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July 14, 2025

Slowing Down Is Cool: Ditch the Hustle Culture!

Check out Ben Lee on #thePOZcast https://www.thepozcast.com/456 We're exploring the power of slowing down! Discover why the constant pressure of 'go, go, go' is toxic, and learn how to truly practice what we preach. Join us as we embrace the cool side of slowing down and living authentically. #SlowingDown #Mindfulness…

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July 14, 2025

Transforming Employee Benefits with Overalls: Jon Cooper, CEO & Founder

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for…

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July 10, 2025

From Start Up Burnout to Finding Balance: Ben Lee's Journey

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for…

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July 9, 2025

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July 2, 2025

BEST OF: Will Guidara: The Pursuit of Unreasonable Hospitality

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…

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July 2, 2025

Build Your Own Table: Unleash Your Inner MVP!

Check out Abi Adamson on #thePOZcast https://www.thepozcast.com/456 The magic resides within us. Don't let anyone diminish your worth or make you feel invisible. We focus on how to build your own path when opportunity seems absent. You are the MVP; create your own seat at the table! #Motivation #SelfEmpowerment #Inspiration…

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July 1, 2025

Facing the Storm: Angus Collins on Mental Health

Full audio: https://www.thepozcast.com/441 Facing the Storm: Record Holding Endurance Rower Angus Collins Mental Health Journey My guest on E441 of #thePOZcast is Angus Collins—the most successful ocean rower on the planet and a man whose life story reads like a movie script. Born on the island of Guam and raised…

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June 30, 2025

From Start Up Burnout to Balance: Ben Lee's Journey

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for…

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June 30, 2025

Workplace Discrimination: My Shocking Experiences & Untold Story

Check out Abi Adamson on #thePOZcast https://www.thepozcast.com/456 Our journey through workplace discrimination reveals painful experiences. We share how we felt overlooked and silenced in the industry. We unpack the HR team's biases, emphasizing the unfairness of decisions based on appearance and background. #WorkplaceDiscrimination #HR #CareerAdvice #Equality #DiversityandInclusion #BlackWomenInTech #CareerChallenges #EmploymentLaw…

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June 26, 2025

Abi Adamson: Breaking Down Barriers in the People Business

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for…

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June 25, 2025

Nick Lavery: Recalibrated Warrior Returns to Battle

LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/440 Nick Lavery: Recalibrated Warrior: Life Beyond Borders: A Soldier's Perspective My guest on #thePOZCAST is Nick Lavery, a true American Hero. He is an active-duty Green Beret and a true embodiment of grit, resilience, and service. After surviving a devastating insider attack in Afghanistan in 2013 that…

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June 24, 2025

BEST OF: Kevin Smith: From Clerks to NFTs & The Future of Indie Filmmaking

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for…

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June 23, 2025

Leadership & Burnout: Finding Your 'Why' with Kanter's Law

President Randy Shacka on #thePOZcast LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/455 Kanter's Law in management says change has a tough middle. We explore leadership ruts, burnout, and rediscovering your purpose. We also discuss weighing pros & cons and brand love. #Leadership #Burnout #Kanter'sLaw #Management #Purpose #Motivation #CareerAdvice #BrandLove #ProsAndCons #ChangeManagement

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June 21, 2025

Building Community: The 2 Men and a Truck Story

President Randy Shacka on #thePOZcast LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/455 We share the story of a single mom, Mary Ellen, who started 2 Men and a Truck with her children. The business was not for profit, but to provide opportunities and help people get jobs in Lansing, Michigan. Her vision was community-focused.…

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June 19, 2025

From Intern to President: Randy Shacka's Inspiring Journey at Two Men and a Truck

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for…

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June 19, 2025

Facing Fears: Can He Row Solo? Motivation vs. Willpower!

Join **our** insightful discussion on facing fears and finding motivation! **We** explore overcoming challenges, the power of teamwork, and battling the temptation to give up. Discover **our** strategies for persevering through tough times and avoiding a negative spiral. #Motivation #Fear #Challenge #Motivation #Fear #Challenge #Teamwork #Willpower #Perseverance #Mindset #Inspiration #Success…

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June 18, 2025

Rowing to Resilience: Lessons for Mental Health & Overcoming Challenges

Listen to Record Champion-rower, Angus Collins on #thePOZcast: https://www.thepozcast.com/441 Explore insights on resilience training and mental health with expert coaching. Discover how life challenges connect with personal growth. Learn to apply lessons from ocean rowing to overcoming depression and addiction. #Resilience #MentalHealth #ResilienceTraining #MentalHealth #Coaching #OvercomingDepression #AddictionRecovery #PersonalGrowth #LifeChallenges #OceanRowing…

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June 17, 2025

Mental Health Journey: Angus's Depression Battle & Empowerment

Angus shares our mental health journey, discussing ups and downs, and coming to terms with lifelong struggles. Our lesson: talking about it is the biggest medicine we have, it is vital and empowering. #MentalHealth #Depression #MentalHealthJourney #Empowerment #SelfCare #Wellbeing #AngusStory #MentalHealthAwareness Listen to Record Champion-rower, Angus Collins on #thePOZcast: https://www.thepozcast.com/441…

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June 16, 2025

Men's Mental Health: Breaking Stigmas & Finding Support

Listen to Record Champion-rower, Angus Collins on #thePOZcast: https://www.thepozcast.com/441 We explore breaking down stigmas around men's mental health. It's crucial to have consistent friends who notice when we're struggling, offering support instead of assumptions. Learn how to build a supportive network. #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #SupportSystem #Friendship #MentalWellness #SelfCare #MaleMentalHealth…

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June 15, 2025

30 & Suicidal?! My Perfect Life Was a LIE!

Listen to Record Champion-rower, Angus Collins on #thePOZcast: https://www.thepozcast.com/441 Join us as we explore a personal crisis: a successful entrepreneur's attempted suicide on his 30th birthday. Discover the internal struggles behind external success, and the search for meaning beyond achievements. What happens when everything seems perfect, but you're not? #MentalHealth…

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June 13, 2025

Kids & Mental Health: Why Dads Aren't Talking?

We explore why children aren't discussing mental health with their fathers. We emphasize educating kids early with the right language to normalize these vital conversations for the next generation. #MentalHealth #KidsMentalHealth #FathersAndSons #GenerationMentalHealth #NormalizeMentalHealth #EmotionalIntelligence #ChildrensWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #TeenMentalHealth #FamilyConversation Listen to Record Champion-rower, Angus Collins on #thePOZcast: https://www.thepozcast.com/441

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June 12, 2025

Facing the Storm: Record Holding Endurance Rower Angus Collins Mental Health Journey

#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for…

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June 12, 2025

Only 12% of companies validate candidate skills #thepozcast

Only 12% of companies validate candidate skills. Let that sink in. That means the other 88%? They’re hiring based on assumptions, not evidence. Resumes, referrals, gut feel—and hoping for the best. We’ve all seen the disconnect: Candidates who look perfect on paper but fizzle out fast. Or hidden gems that…

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June 11, 2025

Madeline Laurano: Unlocking Skills-Based Hiring: A New Era in Recruitment: Unleash 2025

Summary: In this episode of #thePOZcast, Rhona Pierce interviews Madeline Lourano, founder of Aptitude Research, about the evolving landscape of skills-based hiring. They discuss the challenges companies face in validating candidate skills, the role of AI in improving hiring processes, and the future of recruitment strategies. The conversation highlights the…

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