Hiring the wrong person happens. Keeping them too long is the real mistake.
In this episode, Sean Barnes breaks down what leaders should do when a bad hire becomes obvious. From recognizing early warning signs to coaching, supporting, and ultimately making the tough call, this conversation walks through the real cost of ignoring a poor fit.
We explore how ba ... Show More
Feb 17
269: Winning the War for Talent in 2026: Smarter Hiring Strategies
1,097 applications in three days for a single VP-level role. Today’s hiring strategy is overwhelmed by volume, automation, and noise. AI-powered recruiting tools are filtering resumes while candidates use AI to optimize applications, creating a talent acquisition process that fee ... Show More
9m 38s
Feb 10
268: People Matter More Than Power, Featuring Rod Branch
In this episode of The Way of the Wolf, Sean Barnes sits down with Rod Branch for a powerful conversation on what real leadership actually requires, caring, vulnerability, trust, and relationships. Rod shares the story behind his upcoming book (built from 52 life lessons and four ... Show More
57m 52s
Jul 2025
The Power of Feedback: Building Trust and Leadership
Lauren Fast, chief people officer at iS Clinical, highlights the critical role of feedback, empathy, and trust in today’s workplace. Fast discusses how HR leaders can navigate challenges like layoffs, cost reductions, and employee disengagement while maintaining cultural alignmen ... Show More
30m 15s
Nov 2024
Transformational Leadership
Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth." Today, we're thrilled to have Brenda Neckvatal, a two-time best-selling author, award-winning HR professional, and serial entrepreneur featured in prominent publications like Forbes and Fast Company. Bren ... Show More
34m 54s
Dec 2024
#322: Gen Z: Concious Unbossing
In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the evolving landscape of leadership, particularly focusing on Generation Z's unique approach to leadership roles. They discuss the concept of 'conscious unbossing,' where Gen ... Show More
20m 33s
Nov 2024
#317: Leading Beyond Your Direct Reports
In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of leading beyond direct reports and the concept of 360-degree leadership. They emphasize the need for building relationships, effective communication, and fostering an abundance mindset ... Show More
17m 52s