and retail businesses. She joins Roy to share in...
2025-10-0759 minHow I Hire
How I HireFabrizio Gamberini: Leading with Curiosity, Hiring for Attitude (Vibram, Marcolin, Nike, HP)Fabrizio Gamberini is a seasoned executive with nearly three decades of strategic leadership expertise and global brand management across a wide variety of business sectors. He currently serves as Vibram Corporation’s President and Global Chief Brand Officer. Prior to his time at Vibram, Fabrizio led large-scale marketing and retail management efforts for major brands like HP and Nike. He also led brand redevelopment, evolution, and acquisition for eyewear companies like Marcolin and Geox before landing at Vibram. Fabrizio joins Roy to discuss how his foundational leadership skills were honed at HP, the importance of getting out from behind th...
2025-09-0835 minHow I Hire
How I HirePendleton CEO Jennifer Ingraffea on Leading with Curiosity and Building High Integrity TeamsJennifer Ingraffea is a seasoned executive leader with over 25 years of experience in the retail, apparel, product merchandising, and management sectors. In July 2025, Jennifer became the CEO of Pendleton Woolen Mills; a family-owned business since its founding in the 1860s. Before joining Pendleton, she served as Chief Product & Merchandising Officer at The North Face, prior to which, she worked at Nike in a number of high-level executive leadership roles. Jennifer and Roy discuss her new role and dig into essential leadership skills like curiosity, stewardship, and much more. Highlights from our conversation include: Core beliefs, values...
2025-08-0838 minHow I Hire
How I HireLeading and Hiring at Rapidly Evolving CPG Brand Deep Indian KitchenKiernan Laughlin is the General Manager and co-creator of Deep Indian Kitchen, a growing CPG brand whose mission is to bring a modern, high-quality Indian food experience to consumers worldwide. Kiernan previously held senior brand management roles at large CPG companies like Johnson & Johnson and Unilever, and he spent his early career in marketing, promotions, and partnership leadership at Gorton’s Seafood. Highlights from our conversation include: Core business and leadership lessons from Kiernan’s career in multi-stage CPG (1:26) Useful skills Kiernan picked up outside of work that have percolated into his leadership style (5:27) Going from a st...
2025-07-0834 minHow I Hire
How I HireWilma Wallace (Gap & REI) on Nurturing Future Leadership With Values & PurposeExecutive leader and board member Wilma Wallace joins Roy to discuss her experience recruiting and mentoring leadership teams at Gap and REI during her extensive career at both legacy brands. After spending over 20 years in senior roles at Gap, Wilma served as Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer, as well as Chief Legal Officer at REI. In 2024, she retired to focus on impacting change, particularly from an equity, access, and justice perspective, on several boards. Her work centers social impact, environmental justice, and human rights in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Wilma and Roy discuss accounting for and...
2025-06-0427 minHow I Hire
How I HireHeather Flynn (Aritzia, ASML, Nike) on Talent Acquisition StrategyTalent acquisition expert Heather Flynn joins Roy to discuss the ins and outs of successful recruitment strategy. Heather recently served as the SVP of Talent Acquisition for Aritzia, prior to which she led hiring efforts for other major brands like Nike and ASML. Roy and Heather dig into the essential role of talent strategy, the importance of strong employment branding and candidate engagement, the emerging application of AI in recruiting, and much more. Highlights from our conversation include: How holistic talent strategy informs a successful business strategy (5:52) Current trends, challenges, and opportunities facing top talent acquisition...
2025-05-0625 minHow I Hire
How I HireConnection and Relationship Building with Patrick Galvin, Author, Speaker, and CoachCoach, speaker, and author Patrick Galvin joins Roy to discuss the principles laid out in his recent book The Connector’s Way. Patrick’s work focuses on the essential role of personal connection and relationship building in our day to day life, our business practices, our sense of success, and more. As co-founder and partner of The Galvanizing Group and author of several books exploring the nuances of social connection and trust building, Patrick helps high-performing companies and individuals achieve greater levels of success in business by strengthening internal and external relationships. Patrick and Roy dig into the many ways...
2025-04-1035 minHow I Hire
How I HireThe Power of Agency with Judith Katz and Fred Miller of The Kaleel Jamison Consulting GroupFred Miller and Judith Katz of The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group have spent the last few decades on the cutting edge of diversity and inclusion thought leadership and organizational development. For the last 50 years, KJCG has assisted organizations in creating inclusive, collaborative workplaces that leverage differences to achieve higher performance and engagement. Judith and Fred have co authored multiple books on diversity, inclusion, collaboration, trust, authenticity, and teamwork, and they join Roy to discuss their latest groundbreaking book, The Power of Agency: Cultivating Autonomy, Authority, and Leadership in Every Role. Highlights from our conversation include: The...
2025-03-1233 minHow I Hire
How I HireOffer Negotiation with Career Coach Kate SargentCareer coach and HR consultant Kate Sargent returns for the third installment of our series exploring tips, insights, and advice for job seekers. Kate is the founder of KJS Consulting, where she helps candidates prepare and polish all aspects of their job search strategy. Prior to starting her coaching business, she recruited for brands like The North Face, Allbirds, Method, and The Citizenry. In Part 3 of their deep dive, Kate and Roy discuss the art – and science – of negotiation. Together, they dig into the complexities of reaching agreeable compensation for a new role, the pros and cons of equity, how...
2025-02-2630 minHow I Hire
How I HireInterview Coaching and Tips with Kate SargentCareer coach and HR consultant Kate Sargent is back for Part 2 of our three-part discussion series around strategies, guidance, and best practices for job seekers. Kate is the founder of KJS Consulting and has led extensive recruiting efforts for brands like The Citizenry, Method, The North Face, and Allbirds. In Part 2, Kate and Roy explore the ins and outs of interviewing. Together, they dig into important topics like recommendations for feeling and appearing prepared, ways to successfully frame competencies and experience, how to best approach challenging interview questions, and much more.    Highlights from our conversation include: Imp...
2025-02-1829 minHow I Hire
How I HireCareer Coach Kate Sargent on Working with RecruitersCareer coach and HR consultant Kate Sargent returns to the podcast for a special, three-part deep-dive into advice, insights, and recommendations for job seekers. Kate is the founder of KJS Consulting and has an impressive track record in recruiting for major brands like The North Face, Allbirds, Method, and The Citizenry. At KJS Consulting, Kate helps job seekers contextualize, articulate, and organize their stories in order to land ideal opportunities. In Part 1 of this conversation series, Roy and Kate dig into the functions of different kinds of recruiters, best practices for candidates in cultivating relationships with search firms and...
2025-02-1126 minHow I Hire
How I HireBoard Recruiting: An Expert PerspectiveBoard recruiting advisor Kris Stred breaks down the role and impact of an effective board and how to find experienced directors. Kris has over 15 years of board search experience and is the founder of Stred Executive Search LLC. Before starting her own firm, Kris was a lawyer for publicly-traded and privately-held companies. Her first-hand involvement with the board’s fiduciary duties in high-stakes situations and the important dynamics of teams of business leaders propelled her to become a recruiter. She gained a deep understanding of what it takes to form a balanced and functional board of directors. Hi...
2025-01-2131 minHow I Hire
How I HireHiring and Leadership Trends, Lessons, and Advice for 2025Noto Group’s team of principal search consultants break down key workforce and leadership trends they’re seeing for 2025 and beyond. Sara Spirko, Lena Knofler, and Tami Bumiller discuss predictions and actionable advice for those seeking top talent in the year ahead. Highlights from our conversation include: Challenges, opportunities, and reflections on 2024 (2:27) How client and candidate priorities are shifting (5:01) 3 essential competencies for modern leaders (10:00) How boards and CEOs can leverage search firms for success in 2025 (13:00) What’s making employers competitive in the talent market today (17:46) Creative compensation packages (20:11) Smart solutions to persistent hybrid/remote/on-site challenges (22:35) Attrac...
2025-01-1032 minHow I Hire
How I HireIntroducing: How I HireWhen the stakes are high, hiring the right leader can make or break your business. How I Hire dives into bold hiring strategies, historic market shifts, and heroic leadership stories from the best executives in the game.
2025-01-0701 minHow I Hire
How I HireThe Surprising Tensions and Truths about Teams with Dr. Stacey Philpot and Dr. Ted FreemanOrganizational psychologists Dr. Ted Freeman and Dr. Stacey Philpot return to the podcast with a deep dive into their approach to working with teams.  Ted is the founder of Ted Freeman Advisory, where he applies his decades of experience in organizational knowledge and strategy to help companies function more smoothly. His clients include major brands like Arcteryx, Eileen Fisher, Bristol Myers Squibb, Wüsthof. Stacey is a managing partner at Executive Development Consulting, where she utilizes over two decades of leadership development, executive coaching, and high-performance succession planning. Stacey’s clients include Apple, General Mills, Harl...
2024-12-1237 minHow I Hire
How I HireJackson Jeyanayagam (Chipotle, Clorox, AB InBev) on How Versatility, Curiosity, & Empathy Can Make or Break a TeamJackson Jeyanayagam is an accomplished executive leader whose work has spanned across many industry sectors and a wide range of organizations. He began his career on the agency side, where he worked for 15 years before pivoting into digital marketing, P&L management, and DTC growth for top brands like Chipotle, Clorox, and AB InBev. Jackson also has experience on the startup side, having served as CMO for Boxed, a DTC startup. Most recently, Jackson was responsible for founding and scaling RTD brand Hey, Hei for AB InBev, helping to incubate the brand and develop a startup mentality under AB...
2024-11-0531 minHow I Hire
How I HireThe Power of A Customer-Centered Mindset with Ben Steele, former REI CCOBen Steele is a seasoned marketing and brand development leader, having most recently served as REI’s inaugural chief customer officer. Prior to carving out this new role at the Co-op, Ben began at REI in 2014 as chief creative officer. Over more than ten years at one of the country’s largest and most preeminent outdoor retailers, Ben has led brand stewardship and strategy, shepherded large-scale marketing initiatives, engaged and grown REI’s 24.5 million-strong worldwide membership, and connected essential merchandising, digital, and physical assets – amongst many other functions at the Co-op – all with the goal of sharing and facilitating a deep pas...
2024-09-1742 minHow I Hire
How I HireSuccess Profile: Chief Digital Officer Role, Jamaliya CobineTo kick off a new series of special episodes here at How I Hire, we’re taking a close look at the chief digital officer role. Throughout this series, we’ll hear from different C-level executives about their unique functions, responsibilities, and skill sets in order to learn just what it takes to successfully hire – or be hired as – top tier talent.  Jamaliya Cobine is an accomplished chief digital officer and digital marketing expert, having spent the past decade plus helping businesses develop their user experience, e-commerce platforms, and strategic digital initiatives. Jamaliya has an impressive track record, w...
2024-08-0630 minHow I Hire
How I HireNadine Hall on Building and Supporting Teams at HanesbrandsNadine Hall is a cross-functional business leader, having spent decades innovating in apparel and consumer products at companies like HanesBrands and Sara Lee. At both the president and SVP levels, Nadine oversaw billions of dollars of retail value, built and developed successful teams, and established high-growth business models across a variety of product lines and business units. Nadine’s leadership style includes a collaborative approach to innovative business strategy, data-driven analytics, and breakthrough models for brand growth and development. She’s also a board member, consultant, and advisor for companies in and outside the apparel industry.  Nadine and R...
2024-06-2537 minChief Eternal Optimist
Chief Eternal OptimistHow to Find the Right Culture Fit | Roy Notowitz, CEO The Noto GroupRoy Notowitz knows a thing about culture and fit, he runs one of the top recruiting companies in the country. Listen to this episode as Roy and Kevin discuss how to find great people who will help you build your company into a force. About host Kevin Rutherford Kevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team’s full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.
2024-06-0737 minHow I Hire
How I HireHans Melotte Shares Leadership Lessons from Starbucks, Johnson & Johnson, and P&GInternational business leader Hans Melotte has over 30 years of experience that combines global P&L accountability with functional leadership expertise across supply chain, procurement, technology, and sustainability. Hans is originally from Belgium, where he began his career in CPG at Procter & Gamble. Hans then spent over 20 years at Johnson & Johnson in the United States where he ultimately served as the Chief Procurement Officer before moving into food and beverage retail at Starbucks. Hans retired from his role as President of Global Channel Development at Starbucks in 2022 and is now focused on giving back as an adviser and mentor. 
2024-05-2143 minHow I Hire
How I HireA Recruiter's Perspective on Job Search Strategy Part 2: InterviewingKate Sargent is a talent acquisition expert and job search strategy coach, assisting both companies and candidates alike in matching top talent with career defining roles. In Part 2 of their deep dive conversation, Kate and Roy dig into best practices for interview preparation, how to effectively assess whether a job opportunity is a good fit, the most common mistakes job seekers make when interviewing, and what interviewers are listening for in the process. Kate lends a unique perspective to the conversation – she’s served as Head of Global Talent Acquisition for iconic brands like Allbirds and Method, and...
2024-04-0433 minHow I Hire
How I HireA Recruiter’s Perspective on Job Search Strategy Part 1: Preparing and NetworkingKate Sargent is a talent acquisition expert and job search strategy coach, assisting both companies and candidates alike in matching top talent with career defining roles. In Part 1 of their deep dive conversation, Kate and Roy discuss how candidates can successfully approach and prepare for a job search, and how fostering authentic relationships in the networking process can make or break a job search. Kate lends a unique perspective to the conversation – she’s served as Head of Global Talent Acquisition for iconic brands like Allbirds and Method, and has most recently served as the VP of Peop...
2024-03-1241 minHow I Hire
How I HireBryan Adams on How to Define and Leverage an Employer Brand StrategyBryan Adams is the founder and CEO of Ph.Creative, an employer branding agency helping companies attract top talent. Ph.Creative works with brands to distill and express clear, authentic employee value propositions in order to enhance the applicant experience and retain candidates. Their clients include LinkedIn, Apple, Nike, and many more. Bryan is also the best-selling author of Give and Get Employer Branding: Repel the Many and Compel the Few with Impact, Purpose, and Belonging, in which he discusses the ins and outs of employer branding, as well as the philosophy and methodology behind his work...
2024-02-0636 minHow I Hire
How I HireReflections, Highlights and Key Hiring Lessons for 2024As we look ahead to 2024, we’re reflecting on some of our favorite moments shared on the podcast over the past year. Our guests brought an incredible mix of hiring insights and experience to the show. Highlights from this episode include: Noto Group’s team of executive recruiters: Why openness is necessary in finding the right candidate (1:13) Why it’s important to attract talent with different perspectives or lived experiences (1:55) What candidates are looking for in a potential leader or company (2:42) The necessity of having a strong talent strategy (3:56) John Vlastelica, Founder and CEO of Recruiting Toolbox: How to avo...
2024-01-0915 minHow I Hire
How I HireJohn Vlastelica on Ways to Improve Hiring Efficiency, Quality and DiversityJohn Vlastelica is the founder and CEO of Recruiting Toolbox, a consulting and training firm helping companies recruit and hire better; with more speed, efficacy, and diversity. John and Roy dig into current and future trends in recruiting, common mistakes that companies make in the hiring process, and how clarity and alignment can make all the difference in attracting and retaining top talent. John brings an incredible wealth of recruiting experience and perspective to the conversation. He has spent the last two decades refining effective hiring tools and processes, developing employment sourcing and interviewing strategies for a...
2023-11-2838 minHow I Hire
How I HireHow to Support, Motivate, and Retain Parents in the Workplace with Greer Van DyckOrganizational coach Greer Van Dyck joins Roy to explore how organizations can better support, motivate, and retain people throughout their parenthood journey. Maintaining a full time job and starting a family presents unique challenges – along with an opportunity for organizations to more effectively support their employees in the process. Through her coaching business, Windrose, Greer works with management and leadership teams to foster psychological safety, transparency, and support for employees in all stages of parenthood. In her own words, Greer is “helping change the way organizations lead.”  Highlights from our conversation include: Greer’s approach...
2023-10-2423 minHow I Hire
How I HireSeth Ellison (Nike, Levi’s, Quiksilver) on his Favorite Interview Questions, Cultivating Internal Talent, the Elements of Successful Talent Strategy, and MoreSeth Ellison has led teams at iconic brands like Nike, Levi Strauss & Co., and Quiksilver. Today, he joins Roy to discuss how these roles have shaped his hiring philosophy and what we can learn from the talent strategy of top apparel companies. Seth has decades of experience in brand building and merchandising, having led and built global teams for legendary brands. Seth’s extensive resume includes the growth of large-scale DTC and wholesale businesses across international markets, industry leading corporate strategy, widely successful C-Suite leadership, extensive team building and brand development, and high level execution across diverse co...
2023-09-1232 minHow I Hire
How I HireKatherine Melchior Ray (Nike, Louis Vuitton, Hyatt) on What to Look for in Your Next CMOInternational marketing specialist Katherine Melchior Ray joins Roy to discuss her impressive career and the wisdom that she’s gained as a global business leader. They dig into what makes an outstanding, modern CMO, the benefits and challenges of pursuing a global career, and how to connect across cultures as an expat leader. Katherine’s professional journey spans nearly three decades and includes mobilizing growth in a variety of businesses across five different industries and three continents. Her wealth of experience extends across a wide spectrum of business sectors, including beauty, hospitality, and fashion. She’s worked with l...
2023-08-0822 minHow I Hire
How I HireHiring for a New Era of Commerce with Andy Ruben, Founder of TroveTrove Founder and Executive Chairman Andy Ruben joins Roy to discuss his journey to entrepreneurship, how his business’s needs and culture have evolved over the years, and why he values thoughtful talent strategy. Andy has spent the better part of the past three decades working in brand strategy, retail, consumer products, and sustainability. In 2004, he became Walmart's inaugural Chief Sustainability Officer, where he led change across the business and its suppliers before serving as a VP with the retailer. While Andy hadn’t always planned to pursue sustainability, he discovered a passion for the work and went...
2023-07-0546 minHow I Hire
How I HireDarcy Winslow on Setting the Stage for Nike's Long-Range Sustainability Initiatives, Values-Driven Leadership, and Systems ChangeDarcy Winslow is an inspiring leader whose decades of experience at Nike and sustainability-focused nonprofits have cemented her legacy as a forward-thinking, values-driven executive. In her time at Nike, Darcy focused on how the company could employ sustainable practices in footwear and apparel manufacturing. As a part of this process, she created Nike’s groundbreaking Sustainable Business Strategies Division and set her sights on sweeping systems transformation within the company. Darcy was able to marry Nike’s distinct approach to design and creation with the innovative spirit inherent to sustainability work. Darcy left the company in 2008 to further pursue thes...
2023-05-3031 minHow I Hire
How I HireHiring for Creative Excellence with CCO Jean BatthanyAward-winning global creative executive Jean Batthany sits down with Roy to dig into the nuances of creative leadership, when organizations should hire a creative leader, and how to assess the skills and competencies that make them successful. Jean brings a wealth of experience and insight to the podcast; she has spent over thirty years leading brand-side and agency creative teams. Jean began her career at top advertising agencies like BBDO, M&C Saatchi, Merkley+Partners, and Saatchi & Saatchi before transitioning to leading in-house creative strategy for Disney Parks and Resorts, where she served as VP, Global Creative...
2023-04-2519 minHow I Hire
How I HireAmani Duncan on The Power of Difference, Empathy, and Instinct in HiringMusic and entertainment marketing executive Amani Duncan joins Roy for a conversation about empathetic leadership, why she chooses to be a mentor-manager, how the justice, equity, diversity and inclusion movement impacts the kind and quality of the work you’re doing, and much more. Amani has more than 20 years of experience spanning a variety of industries. She began her career at Def Jam Recordings. She navigated a time of sweeping change in the music industry as she worked with iconic companies like Bad Boy Entertainment, C.F. Martin & Co, Virgin Records, Capital Music, and MTV/ViacomCBS. Most re...
2023-03-2840 minHow I Hire
How I HireTalent Market Dynamics, Leadership Needs, Compensation Trends & More: Current Insights from Noto Group’s Executive Recruiting TeamIn this special episode of How I Hire, Roy is sitting down with Noto Group’s team of executive search consultants. He’s joined by Sara Spirko, Bridget Hope, Tami Bumiller, and Lena Knofler to dig into essential leadership, workforce, and hiring trends that they’re seeing for 2023 and beyond, along with the best ways to navigate them successfully for candidates and companies alike. Managing Director Sara Spirko began her career in recruiting with large consumer products companies. She then transitioned into marketing and brand activities before moving into project management for supply chain and global HR functi...
2023-02-2335 minHow I Hire
How I HireMPOWERD CEO Seungah Jeong on Hiring Purpose-Driven TeamsRoy sits down with Seungah Jeong, President and CEO of MPOWERD, a Certified B Corporation specializing in sustainable, affordable, and thoughtfully designed renewable energy products. Not only does MPOWERD offer a host of highly functional, energy efficient tools for lighting, charging, utility, recreation, and power storage, they are also dedicated to distributing clean energy to people worldwide via their partnerships with hundreds of NGOs and non-profit organizations. Prior to her tenure at MPOWERD, Seungah built her experience in CPG at companies like Procter & Gamble and Nest Fragrances. She came to MPOWERD in 2016 to help develop the brand, expand their...
2022-12-1350 minHow I Hire
How I HireWüsthof CEO Jan-Patrick Schmitz on Hiring and Building Global TeamsRoy is joined by Jan-Patrick Schmitz, CEO of the Wüsthof Group. Wüsthof is a family-run business that has been manufacturing quality cutlery for over 200 years. Prior to Wüsthof, Jan-Patrick served as a key member of the leadership team at Montblanc. He’s spent over 20 years working in brand management, establishing himself as a seasoned thought leader in the consumer space. His extensive experience ranges from the development of luxury brands as the Founder and CEO of Muirbury & Co, to serving on the board of directors of Thornwillow Press and the German American Chamber. Roy and Jan-Patrick discu...
2022-10-2039 minHow I Hire
How I HireThousand’s Gloria Hwang on Building Teams that ScaleStarting your own business can present a wide variety of challenges, especially when it comes to building out strong, competent teams that can scale with the organization. Thousand is an urban cycling helmet and accessory brand based in Los Angeles. Founder and CEO Gloria Hwang joins Roy to share the wisdom she’s gained in her entrepreneurial journey from Thousand’s startup days in her garage to its success as an innovative outdoor brand. Gloria takes Roy through the obstacles she faced when Thousand was a fledgling company, and the pair discuss the skills, recruitment acumen, and flexibility it take...
2022-09-0638 minHow I Hire
How I HireLeadership Integration and Acceleration: Laying a Foundation for Success with Dr. Stacey Philpot and Dr. Ted FreemanYour organization just made an important executive hire – now what? Organizational Psychologists Dr. Stacey Philpot and Dr. Ted Freeman are here to answer this question and more. The two join Roy to continue their conversation around leadership transitions, discussing the ins and outs of leadership integration and acceleration. Drawing on their wealth of experience, Ted and Stacey outline the essential steps in implementing executive talent and speeding up the likelihood of success, as well as the positive impact they can have in their new role.  Ted and Stacey have been partnering with Noto Group on these kinds of com...
2022-08-0227 minHow I Hire
How I HireWylie Robinson on the Evolution of Rumpl’s Talent StrategyRoy is joined by Wylie Robinson, CEO and Co-Founder of Rumpl, a Climate Neutral Certified B Corp and proud member of 1% for the Planet. By using performance materials that are most commonly found in premium outdoor gear, Rumpl is on a mission to introduce the world to better blankets. Before moving out to Portland, OR and modernizing the puffy blanket, Wylie worked as a designer with branding agency Landor in San Francisco. Wylie shares how his approach to hiring has evolved throughout Rumpl’s growth. The two also discuss how the brand’s compelling vision and values have helped attr...
2022-06-2142 minReal Leaders Podcast
Real Leaders PodcastEp. 246 How to Win the Talent War || Roy Notowitz, Founder of Noto GroupCovid made employees rethink how they spend their time. In this episode, Roy Notowitz breaks down the intricacies of successful purpose-driven executive recruiting and cultures from his 20+ years of experience in staffing. In a few minutes, learn why finding the right executive search firm can save you time, increase value, and reduce employee churn. For help with purpose-driven executive search visit https://www.notogroup.com.  More From Real Leaders: --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at h...
2022-05-2524 minHow I Hire
How I HireFounder Transitions: Mitigating Risk and Maximizing Value with Dr. Stacey Philpot and Dr. Ted FreemanHiring a new CEO is a high stakes event, especially when a founder is involved. Roy sits down with Organizational Psychologists Dr. Stacey Philpot and Dr. Ted Freeman to discuss what it takes to successfully navigate these founder transitions. The three walk through each step involved. They share their insights into the challenges and opportunities at play and the unique partnership between a new CEO and founder. Ted and Stacey have been partnering with Noto Group on these kinds of complex and mission critical VP and C-Level hires for the last few years. Ted has extensive experience...
2022-05-2036 minHow I Hire
How I HireCrafting a Purposeful Talent Strategy at Patagonia and Trove with Alyssa KesslerAlyssa Kessler is the Director of Recruiting at Trove, a company whose technology supports circular shopping and aids in shaping environmentally responsible commercial ecosystems. Their end-to-end operating system facilitates the processes behind used inventory and recommerce sales for top brands like Arc'teryx, Levi's, lululemon, Patagonia, Eileen Fisher, and many others. Alyssa has always centered mission in her work. She began her recruiting career here at Noto Group before joining Patagonia as a Recruiting Manager. In this episode, Alyssa shares her experience in the recruiting field, as well as the essential elements of successful talent acquisition strategy at purpose-driven companies.
2022-04-1928 minHow I Hire
How I HireStitch Fix’s Denise Novosel on Developing Successful Talent StrategiesDenise Novosel is the VP of Recruiting for personal styling service Stitch Fix. She spends her days crafting effective talent acquisition strategies for the brand. Before joining Stitch Fix, Denise was a senior talent leader at Nike and Microsoft. She and Roy break down the elements of world class talent acquisition models, recruiting best practices, and current talent market dynamics. Highlights from our conversation include: Her path to becoming a talent acquisition leader (1:52) Key elements in an effective talent strategy (5:18) Planning for long term success in recruiting (6:18) The systems and tools that help streamline the hiring...
2022-03-1531 minHow I Hire
How I HirePaloma Medina on the Psychology of BiasPaloma Medina is a speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in organizational performance improvement. She approaches her work in leadership, equity, and inclusion through the lens of psychology and systems thinking. In 2019, Paloma challenged the model of diversity in the workplace through her TEDxPortland talk. In this episode, she’ll expand on the ideas she introduced in the talk and explore ways to make hiring processes more equitable. Highlights from our conversation include: How she became interested in systems thinking (1:32) The genesis of her TEDx talk (3:50) Why “diversity,” “equity,” and “inclusion” are not synonyms (6:16) How Paloma would update the tal...
2022-02-0829 minHow I Hire
How I HireTom Duncan, CEO, on Innovating in the Home Improvement IndustryTom Duncan spent 15 years as the CEO of Positec, the innovative, market-leading power tool company, where he now serves on the board. Tom started the American division of Positec in 2005 and oversaw their successful growth strategy; Positec’s direct to consumer brands, Worx and Rockwell, are two of the fastest growing tool brands in the world. With a wealth of experience leading this challenger brand, Tom has developed an agile and process-oriented approach to hiring. Highlights from our conversation include: Positec’s formula for success (4:26) His “two way street” hiring philosophy (7:33) One valuable lesson he’s learned fr...
2022-01-1132 minHow I Hire
How I HireTrue Religion’s Theresa Watts on Redefining Organizational CultureTheresa Watts is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at True Religion Brand Jeans, where she has helped to redefine and shape culture in order to design, build, and implement programs and policies that strengthen the organization. Employee relationships are central to Theresa’s leadership philosophy, and they inform her hiring strategy. Highlights from our conversation include: How she stays connected to remote workers (8:04) The brand’s current priorities (9:37) How Theresa views candidates who have made mistakes or faced failure (12:04) Her approach to implementing equitable, inclusive, and effective hiring processes (13:41) Why it’s...
2021-11-2337 minHow I Hire
How I HireTalking Modern Leadership with Carola Frisch, Founder of Frisch SearchCarola Frisch is the Founder of Frisch Search, an executive search firm based in London that works with iconic lifestyle and consumer brands in high growth and transformation. Their clients have included Nike, Vans, The North Face, Starbucks, and many more. Carola has been championing a concept she calls Modern Leadership; leaders inspire purpose and culture as much as they drive performance and growth. Highlights from our conversation include: Executive search trends (4:13) The true value of executive search services (5:14) What’s happening in the European business and talent market (8:34) Changes in leadership skills and mindsets (10:53) Debunking ag...
2021-10-1934 minHow I Hire
How I HireJan Singer, Global Consumer Retail Executive and Venture Capital AdvisorJan Singer is an influential and incredibly accomplished executive leader with over 25 years of experience in footwear, apparel, and cosmetics. She’s served as CEO at Victoria’s Secret, Spanx, and J. Crew. Earlier on, she held key roles at footwear giants like Nike and Reebok. In this episode, Jan shares how these experiences have shaped her successful leadership style, how she evaluates leadership in others, and a few key lessons she’s learned along the way. Highlights from our conversation include: Key takeaways from Jan’s time at Nike (2:53) How she adapted her leadership style to Nike’...
2021-09-1436 minHow I Hire
How I HireMonica Williams, NBCUniversal's SVP of Digital Products and OperationsMonica Williams is the Senior Vice President of Digital Products and Operations at NBCUniversal Content Distribution. In her 16 years at NBCUniversal, Monica has held a variety of roles and led innovative growth in the digital product space. Monica is also the founding member of the private network Chief’s Los Angeles location. Highlights from our conversation include: Monica’s transition from GE Aviation to NBCUniversal (1:43) Key lessons from her leadership training (8:31) How Six Sigma has influenced her hiring approach (10:54) Identifying candidates who will thrive in a quickly evolving industry (11:56) Why creative thinking is essential in her worl...
2021-08-1030 minHow I Hire
How I HireHarvey Kanter, President and CEO of DXLG and Author of ‘Choosing to Lead’Harvey Kanter is the CEO of Destination XL Group, a specialty retailer of men's big and tall apparel. He’s brought his unique and thoughtful approach to CEO, President, and Executive Vice President roles at companies like Blue Nile, Michaels, and Eddie Bauer. His book, Choosing to Lead: Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable, details experiences that have shaped his leadership style and forged his resilience. Harvey will share how he builds outstanding teams, as well as what he looks for in an authentic leader. Highlights from the conversation include: Why good leaders are comfortable being uncomfortable (3:02)  How Har...
2021-06-2238 minHow I Hire
How I HireHint Founder Kara Goldin’s Undaunted Approach to HiringKara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., the healthy lifestyle brand known for award-winning, unsweetened, flavored water. Kara successfully broke into the beverage industry after leaving her role at America Online, determined to create a satisfying drink free from sweeteners. Her podcast, The Kara Goldin Show, features insightful conversations with fellow changemakers. She’s also the author of the bestselling book, Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters. In the book, she details her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons she learned along the way. Kara shares how her founding journey forged her distinct approach to hiring. Hi...
2021-05-2538 minHow I Hire
How I HireHow Swift CEO Liz Valentine Builds Innovative Digital Marketing TeamsAs CEO and Co-Founder of Swift, a Portland-based, client-founded creative agency, Liz Valentine leads her team in making brilliant digital work for notable brands like Google, Gatorade, PayPal, Venmo, and many others. Liz began her career at Nike and brings over twenty years of experience in digital marketing to her current role. In 2014, Swift was acquired by the global data, tech, and creative powerhouse WPP. Liz was brought on as CEO of Wunderman Thompson West and Mobile for North America in 2019. She’ll share her inclusive, values-driven approach to building creative teams. We’ll also hear her hiring advice to l...
2021-04-2735 minHow I Hire
How I HireDEI Expert Serilda Summers-McGee's Modern Approach to HROriginally released June, 2020. Before starting Workplace Change, Serilda was the Chief Human Resources Officer for the City of Portland, and has worked with clients like Wieden + Kennedy, the Portland Trail Blazers, Kaiser Permanente, the Oregon Department of Education, and many others. She believes in fostering cultures that accept people for who they are and empower them to thrive. Her book, Change the WorkGame: Building and Sustaining a Diverse Workforce, goes into depth about how to accomplish this and more. Highlights from our conversation include: Serilda’s approach to working with clients (2:46) Defining diversity, equity, inclusion, and tr...
2021-04-0643 minHow I Hire
How I HireKevin Rutherford, CEO of Nuun HydrationBefore joining Nuun, Kevin spent his early career as a Senior Brand Manager at SC Johnson and Miller Brewing Company before serving as Marketing Director at Kashi Company and eventually CEO at Caldrea Company. Kevin shares his people-first approach to hiring and evaluating teams. We also discuss how he leverages purpose and vision to build thriving cultures. Highlights from our conversation include: How optimism became integral to Kevin’s leadership style (1:42) Lessons about people, inclusivity, and positivity from his career path (3:04) Connection to mission and purpose (9:01) Canadians’ unique scrappiness (10:57) His approach to building leadership teams (12:22) Culture add...
2021-03-0343 minHow I Hire
How I HireWendy Collie on Hiring and Empowering Teams at Starbucks and New Seasons MarketHighlights from our conversation include: Taking Starbucks from relative obscurity to global ubiquity (2:31) Hiring with the customer in mind (5:33) Putting a purposeful philosophy into practice (7:47) The importance of servant leadership (9:08) Lessons from Howard Schultz and other influential leaders at Starbucks (10:16) One key quality Wendy values in leadership (13:07) How she and the Starbucks team scaled hiring as growth exploded (14:33) 5 principles of servant leadership at New Seasons (21:50) Her experience driving growth in a triple bottom line culture (22:43) Why hiring the “whole” person is key to her approach (26:05) How a change to orientation gave hires a thorough understanding of the brand (31:52) Why...
2021-02-091h 03How I Hire
How I HireDr. Charles Handler, Talent Assessment Expert and Founder of Rocket-HireDr. Charles Handler is an industrial-organizational psychologist and talent assessment specialist. Fun fact: Charles also has a love of classic cars and was featured on the History Channel’s Big Easy Motors. Highlights from our conversation include: How organizational psychology can inform every step of the hiring process (5:02) Job fit versus organization fit (7:37) Why humans are inherently flawed in evaluating candidate capabilities (9:55) Why some popular assessments are not appropriate for selection (13:11) How much weight we can put in the Hogan Assessment (15:01) Models for executive assessment (17:35) The importance of human judgment in executive level assessment (20:49) Ho...
2021-01-1936 minHow I Hire
How I HireSpecial: Key Hiring Advice for 2021 and Beyond Dr. Stacey Philpot (Executive Development Consulting) discusses the ways companies are shifting how they think about leadership (0:52) Lisa Bougie shares how Stitch Fix assessed for people, values, and leadership (2:56) Jodi Bricker’s approach to shaping culture at Quay Australia (5:09) Serilda Summers-McGee on building healthy, inclusive workplace cultures (6:30) Kristi McFarland explores the value of strong community at New Seasons (7:36) Trip Randall’s advice for avoiding hiring mistakes (8:42) The two main qualities Aimée Lapic (GoPro) looks for in candidates (11:43) Jaime Schmidt on hiring at a fast-growing company (12:43) Why Scott Allan hired overqualified talent at Hydro Flask (14:09) Visit HowIHire.com for trans...
2020-12-2917 minHow I Hire
How I HireGene McCarthy, Founder and CEO of Top League AdvisoryHighlights from our conversation include: How Nike’s EKIN program fed the brand’s leadership talent (5:35) How leading footwear brands approach hiring (7:18) The key difference between a company and a brand (10:15) The two questions Gene asks to understand team capabilities (11:52) How one hire can stimulate an entire organization (12:51) Why Gene looked outside of the industry for talent (14:58) What he looks for in leaders (16:30) Why he brought together unconventional teams (17:33) The common mistake hiring managers make (19:12) His approach to interviews (20:55) Advice for people who want to get a job in the athletic industry (22:41) Gene’s new podcast, Chasing 4, will d...
2020-12-0827 minHow I Hire
How I HireAimée Lapic, GoPro's Chief Digital and Marketing OfficerAimée Lapic is the Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at GoPro. Before joining GoPro, she served as CMO at Pandora. She spent over 14 years with Gap, Inc. in various roles, including CMO of Banana Republic and SVP and GM of International Gap Outlet. Aimée was featured in the top 50 on Forbes’ Most Influential CMOs list in 2018. She has built world-class teams and driven results through her leadership and effective approach to hiring. Because Aimée was hired at GoPro in the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, she has a unique take on virtual hiring and remote onboarding.  ...
2020-11-1733 minHow I Hire
How I HireTrip Randall on Hiring and Shaping Team Culture at NikeTrip Randall is the former VP of Running at Nike and has held a number of positions with the brand over the last 20 years. In this episode, he shares how he navigated the iconic company’s scale, complexity, and reputation to make great hires.  Most recently, Trip led merchandising, marketing, sales, and operational efforts in the U.S. and Canada for Nike Running. His past roles at Nike include Director of Product Creation, Director of USA Performance Footwear, VP of Global Sales for Nike Kids, and VP and Global GM for nike.com. Trip is dedicated to bui...
2020-10-2942 minHow I Hire
How I HireJudith Katz and Fred Miller, The Kaleel Jamison Consulting GroupFred Miller and Judith Katz of The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group are dedicated to helping companies recruit, support, and retain diverse workforces. For the last 50 years, KJCG has assisted organizations in creating inclusive, collaborative workplaces that leverage differences to achieve higher performance and engagement. As CEO and Lead Client Strategist, Fred Miller develops workforce utilization strategies that accelerate higher individual, team, and organizational performance. Fred is a pioneering change agent and thought leader whose work reflects a lifelong commitment to pushing back on the status quo to help organizations become places where human beings can be fully human. He has...
2020-09-2200 minHow I Hire
How I HireJudith Katz and Fred Miller, The Kaleel Jamison Consulting GroupFred Miller and Judith Katz of The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group are dedicated to helping companies recruit, support, and retain diverse workforces. For the last 50 years, KJCG has assisted organizations in creating inclusive, collaborative workplaces that leverage differences to achieve higher performance and engagement. As CEO and Lead Client Strategist, Fred Miller develops workforce utilization strategies that accelerate higher individual, team, and organizational performance. Fred is a pioneering change agent and thought leader whose work reflects a lifelong commitment to pushing back on the status quo to help organizations become places where human beings can be fully...
2020-09-2245 minHow I Hire
How I HireDr. Stacey Philpot on Data-Driven HiringDr. Stacey Philpot is a Managing Partner at Executive Development Consulting. She has spent over 20 years as an organizational consultant and has advised Fortune 500 companies and CEOs on how to use leadership development to accelerate growth and increase their competitive advantage. Stacey’s clients have included Apple, General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, Nike, and PayPal. Previously, she was the head of Deloitte’s Succession & Leadership Development Practice. Stacey masterfully combines her expertise as a psychologist and executive in her work. She emphasizes a thoughtful and thorough data-driven approach to hiring and joins the podcast to share her perspective on this...
2020-08-2500 minHow I Hire
How I HireDr. Stacey Philpot on Data-Driven HiringDr. Stacey Philpot is a Managing Partner at Executive Development Consulting. She has spent over 20 years as an organizational consultant and has advised Fortune 500 companies and CEOs on how to use leadership development to accelerate growth and increase their competitive advantage. Stacey’s clients have included Apple, General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, Nike, and PayPal. Previously, she was the head of Deloitte’s Succession & Leadership Development Practice. Stacey masterfully combines her expertise as a psychologist and executive in her work. She emphasizes a thoughtful and thorough data-driven approach to hiring and joins the podcast to share her perspective on t...
2020-08-2533 minHow I Hire
How I HireJodi Bricker, CEO of Quay AustraliaJodi Bricker is the CEO of Quay Australia, a buzzworthy brand aiming to disrupt the monopolized eyewear industry through bold style, affordability, and self-expression. She and her team have cemented Quay’s status as the fastest growing eyewear brand on Instagram and launched a series of celebrity collaborations with some of the most notable names in Hollywood, including Lizzo, Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, and Chrissy Teigen. Jodi honed her leadership skills with brands like Levi Strauss and Gap. She’s an omnichannel retail expert and inspiring leader with a keen understanding of customers, products, and innovation. Jodi has a unique take...
2020-08-1100 minHow I Hire
How I HireJodi Bricker, CEO of Quay AustraliaJodi Bricker is the CEO of Quay Australia, a buzzworthy brand aiming to disrupt the monopolized eyewear industry through bold style, affordability, and self-expression. She and her team have cemented Quay’s status as the fastest growing eyewear brand on Instagram and launched a series of celebrity collaborations with some of the most notable names in Hollywood, including Lizzo, Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, and Chrissy Teigen. Jodi honed her leadership skills with brands like Levi Strauss and Gap. She’s an omnichannel retail expert and inspiring leader with a keen understanding of customers, products, and innovation. Jodi has...
2020-08-1135 minHow I Hire
How I HireHow Pacific Cycle Hired a Key Role VirtuallyVirtual hiring became a necessity when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the hiring process. Pacific Cycle was in the middle of hiring their VP of Brand and Creative when they were forced to close their offices. They moved forward with the process remotely, making a key hire without the traditional in-person interview. The entire hiring party joins us via Zoom to share the challenges and successes they encountered. This panel includes Pacific Cycle’s Nando Zucchi (President), Tim Sheridan (VP of Human Resources), Lee Jakobs (VP of Brand and Creative), as well as Senior Executive Recruiter Sara Spirko....
2020-07-1445 minHow I Hire
How I HireHow Pacific Cycle Hired a Key Role VirtuallyVirtual hiring became a necessity when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the hiring process. Pacific Cycle was in the middle of hiring their VP of Brand and Creative when they were forced to close their offices. They moved forward with the process remotely, making a key hire without the traditional in-person interview. The entire hiring party joins us via Zoom to share the challenges and successes they encountered. This panel includes Pacific Cycle’s Nando Zucchi (President), Tim Sheridan (VP of Human Resources), Lee Jakobs (VP of Brand and Creative), as well as Senior Executive Recruiter Sara Spirko. Pacific Cycle is ba...
2020-07-1400 minHow I Hire
How I HireSerilda Summers-McGee, Founder and CEO of Workplace ChangeSerilda Summers-McGee is a workforce development and human resources expert. She is the Founder of Workplace Change, where she works with clients as Chief Human Resources Officer to assess culture, resolve workplace challenges, and recruit and retain underrepresented executives and staff in inclusive, positive, and high functioning work environments. Before starting Workplace Change, Serilda was the Chief Human Resources Officer for the City of Portland, and has worked with clients like Wieden + Kennedy, the Portland Trail Blazers, Kaiser Permanente, the Oregon Department of Education, and many others. She believes in fostering cultures that accept people for who they are and...
2020-06-2300 minHow I Hire
How I HireSerilda Summers-McGee, Founder and CEO of Workplace ChangeSerilda Summers-McGee is a workforce development and human resources expert. She is the Founder of Workplace Change, where she works with clients as Chief Human Resources Officer to assess culture, resolve workplace challenges, and recruit and retain underrepresented executives and staff in inclusive, positive, and high functioning work environments. Before starting Workplace Change, Serilda was the Chief Human Resources Officer for the City of Portland, and has worked with clients like Wieden + Kennedy, the Portland Trail Blazers, Kaiser Permanente, the Oregon Department of Education, and many others. She believes in fostering cultures that accept people for who...
2020-06-2343 minOutdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastPodcasting, Recruiting, Career advice and more with Outdoor Industry Executive Recruiter Roy Notowitz [EP 223]Today I'm speaking with Roy Notowitz, President of Noto Group Executive Search. Roy has spent nearly his entire career in the Pacific Northwest. His work includes founding the Generator Group, he spent time in recruiting at Nike, he's is a recipient of the SGB 40 Under 40 award and has his own podcast How I Hire. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Show Notes How'd you get introduced to the outdoors? What was your first outdoor experience like? I feel really lucky. I grew up in upstate New York in a small town called Manlius, the Manilius Fayetteville area, which is...
2020-06-2350 minHow I Hire
How I HireKristi McFarland, Chief Strategy Officer at New Seasons MarketKristi McFarland is the Chief Strategy Officer at New Seasons Market, a Pacific Northwest, sustainably-focused, organic grocer with 18 community-oriented stores. Before joining New Seasons, Kristi led organizational innovation, culture, and brand strategy at Peet’s Coffee & Tea and held HR leadership roles at Gap, Williams-Sonoma, and Banana Republic. In her time at New Seasons, Kristi has overseen rapid growth through talent strategy alignment, leadership development, and culture. New Seasons has been on the front lines of the Covid 19 pandemic. Kristi and her team are navigating the immediate and long term challenges that come with providing an...
2020-05-1234 minHow I Hire
How I HireKristi McFarland, Chief Strategy Officer at New Seasons MarketKristi McFarland is the Chief Strategy Officer at New Seasons Market, a Pacific Northwest, sustainably-focused, organic grocer with 18 community-oriented stores. Before joining New Seasons, Kristi led organizational innovation, culture, and brand strategy at Peet’s Coffee & Tea and held HR leadership roles at Gap, Williams-Sonoma, and Banana Republic. In her time at New Seasons, Kristi has overseen rapid growth through talent strategy alignment, leadership development, and culture. New Seasons has been on the front lines of the Covid 19 pandemic. Kristi and her team are navigating the immediate and long term challenges that come with providing an essential service during this di...
2020-05-1200 minHow I Hire
How I HireSpecial: Elevating Psychological Capital with Dr. Ted FreemanDr. Ted Freeman joins me on this special episode to discuss Psychological Capital, a framework we can use to maintain performance and wellbeing in difficult times. We get into evidence-based practices we can follow to improve our (and our teams’) ability to manage stressors and pressures now and in the future. Ted has extensive experience as an organization development consultant and executive. He served as Culture Officer at EILEEN FISHER, INC., the purpose-driven and sustainable women's apparel brand based in New York City. He couples his executive background with more than a decade of consulting experience in th...
2020-04-2833 minHow I Hire
How I HireSpecial: Elevating Psychological Capital with Dr. Ted FreemanDr. Ted Freeman joins me on this special episode to discuss Psychological Capital, a framework we can use to maintain performance and wellbeing in difficult times. We get into evidence-based practices we can follow to improve our (and our teams’) ability to manage stressors and pressures now and in the future. Ted has extensive experience as an organization development consultant and executive. He served as Culture Officer at EILEEN FISHER, INC., the purpose-driven and sustainable women's apparel brand based in New York City. He couples his executive background with more than a decade of consulting experience in the areas of le...
2020-04-2800 minHow I Hire
How I HireChris McDonough, L.L.Bean's Chief Sales & Brand OfficerThis episode was recorded prior to the COVID 19 pandemic. In the months ahead, How I Hire will serve as a platform for hiring leaders to exchange ideas as they both adapt to the current situation and look towards the future. Chris McDonough is the Chief Sales and Brand Officer for L.L.Bean where he leads a team of over 2,000 people. He’s led commercial, marketing, eCommerce, and international divisions across a range of industry sectors. Chris is a seasoned global leader who prioritizes authenticity in his management style. He drives change and performance by bringing out th...
2020-04-0727 minHow I Hire
How I HireChris McDonough, L.L.Bean's Chief Sales & Brand OfficerThis episode was recorded prior to the COVID 19 pandemic. In the months ahead, How I Hire will serve as a platform for hiring leaders to exchange ideas as they both adapt to the current situation and look towards the future. Chris McDonough is the Chief Sales and Brand Officer for L.L.Bean where he leads a team of over 2,000 people. He’s led commercial, marketing, eCommerce, and international divisions across a range of industry sectors. Chris is a seasoned global leader who prioritizes authenticity in his management style. He drives change and performance by bringing out the best in hi...
2020-04-0700 minHow I Hire
How I HireCMO Dina Keenan on Building Marketing TeamsDina Keenan is a marketing leader with deep experience in CPG, retail, fashion, and beauty. She recently served as CMO of New Seasons Market, where she led a high-performing team in a period of rapid growth for the company. Dina emphasizes connection and purpose in her work and has a passion for building effective teams. We get into the details of CMO hiring and more. Highlights from our conversation include: • Which skills and competencies to look for when hiring a CMO (4:02)• How to evaluate the analytical capabilities of a CMO candidate (6:39)• The importance of hav...
2020-03-1023 minHow I Hire
How I HireCMO Dina Keenan on Building Marketing TeamsDina Keenan is a marketing leader with deep experience in CPG, retail, fashion, and beauty. She recently served as CMO of New Seasons Market, where she led a high-performing team in a period of rapid growth for the company. Dina emphasizes connection and purpose in her work and has a passion for building effective teams. We get into the details of CMO hiring and more. Highlights from our conversation include: • Which skills and competencies to look for when hiring a CMO (4:02) • How to evaluate the analytical capabilities of a CMO candidate (6:39) • The importance of having a creative vision as a CMO (7...
2020-03-1000 minHow I Hire
How I HireScott Allan, CEO and Global GM of Hydro FlaskScott Allan is the Global General Manager of Hydro Flask, where he served as CEO and President until their acquisition by Helen of Troy in 2016. Before discovering the outdoor industry, Scott was a tech executive in Silicon Valley. He successfully scaled Hydro Flask’s business and built the brand from the inside out, understanding that the right talent could make or break the company’s essential culture. Scott has extended his work in the industry through his involvement with two outdoor companies, Cairn and Rumpl, as well as his role on the advisory board for Oregon State University Cascades’ outdoor produc...
2020-02-0400 minHow I Hire
How I HireScott Allan, CEO and Global GM of Hydro FlaskScott Allan is the Global General Manager of Hydro Flask, where he served as CEO and President until their acquisition by Helen of Troy in 2016. Before discovering the outdoor industry, Scott was a tech executive in Silicon Valley. He successfully scaled Hydro Flask’s business and built the brand from the inside out, understanding that the right talent could make or break the company’s essential culture.  Scott has extended his work in the industry through his involvement with two outdoor companies, Cairn and Rumpl, as well as his role on the advisory board for Oregon State Unive...
2020-02-0436 minHow I Hire
How I HireKatrina Hahn, Former SVP of Bare SnacksKatrina Hahn is a Visionary General Management Leader with a history of driving dramatic growth and leading exceptional teams across the food, health and beauty, household cleaning, and durable goods industries. As the Senior Vice President of Bare Snacks, Katrina and her team doubled the company’s size before their acquisition by Frito-Lay in 2018. Before joining Bare Snacks, Katrina was the Vice President of Sales and Customer Marketing at Mrs. Meyers/Caldrea. Her experience extends to brands like Campbell Soup, Clorox, Brita, and more. Katrina has also served on various nonprofit boards dedicated to advancing women in the workplace, supporting yo...
2020-01-1400 minHow I Hire
How I HireKatrina Hahn, Former SVP of Bare SnacksKatrina Hahn is a Visionary General Management Leader with a history of driving dramatic growth and leading exceptional teams across the food, health and beauty, household cleaning, and durable goods industries. As the Senior Vice President of Bare Snacks, Katrina and her team doubled the company’s size before their acquisition by Frito-Lay in 2018.  Before joining Bare Snacks, Katrina was the Vice President of Sales and Customer Marketing at Mrs. Meyers/Caldrea. Her experience extends to brands like Campbell Soup, Clorox, Brita, and more. Katrina has also served on various nonprofit boards dedicated to advancing women in the...
2020-01-1428 minHow I Hire
How I HireHap Klopp, Founder and 20-Year CEO of The North FaceHap Klopp spent 20 years as the President and CEO of The North Face. When he acquired the brand in 1968, it was just two small stores. Hap turned those stores into the global outdoor gear and apparel brand we know today. Hap now helps other entrepreneurial companies around the world with strategy through his company, HK Consulting. He also shares his insight as a speaker and writer. His books include Conquering The North Face: an Adventure in Leadership and ​ALMOST: 12 Electric Months Chasing a Silicon Valley Dream. Highlights from our conversation include: Hap’s early experiences hiring (and firing) (1:40) The interview that...
2019-12-1200 minHow I Hire
How I HireHap Klopp, Founder and 20-Year CEO of The North FaceHap Klopp spent 20 years as the President and CEO of The North Face. When he acquired the brand in 1968, it was just two small stores. Hap turned those stores into the global outdoor gear and apparel brand we know today. Hap now helps other entrepreneurial companies around the world with strategy through his company, HK Consulting. He also shares his insight as a speaker and writer. His books include Conquering The North Face: an Adventure in Leadership and ​ALMOST: 12 Electric Months Chasing a Silicon Valley Dream. Highlights from our conversation include: Hap’s early expe...
2019-12-1227 minHow I Hire
How I HireJaime Schmidt, Founder of Schmidt's NaturalsJaime Schmidt is the Founder of industry-disrupting brand Schmidt’s Naturals. With Schmidt’s, she brought natural personal care products into the mainstream and scaled the company from kitchen to acquisition. Jaime is dedicated to building better businesses and recently launched two new ventures: Supermaker, a media platform that celebrates emerging entrepreneurs, and Color, an inclusive investment fund. You can learn more about Jaime at jaimeschmidt.info Highlights from our conversation include: Retracing Jaime’s entrepreneurial path (1:58) How she knew it was time to scale Schmidt’s (5:27) Key hires that helped her grow her company...
2019-11-1229 minHow I Hire
How I HireJaime Schmidt, Founder of Schmidt's NaturalsJaime Schmidt is the Founder of industry-disrupting brand Schmidt’s Naturals. With Schmidt’s, she brought natural personal care products into the mainstream and scaled the company from kitchen to acquisition. Jaime is dedicated to building better businesses and recently launched two new ventures: Supermaker, a media platform that celebrates emerging entrepreneurs, and Color, an inclusive investment fund. You can learn more about Jaime at jaimeschmidt.info Highlights from our conversation include: Retracing Jaime’s entrepreneurial path (1:58) How she knew it was time to scale Schmidt’s (5:27) Key hires that helped her grow her company (8:15) The unique challenges of recruiting for a st...
2019-11-1200 minHow I Hire
How I HireSteve Bonomo, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at TwitterSteve Bonomo is the Head of Global Talent Acquisition for Twitter where he oversees a team of more than 200 recruiters and talent acquisition specialists.  Steve brings a wealth of experience from outside of the tech world to his role at Twitter. Before joining Twitter, he was the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Adidas and a Recruiting Manager with TaylorMade Golf. Highlights from our conversation include:-Defining what a Head of Global Talent Acquisition does (1:14)-Hiring differences between the tech and sports industries (6:40)-Three key elements of better hiring (13:22)-What makes a...
2019-10-2230 minHow I Hire
How I HireSteve Bonomo, Head of Global Talent Acquisition @TwitterSteve Bonomo is the Head of Global Talent Acquisition for Twitter where he oversees a team of more than 200 recruiters and talent acquisition specialists. Steve brings a wealth of experience from outside of the tech world to his role at Twitter. Before joining Twitter, he was the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Adidas and a Recruiting Manager with TaylorMade Golf. Highlights from our conversation include: -Defining what a Head of Global Talent Acquisition does (1:14) -Hiring differences between the tech and sports industries (6:40) -Three key elements of better hiring (13:22) -What makes a successful recruiter (15:02) -Predictions for the future of recruiting (16:43) ...
2019-10-2200 minHow I Hire
How I HireLisa Bougie, Independent Director and AdvisorLisa Bougie is a C-Suite executive with a wealth of experience leading high growth consumer brands like Stitch Fix, Nike, Patagonia, and Gap.  Since moving on from her role as Stitch Fix Women’s General Manager, Lisa has dedicated her time to companies that support the environment, wellness, and gender equality. She currently serves as an advisor and independent director including EILEEN FISHER, Cora, and Bulletin. Highlights from our conversation include: Evaluating hiring competency (4:27) Developing a successful framework (7:13) Balancing art and science in hiring (9:06) Defining values and culture meaningfully (11:00) Assessing candidates through a multistep pro...
2019-09-2432 minHow I Hire
How I HireLisa Bougie, Independent Director and AdvisorLisa Bougie is a C-Suite executive with a wealth of experience leading high growth consumer brands like Stitch Fix, Nike, Patagonia, and Gap. Since moving on from her role as Stitch Fix Women’s General Manager, Lisa has dedicated her time to companies that support the environment, wellness, and gender equality. She currently serves as an advisor and independent director including EILEEN FISHER, Cora, and Bulletin. Highlights from our conversation include: Evaluating hiring competency (4:27) Developing a successful framework (7:13) Balancing art and science in hiring (9:06) Defining values and culture meaningfully (11:00) Assessing candidates through a multistep process (14:59) Learning through success and failure (24:35) Ad...
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Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobEverything You Need to Know About Executive Search Firms, with Roy NotowitzAs a vice president or C-level executive, you need to find an executive search firm that understands your industry and your expertise. Even if you are not actively seeking a new  position, a good executive search firm will continue to build their relationship with you and keep you in mind for future opportunities. Finding an executive search firm can be a challenge, says Find Your Dream Job guest Roy Notowitz. You have to do your research up-front, and identify those people in your network with years of experience and many common connections. Most importantly, you have to know what y...
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