Bill Kerr, a professor at Harvard Business School, studies the increasing importance of talent clusters in our age of rapid technological advances. He argues that while talent and industries have always had a tendency to cluster, today's trend towards San Francisco, Boston, London and a handful of other cities is different. Companies need to react and tap in ... Show More
Oct 7
The Trouble with Tech Companies (and Their Strategies)
Cory Doctorow, author and digital rights advocate, argues that big tech companies from Facebook to Google and beyond have evolved - or devolved - in a disappointing way. He says that many large tech companies begin with a good product, but that over time they prioritize first bus ... Show More
26m 30s
Sep 30
How to Lead with Courage in Chaotic Times
Courage involves taking bold action despite uncertainty and fear. In a volatile business environment, it's hard to be brave. But Ranjay Gulati, a professor at Harvard Business School, says that there are strategies any of us can use to get improve our ability to make smart bets o ... Show More
32m 9s
Sep 23
Steven Pinker on Speculation Bubbles, Super Bowl Ads, and What Leaders Need to Know About Group Psychology
As a leader, psychology is fundamental to your success - whether that means understanding consumer behavior, team dynamics, or even your own biases and blind spots. Harvard professor Steven Pinker says that an important phenomena to understand is that of common knowledge and its ... Show More
27m 29s
Oct 2023
Improving Time to Offer With Technology with Lavonne Monroe at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Lavonne Monroe, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, who shares her commitment to reducing candidates’ time in the hiring funnel using the latest technology innovations.
Lavonne and Ryan di ... Show More
19m 1s
May 2024
Driving Business Growth Through Talent Insights with Sara Nathanson of Aritzia
On this episode, host Ryan Dull welcomes Sara Nathanson, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Aritzia. Sara talks about her journey through the ranks of Aritzia, her talent strategies and the hurdles and triumphs that have marked her career.
Key Takeaways:
(02:33) Sara’s trans ... Show More
25m 40s
Oct 2023
EP 131: Managing talent acquisition and scaling in a volatile market with Andrew Blevins, Head of Talent Acquisition at Cyberhaven
Join host James Mackey and his guest, Andrew Blevins - Head of Talent Acquisition at Cyberhaven, for an insightful discussion on talent acquisition strategies in today's volatile job market. Gain valuable insights into hiring plans, budgeting, and agency support during uncer ... Show More
34m 21s
Jun 2023
Improving Opportunity Visibility with Shannon Taylor at JCPenney
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Shannon Taylor, Director of Talent Acquisition at JCPenney, to hear about some of the initiatives he’s spearheading to highlight the opportunities for growth and advancement that his organization offers.
For fellow talent acquisition l ... Show More
29m 41s