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Nov. 20, 2024

BEST OF #thePOZcast: Dave Scatchard: (PART 2) Journey from NHL Enforc…

FIRST AIRED 1/28/22 Part 1: https://www.thepozcast.com/dave-scatchard-journey-from-nhl-enforcer-to-recovery-from-near-death-part-1/ Dave Scatchard is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre. He played in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyotes, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues. In 2011, …

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Nov. 15, 2024

AJ Gibson: Finding Purpose After Rock Bottom

My guest on E392 of #thePOZCAST is AJ Gibson. AJ Gibson, TV host, 2x Emmy presenter, and bestselling author of Flipping the Script: Bouncing Back From Life’s Rock Bottom Moments.AJ first gained national recognition as the host of the FOX …

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Nov. 8, 2024

David Rodolitz: Going Beyond Service: The Essence of Hospitality

David Rodolitz is a passionate and seasoned hospitality industry professional with over 20 years of experience owning and operating a diverse range of food and beverage establishments in New York City. From James Beard-nominated and Michelin-acknowledged restaurants to iconic bars …

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Nov. 5, 2024

Rebecca Carr: Navigating Challenges in Modern Hiring

Rebecca has spent nearly a decade leading product at SmartRecruiters, most recently as Chief Product Officer, NOW CEO. With her deep knowledge of the platform and the company’s product-focused strategy, she’s perfectly positioned to take SmartRecruiters to the next level. …

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Nov. 4, 2024

Cris Grossmann: Innovating Frontline Worker Hiring Through Trust and …

Cris Grossmann, the author of The Rise of the Frontline Worker, is a tech entrepreneur whose company Beekeeper has raised $196.5M in funding and supplies its mobile productivity and collaboration platform to some of the world’s biggest and best-known organizations, …

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Nov. 1, 2024

Marshall Goldsmith: Managing Ego and Self-awareness in Leadership

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the only two-time Thinkers50 #1 leadership thinker in the world. He has been recognized as the #1 executive coach in the world for over a decade. He is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of …

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Oct. 30, 2024

Matt O'Connor: Building a Winning HR Tech Sales Team

In this conversation, Adam Posner interviews Matt O'Connor, the CRO of HireRoad. They discuss various aspects of sales, customer relationships, and leadership in the HR tech industry. They explore the importance of understanding customer needs, the role of AI in …

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Oct. 29, 2024

Lydia Wu: Real Talk: Navigating the Future of HR Tech

In this engaging conversation, Adam Posner speaks with Lydia Wu about the evolving landscape of HR technology, the challenges HR professionals face, and the importance of strategic partnerships within organizations. They discuss the impact of remote work, the role of …

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Oct. 28, 2024

Stephanie Manzelli: Balancing Tech with the Human Side of HR

In this conversation, Adam Posner interviews Stephanie Manzelli, the SVP of People, Talent, DEI at employ, discussing the intersection of HR and technology. They explore the challenges of balancing technology with the human aspect of HR, the importance of effective …

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Oct. 25, 2024

Angela Hood: Unlocking Human Potential with AI

In this episode of #thePOZcast, Adam Posner interviews Angela Hood, CEO and founder of ThisWay Global, a company focused on using AI to mitigate bias in recruitment. Angela shares her entrepreneurial journey, her challenges as a woman in construction and …

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Oct. 23, 2024

Ben Mones: AI vs. AI: The Future of Recruitment Safety

Ben Mones is the founder and CEO of Fama, a modern candidate screening solution that makes hiring great people easy. Fama leverages online signals to identify candidate fit, helping organizations answer big questions like how a candidate might act around …

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Oct. 22, 2024

Navigating Leadership with John Federman, CEO @ HireRoad

John Federman currently serves as the CEO of HireRoad, driving strategic initiatives and fostering growth with his extensive executive leadership experience. Prior to HireRoad, he held notable positions, including Chief Corporate Development Officer at Salsify and CEO of JRNI, where …

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Oct. 21, 2024

Shane Noe: HR Tech Insights: Metrics That Matter

Shane Noe is based in San Francisco and is Vice President of People Operations at ClickUp. He began his career in finance by working at companies like Apple, Google, and Box. He made the mid-career transition to HR out of …

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Oct. 18, 2024

Mandy Rassi, CMO @ Michaels: Navigating Career Transitions and Settin…

My guest on E376 of #thePOZCAST is Mandy Rassi! Mandy joined Michaels in April 2022. As Senior Vice President and CMO, Mandy leads the marketing, loyalty, and customer organization and develops strategy, planning, and execution for Michaels’ 1,300 stores. This …

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Oct. 11, 2024

Maha Abouelenein: The 7 Rules of Self-Reliance

Maha Abouelenein is a personal branding expert, CEO and founder of the global communications consulting firm Digital and Savvy, and author of the forthcoming book, *7 Rules of Self-Reliance* (October 2024). With over three decades of experience, Maha has crafted …

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Oct. 4, 2024

Zach Roseman: Solving the Challenges of Hiring with Draftboard

My guest on #thePOZCAST is Zach Roseman. Zach founded Draftboard almost two years ago to solve a problem: Companies routinely offer referral bonuses for new hires, but they limit those bonuses to their own employees. Why? Enter Draftboard, a platform …

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Sept. 27, 2024

Dandan Zhu: Lessons from Building The Wealth Trifecta in the Recruitm…

Dandan Zhu leveraged her career as a top-billing headhunter and her #7777rule to build technical and executive search direct hire practices, which she parlayed into real estate investing. At age 28, she achieved FIRE (financial independence, retirement early). She is …

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Sept. 20, 2024

Sean Behr: Fountain CEO: Transforming Hiring for Frontline Workers

Sean Behr, the CEO of Fountain, the company transforming the hiring process for hourly workers. Sean and the team have helped over 80M applicants in 75 countries at places like Stitch Fix, Sweetgreen, and goPuff. Fountain has raised $225M to …

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Sept. 13, 2024

Amit Matani: How to Utilize AI to Remove the Friction in Recruiting

Our guest on E373 of #thePOZCAST is Amit Matani, CEO of Wellfound (formerly Anglelist Talent). He has spent the last decade working on what fuels him: helping startups and job seekers connect. Before taking leadership, he spent his career in …

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Sept. 11, 2024

BEST OF: Jesse Cole: Entertaining Fans First: The Savannah Bananas's …

FIRST AIRED: 6/23/23 My guest on E272 of #thePOZcast is Jesse Cole, The Man In The Yellow Tux himself! Jesse is the founder and owner of Fans First Entertainment, home to the Savannah Bananas as well as The Party Animals …

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Sept. 6, 2024

Jarrod Lopiccolo: The Power of Niche Specialization in Marketing

Jarrod Lopiccolo, co-founder and CEO of Noble Studios, shares his journey from architecture to digital marketing. He emphasizes anticipating clients' needs and owning their problems to build long-lasting relationships. Lopiccolo also discusses the need for agencies to be trusted consultants …

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Aug. 30, 2024

Jacob Rupp: The Journey of Faith from Rabbi to a Top Business Coach

With over a decade of experience working with leaders and companies ranging from startups to those with over a billion dollar valuation in various industries, including tech, real estate, and industrial cleaning, Jacob has seen what creates success. He has …

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Aug. 23, 2024

Gali Arnon: The Future of Work is Fractional, Fiverr CBO

Gali Arnon is Fiverr's Chief Business Officer and marketplace, the #1 freelancing marketplace with over $360M in annual revenue and over 4M active buyers. She manages the multimillion-dollar company’s business strategy, product development, and implementation. Before her CBO role, Gali …

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Aug. 16, 2024

Michael Browning Jr: An Entrepreneur's Lessons in Building the Urban …

Michael Browning Jr. is the CEO and Founder of Unleashed Brands, which he launched in 2021 to fill a market gap for trusted kid's activities. Unleashed Brands includes popular franchises like Urban Air Adventure Park, Snapology, Premier Martial Arts, The …

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