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Relationships at Work - The Leadership Guide to Building Workplace Connections and Avoiding Blind Spots.Character Counts: Rethinking How We Hire and Lead w/ Sean VassilarosIn this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with Sean Vassilaros, CEO and co-founder of Kanny, about what’s missing from hiring—and it’s not experience or skills. It’s character.Sean dives deep into how character—not personality—drives behavior, shapes culture, and ultimately determines long-term success in the workplace. He shares why traditional hiring tools like resumes and references are fundamentally flawed, how peer-driven feedback can bring accountability to both employees and hiring managers, and why data-backed character insights could be the future of leadership and culture.We talk:Why 75% of...2025-04-0846 min
Bald AmbitionMaking Character CountHiring mistakes cost companies billions of dollars each year, a trend that continues to plague recruiters, hiring managers, and especially candidates, who seek work that best aligns with their natural strengths and career aspirations. Meet Sean Vassilaros, co-founder and CEO of KANNY, a startup that is revolutionizing the hiring process through revealing a candidate's work character, and taking a new approach to training and development. The GuestSean Vassilaros is a mission-driven entrepreneur and philanthropist leveraging technology for social impact. As CEO of KANNY, he is transforming hiring through peer-driven Character Checks, providing a vital t...2025-03-111h 08
Make Work Work BetterS1 E18 Sean Vassilaros Interview The Journey of an Entrepreneur: Lessons LearnedSummary
In this episode of the Make Work Work Better podcast, host Marc Reynolds engages with Sean Vassilaros, an entrepreneur and leader passionate about improving workplace dynamics. Sean shares his journey from starting a tech company in the 90s to navigating personal and professional challenges, emphasizing the importance of optimism, character, and purpose in leadership. He discusses his involvement with Operation Underground Railroad, a nonprofit fighting human trafficking, and highlights the significance of character traits in effective leadership. The conversation culminates in Sean's advocacy for 'character intelligence' as a vital component in today's business landscape, aiming to restore integrity and p...2024-12-1040 min
School for Startups RadioOctober 18, 2024 – Character Assessment Sean Vassilaros and Taxes on Tips Andrew WilfordSean Vassilaros – CEO of KANNY – Character Assessment for Hiring – Jim’s Favorite
Sean Vassilaros is an accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist dedicated to leveraging technology for positive societal impact. At the core of his work is a commitment to character and family, where integrity plays a central role in every pursuit. As the CEO of KANNY, he is leading the charge in transforming hiring practices through peer-driven character assessment. KANNY utilizes advanced technology to gather and verify feedback from previous and current colleagues, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of a candidate’s character while respecting the privacy of both parties. Th...2024-10-1853 min
The Use Case PodcastAvoiding Costly Hiring Mistakes with Sean Vassilaros Founder at KANNYWe discuss the importance of character in the hiring process, exploring the challenges of assessing character and the impact of hiring the wrong person. We highlight the role of references, the need for candid peer reviews, and the significance of character in building successful teams while avoiding costly hiring mistakes.In this episode, we look at character, hiring process, challenges, wrong hire, references, peer reviews, successful teams, hiring mistakes, transparency. Discover how character assessments and transparency can revolutionize hiring, leading to better decision-making and alignment between candidates and employers.Key Takeaways
Character is a...2024-07-2552 min
KidFirst SportsEp 4: Volunteer Parent Coaching - changing kids’ lives for freeThousands of parents and family members volunteer to coach youth sports every season.
What's the most important thing to know? That coaching kids is 90% about helping them have an extraordinary experience, and 10% is teaching them to be better at that sport. Coaching children is a sacred honor. And even if you know nothing about the sport you're coaching you have the opportunity to change their lives.
Here is the links from the episode:
3 Golden Tips for Volunteer Parent Coaches
Hailey Mayz Foundation (Sean's daughter's charity)
Calle & Free the Game, Street Soccer Company and Non-Profit
Dadbodsoccer YouTube channel (please subscribe!)
Street Socc...2023-06-0732 min
Live Long and Master AgingSean Vassilaros - providing answers for every biological questionSean Vassilaros is the Chief Operating Officer with THREAD, a virtual research platform that helps researchers gather data for clinical research. The company has developed the concept of a virtual visit. It enables researchers to connect with patients and volunteers via a video chat instead of requiring them to attend on-site clinic visits. The idea is that it saves time and money over conventional ways to carry out research, but still produces reliable and secure data. In this LLAMA podcast interview, Sean explains how the platform works and his “lofty” goal of helping researchers provide answers for "every biological questio...2018-10-1125 minLive Long and Master AgingSean Vassilaros - providing answers for every biological questionSean Vassilaros is the Chief Operating Officer with THREAD, a virtual research platform that helps researchers gather data for clinical research. The company has developed the concept of a virtual visit. It enables researchers to connect with patients and volunteers via a video chat instead of requiring them to attend on-site clinic visits. The idea is that it saves time and money over conventional ways to carry out research, but still produces reliable and secure data. In this LLAMA podcast interview, Sean explains how the platform works and his “lofty” goal of helping researchers provide answers for "every biological questio...2018-10-1125 min