Here is my HOTTEST of all-time HOT TAKES. The Ghostbusters were the original scrappy startup Entrepreneurs! Let's break down why they were successful: Ghosts were taking over NYC! This crisis demanded innovative solutions. They didn’t just sit around waiting for a solution—they invented it! Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Ray Stantz,…
LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/341 Empathy is over. Overplayed. Overused as a buzzword Overheard and under put into action. I had to ask the man himself, the real expert on DEI&B Torin Ellis for his hot take on this subject. Check out what he had to say and more as he joins…
Audio: https://www.thepozcast.com/torin-ellis-deib-more-than-just-checking-boxes-the-role-of-empathy-in-leadership/ In this conversation, Torin Ellis, a human capital strategist focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), shares his personal journey and insights. He discusses his upbringing, experiences with racism, and the importance of creating a workplace culture that is promising and not punitive. Torin defines DEIB as…
00:00 Introduction to Torin Ellis 02:31 Torin's Upbringing and Family Background 04:29 Moving Around and Experiencing Racism 07:10 The Impact of Racist Encounters 09:25 Growing Up with a Sense of Belonging 14:45 Values and Standing Up for Others 20:41 Defining DEIB: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 24:14 Assessing DEIB in…
The Hallmark of any great leader is how they rebound from a failure. It humbles you. It reminds you that you are not infallible. And that even as great as you think you are, you can still make mistakes. But it's about what you do in the moments after that…
Audio: https://the-pozcast.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-conrads-journey-innovating-from-apple-to-pandora-snapchat-and-beyond Tom Conrad’s childhood heroes didn’t wear capes — they signed their names inside the first Macintosh. Inspired by those pioneering the future of tech, teenage Tom set his eyes on a career at Apple — and not only did he achieve that dream, but he also helped build…
00:00 Introduction and Tom Conrad's Background 03:06 Tom Conrad's Time at Pandora 06:09 Analyzing Professional Opportunities 12:03 Challenges at Apple and the Importance of Collaboration 22:55 Advocating for Fair Compensation 27:45 Servant Leadership and Accountability 30:45 The Quibi Failure 35:29 Data Democratization in Healthcare 40:14 Habits for Health and Wellness…
LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/will-guidara-the-pursuit-of-unreasonable-hospitality/ "It doesn't matter what you have accomplished, It's the next thing you do that defines who you are." Let That Sink In. My conversation with National Best Selling Author and Restaurant Will Guidara was nothing short of extraordinary. His book Unreasonable Hospitality is a must-read for every…
ADUDIO: https://www.thepozcast.com/will-guidara-the-pursuit-of-unreasonable-hospitality/ "Be audacious in your goal-setting Patient in your pursuit And be willing to do whatever it takes to bring your vision to life. If you can do that, with the right people who are aligned... There is nothing short of extraordinary that you can accomplish." That single statement…
00:00 Introduction and Evoking Smiles 01:27 Background and Unreasonable Hospitality 12:05 Making it Cool to Care: Passion and Infectious Energy 29:31 The Importance of the Fan Meal: Preparing for Success 30:26 Building Relationships and Creating Community in the Workplace 31:18 Effective Communication and the Value of Daily Huddles 32:08 The…
Full audio: https://the-pozcast.simplecast.com/episodes/will-guidara-the-pursuit-of-unreasonable-hospitality Will Guidara is the founder of Thank You, a hospitality company that develops world-class destinations and helps leaders across industries transform their approach to customer service. He is also the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park. Under his leadership, the restaurant received numerous accolades, including four stars…
LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/337 Smashing the "connect" button all day is NOT "networking." Nor do you need to give equal value to all sides of a new relationship. I get it. It's not that easy, and honestly, it took me years to master. But it's the core of my success. So…
My guest on E337 of #thePOZcast is Kirsta Tan. Krista has 15+ years of experience in people operations, talent acquisition, and business strategy. She served as President of Premier Talent Partners, leading a top talent team of 65, which was honored as a "Best Place to Work" by INC and…
00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 Passion and Job Alignment 07:15 Airport Design and Travel Experience 19:10 Airport and Airline Branding 20:26 The Role of Hospitality 21:25 Unexpected Adventures 22:07 Understanding the customer journey 23:38 Creating memorable experiences for airline passengers 26:16 The role of creativity in advertising 30:42 Challenges of…
Do you want my hot take on WFH v. RTO v. Hybrid? Ultimately, it comes down to Trusting the employee you hired to get the job done regardless of where they are. That said, I am also a fan of hybrid work (with certain caveats.) Based on my experience, I…
2:34 - Upbringing in North West 3:44 - Hockey was a part of growing up 4:42 - Getting into NHL 6:05 - Chris' First Game 7:44 - First goal memory 9:33 - Business side of Hockey 10:57 - Chris's Coach 12:13 - Lesson from leadership perspective 13:09 - Inspiration from…
LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/335 AI overload is causing us to ignore the facts. Many of us are becoming so immune to recognizing AI content that we are taking everything we see, hear, and read as gospel. When, in fact, much of it is created by machines utilizing external inputs that may…
00:00 Introduction and Background 02:17 The Impact of Remote Work 03:05 The Evolution of Marketing 05:16 First Mentor and Lessons Learned 06:17 Early Career and Creative Aspirations 09:10 Immigrant Background and Family 11:02 Breaking Through Roadblocks and Glass Ceilings 12:15 Leadership Lessons and Aha Moments 13:46 Navigating Layoffs and Fair…
"What is your dream?" Have you ever been asked (or asked) this during an interview? A great leader like Angelic Vendette would ask this to find out how they could help them achieve that or where their additional skills and passions could ADD value to the team outside of the…
1:30 - 2022 Show 2:44 - Things that could go wrong 4:57 - Eminem's viral video 5:54 - Todd's Career Journey 7:04 - Todd's establishment 9:19 - Consumer Psychology / The Aha Moment 10:20 - In-house role 11:31 - Power of Internships 14:10 - Flexibility and non-working environment 15:09 -…
58 Men took their own lives during the time I recorded my podcast with Anton Nootenboom. We lose one man per minute globally to suicide. Let' that awful statistic sink in. Even if we could prevent ONE of those, any and all efforts are worth it. Men's mental health is…
#thePOZcast LIVE: People Leaders Roundtable is back! WHEN: Tuesday 5/21 @ 12p EST/ 9a PST I am excited to welcome these three incredible experts to the show, where we will dig into the latest trends and topics across Talent Access, Hiring, HR, and more! Anna Morgan: @ Careerbff & Host…
Yep, AI is going to take your job. If you do nothing about it. I promise you that every industry will either be or is currently being innovated using AI or some form of ML. The question is, what are you doing to be relevant? Are you learning what AI…
LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/336 How far do you think you could walk barefoot on the road? How long would you last? A couple of hundred feet? Maybe a mile if you pushed yourself and fought through the pain of everything you stepped on? Now imagine walking barefoot from Kathmandu to Mount…