Best Protip Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 218 - Thank God for the French Army 34:56

2d ago34:56

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Equipment and organization episode! Even if the French commanders got thoroughly discredited after 1940, the actual gear used by the army kept a decent reputation. But that might not be entirely justified as their arsenal was riddled with deficiencies all its own. Bibliography for this episode: Doughty, Robert Allan The Seeds of Disaster: The Devel…

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The Future of Work: Insights from Dr. Angela Jackson 42:33

2d ago42:33

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Future of Work 01:26 The Impact of Family Background on Career 03:05 Career Journey and Work-Life Integration 05:48 The Shift in Workplace Culture Post-Pandemic 10:56 The Importance of Intentional Office Presence 14:39 Future of Work Grand Challenge and Reskilling 19:15 AI's Role in the Future of Work 21:26 Empowe…

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Adria Ferrier: Workplace AI for Life's Milestones: LIVE from Transform 16:24

4d ago16:24

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Adria Ferrier is the founder of Elayne, an AI copilot for financial and estate management. Elayne's mission is to modernize estate planning and affairs settlements, making it more accessible, efficient, and integrated into daily life. She launched Elayne after experiencing firsthand the disjointed, frustrating challenges fa…

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Steve Hunt: The Science of Hiring: LIVE from Transform 20:40

5d ago20:40

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LIVE from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas!Steve Hunt is focused on helping companies design and deploy technology-enabled processes to improve workforce adaptability, experience, and productivity. I believe that meaningful and fulfilling work is critical to human happiness. Creating high-quality work environments positively influences the lives of empl…

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AJ Thomas: Making Good Trouble: LIVE from Transform! 15:08

6d ago15:08

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LIVE from Transform 2025!AJ Thomas is Founder and CEO of The Troublemaker Lab, an experience lab for legendary founders and their teams, and Founder and General Partner at Good Trouble Ventures, a VC fund investing in the Future of Entertainment & Creativity and its Digital Transformation. With a non-traditional background spanning startups, ventur…

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E-commerce Insights from Global Branding Expert Bashak Ilhan 39:52

9d ago39:52

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00:00 Introduction to Branding and Business Development 02:50 The Influence of Family on Entrepreneurial Spirit 06:08 Early Experiences in Business and Marketing 09:02 Understanding E-commerce and Market Trends 12:12 The Essence of Branding and Customer Connection 15:01 Navigating Business Transformation Challenges 18:00 Consulting Dynamics and Cli…

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Episode 217 - Building the Shield 28:22

10d ago28:22

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I'm talking about bunkers today and I desperately hope you guys are as excited as I am. Bibliography for this episode: Doughty, Robert Allan The Seeds of Disaster: The Development of French Army Doctrine 1919-1939 Archon Books 1985 Kaufmann, J.E. and H.W. Kaufmann Fortress France: The Maginot Line and French Defenses in World War II Praeger Securit…

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Cori Faro: Unpacking the Employee Value Proposition: LIVE from Transform! 20:10

11d ago20:10

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LIVE from Transform 2025 Las Vegas!Cori Faro is the VP of Talent Acquisition at Okta, where she leads a global team with over 17 years of experience in the recruiting industry. Under her leadership, Okta has strengthened its commitment to comprehensive hiring practices and innovative talent strategies. Cori is dedicated to enhancing the candidate e…

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Trailblazing Workplace Expert Laurie Ruettimann: LIVE from Transform! 12:40

12d ago12:40

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Laurie Ruittimann: The Future of Hiring – Live from Transform 2025Laurie Ruettimann is a former HR leader turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. In 2009, CNN recognized her as one of America’s top career advisors and Forbes named her blog as one of the Top 100 blogs for women. Those two events propelled her into the spotlight of fixing the world…

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Mita Mallick: On a Mission to Fix What’s Broken at Work: LIVE from Transform 15:58

13d ago15:58

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LIVE from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas! Mita Mallick is a change maker with a track record of transforming culture and business. She gives innovative, culturally resonant ideas a voice and serves customers and communities with purpose. She’s had an extensive career as a multicultural marketer in the beauty and consumer goods space, being a fierce ad…

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Hugo Malan: Future Proofing Workforce Solutions 47:38

16d ago47:38

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00:00 Introduction to Yugo Milan and His Background 03:06 The Intersection of Technology and Talent Strategy 06:00 Government Efficiency and Workforce Management 08:55 Navigating Layoffs and Performance Management 12:00 Job Market Strategies for the Unemployed 15:05 Understanding Workforce Solutions 18:08 The Need for Better People Management 21:04…

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CHRO Angela Cheng-Cimini: LIVE from Transform 2025 13:35

18d ago13:35

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Angela most recently served as the Senior Vice President, Talent &; Chief Human Resources Officer for Harvard Business Publishing. In this role, Cheng-Cimini led the Human Resources and Facilities & Administration units, spearheaded efforts to develop a talent roadmap that supports the business strategy and created a deeply…

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Episode 216 - Marching to the Wrong Beat 31:06

19d ago31:06

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Today we move away from the overview history of France to focus on purely military matters. Namely, how the French went wrong in preparing for the next war and how that would play into the disaster of 1940. Bibliography for this episode: Doughty, Robert Allan The Seeds of Disaster: The Development of French Army Doctrine 1919-1939 Archon Books 1985…

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HiBob CMO Sarah Reynolds: Live from Transform 2025 20:43

19d ago20:43

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Live from Transform 2025!Sarah Reynolds (they/them) is a creative, award-winning marketing executive and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). A veteran of the HR software market, Sarah is currently Chief Marketing Officer at Hibob, where they bring their deep industry knowledge, passion for storytelling, and keen eye for…

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Tubi's People Leaders: Natasha Valani & Cristina Navarro: LIVE from Transform 2025 21:24

20d ago21:24

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Live from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas!I am excited to welcome Tubi's people leaders, Natasha Valani & Cristina Navarro.Natasha Valani serves as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Tubi Media Group at Fox Corporation. In her role, she oversees talent management, performance, recruitment, culture & belonging, as well as the overall emplo…

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Mike Koenigs: Identifying Your Superpower for Success 1:00:01

23d ago1:00:01

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00:00 Introduction to Mike Koenigs 01:16 Humble Beginnings and Early Influences 02:51 Journey into Technology and Early Career 05:12 The Rise of Digital Marketing and Early Resistance 10:00 First Exit and Transition to Consulting 15:06 Guiding Founders and Identifying Superpowers 21:56 Navigating Identity Crisis After Exits 24:01 AI Automation and …

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Amira Barger: EVP @ Edelman: The Price of Nice: Live @ Transform 2025 16:23

24d ago16:23

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LIVE from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas!Amira Barger is an award-winning Executive Vice President of Communications and Head of DEI Advisory at Edelman, providing senior reputation management and polycultural counsel to clients across the globe. Recently named Woman of the Year by Women Health Care Executives, Top 100 Executives by Involve People, To…

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Daniel Chait - CEO @ Greenhouse: The Future of Hiring – Live from Transform 2025 21:51

25d ago21:51

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LIVE from Transform 2025!Daniel Chait is CEO & co-founder of Greenhouse, the fastest-growing enterprise Talent Acquisition Suite. Greenhouse helps thousands of companies around the world become great at hiring, by creating tools to help deliver exceptional candidate experiences; identify and attract top talent; make smarter hiring decisions; and dr…

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Mike Stafiej: CEO @ ERIN, Employee Referral Automation- LIVE from Transform 2025 14:53

26d ago14:53

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Live from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas!Mike Stafiej is the founder and CEO of ERIN, a Pittsburgh-based SaaS startup that streamlines employee referrals for enterprise businesses around the world. ERIN is a strategic recruiting tool for hundreds of businesses with over 3 million employees in over 100 countries, and has automated over half a billion d…

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Brett Coin- Chief Transformation Officer at Findem- LIVE from Transform 2025 21:57

27d ago21:57

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Brett Coin is the Chief Transformation Officer at Findem, an AI first, workflow automation platform for sourcing, CRM and analytics. Prior to Findem, Brett spent 20+ years in TA as a practitioner in sourcer, recruiter, manager and leadership roles for global companies such as Okta, Intuit and Cisco. Brett is originally from New Jersey, but has been…

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Rhona Barnett-Pierce: The Power of Video in Recruitment & Talent Attraction 43:08

1M ago43:08

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00:00 Introduction to Rona Barnett-Pearse 03:02 Rona's Journey into Talent Acquisition 06:13 The Role of Content in Talent Attraction 09:01 Navigating the Interview Process 11:57 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 15:03 Building Perceptible Studios 18:06 Authenticity in Video Content Creation 19:35 The Art of Delegation and Trust 21:25 Leveraging Vi…

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Episode 215 - Empire of Necessity 29:46

1M ago29:46

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For France, lacking in both population count, natural resources, and industry when compared to their hostile neighbor, the colonies were indispensable. But the lackluster engagement from the Popular Front government would help drive local leaders from forming partnerships with their imperial overlords, as even a supposedly friendly government ruled…

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From Producer to Top Sports Broadcaster: Cultivating Audacity with Anne Marie Anderson 55:49

1M ago55:49

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00:00 Introduction to Anne Marie Anderson 05:39 The Journey Begins: Early Influences and Career Path 10:06 Breaking into Broadcasting: First Experiences on Air 12:51 Recalibrating Rejection: Lessons Learned 13:30 Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry 18:29 Learning from Legends: Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant 22:39 The Impact of Kobe Bryant's Legacy 2…

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Episode 214 - The Popular Front in Power 31:38

1M ago31:38

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The honeymoon period of the Popular Front was basically nil within the actual French government. The establishment may have been willing to entertain limited reforms, but sweeping changes were out of the question, killing the momentum of the entire movement and dooming it to failure. Bibliography for this episode: Jackson, Julian The Politics of De…

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Beyond Style: Max Israel’s Mission to Empower Men with Y Chroma 1:12:26

2M ago1:12:26

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00:00 Introduction to Max Israel and Ychroma 02:03 The Entrepreneurial Spirit and Origin Stories 04:42 Journey into Tech and Early Ventures 09:15 Building a Software Company from Scratch 12:59 Navigating Challenges in Business 19:03 The Emotional Journey of Exiting a Business 21:28 The Birth of Ychroma and Fashion Aspirations 24:10 The Birth of Ych…

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Episode 213 - By Popular Acclaim 28:21

2M ago28:21

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By the time the Popular Front came to power it seemed like nothing would be the same in France. Politics were polarizing, the Communists became a viable electoral force, and the old order appeared dead and buried. Strikes were sweeping the nation and the business class appeared to be in retreat. It wouldn't last, but it felt great at the time. Bibl…

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Ben Weiss: Building the Future of Sneakers with AI 43:23

2M ago43:23

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00:00 Introduction to Ben Weiss and Sintelay 02:51 Lessons from Family: Resilience and Independence 04:41 The Entrepreneurial Spark: Inspiration from Steve Jobs 06:39 Navigating the Transition to Entrepreneurship 08:16 Networking: The Key to Opportunities 10:36 The Birth of Legends and Leaders Podcast 12:34 The First Episode: Insights and Preparati…

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Episode 212 - Prelude to the Popular Front 32:16

2M ago32:16

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Switching topics to France in the mid-to-late 1930s, today I cover the early coming together of the Popular Front in France. Expect becoming re-acquainted with the political and economic situation there at the time, as well as an introduction to the key factions and figures that would comprise the Front. Bibliography for this episode: Jackson, Juli…

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Steve Cadigan: LinkedIN's First CHRO: The Human Side of Recruiting in a Tech-Driven World 1:08:34

2M ago1:08:34

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00:00 Introduction to Steve Cadigan and His Journey 02:04 Discovering a Passion for HR and Recruiting 05:40 The Human Element in Recruiting 07:34 Leveraging Technology in Talent Acquisition 10:37 Reimagining Recruiting for Future Needs 12:42 Creating a Culture of Growth and Learning 15:24 The Challenge of Experience vs. Potential 17:14 Every Busine…

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The Lea Turner Story: The Unfiltered Reality of Entrepreneurship 1:12:58

2M ago1:12:58

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00:00 Introduction to Leah Turner and Her Journey 03:12 The Evolution of Leah's Career and Business 06:00 Navigating Challenges and Embracing Change 08:51 Finding Authenticity on LinkedIn 12:03 Overcoming Haters and Building Resilience 15:09 The Foundation of Leah's Training Approach 17:57 The Transition from Transcription to LinkedIn Training 20:5…

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Episode 211 - The Kids Aren't Alright 36:42

2M ago36:42

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Today I finally wrap this miniseries with a look at the Hitler Youth, how it developed and its role in the Nazi state. I also touch on the effects of Nazism on the German educational system. Like most things it had any effect on, it wasn't great! Bibliography for this episode: HW Koch The Hitler Youth: Origins and Development 1922-1945 Cooper Squar…

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BEST OF: The POZcast E1: Quentin (Q) Allums 30:30

2M ago30:30

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First aired 2/11/19In honor of the 6th anniversary of #thePOZcast, its fun to look back at Episode 1, where it all started....with a recorded zoom call. Enjoy!First episode of the POZ Cast! Adam & Q Connect the online, offline. Here is a look into a raw first time networking conversation.Check out all shows: www.thePOZcast.comwww.youtube.com/thePOZ…

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Tom Conlon: Building a Successful Creative Agency from Scratch 50:22

2M ago50:22

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00:00 Introduction to Tom Conlin and North Street 03:06 Family Background and Early Influences 05:59 Navigating Color Blindness in Design 09:00 The College Experience and Creative Awakening 12:03 Early Career and Writing Journey 15:05 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 17:59 Building Client Relationships and Retention 20:58 Scaling the Business and …

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Episode 210 - Labyrinth, Part II 30:13

2M ago30:13

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Today I take a look at the development of the Nazi security apparatus while under the supervision of the SS. This will include a proper description of the activities of the Gestapo, as well as how the regular police fit into the picture, and how these groups interacted with the SD. Plus, a guest appearance from the SA. Bibliography for this episode…

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The Art of Recruiting: Insights from industry expert Benjamin Mena 51:26

3M ago51:26

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00:00 Introduction to Benjamin Mina and His Journey 02:56 The Impact of a Military Family Background 06:05 Career Aspirations and Early Challenges 09:00 The Evolution of a Recruiter: From Struggles to Success 12:07 Understanding the Art of Recruiting 14:50 Building Strong Client Relationships 18:07 The Birth of the Elite Recruiter Podcast 21:01 The…

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Episode 209 - Labyrinth, Part I 28:00

3M ago28:00

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Today is the first of a two-parter covering the General SS. The sub-section of the group covered a lot of the administrative activities, but also oversaw the efforts to merge the police forces of Germany into the organization. This would never be totally completed, but the closeness of the SS and law enforcement in Germany was such that they would …

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BEST OF: Leah McSweeney: Real Talk on her Life & Business Journey (E316) 57:57

3M ago57:57

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Theme 03:00 Leah McSweeney's Journey to Reality TV 06:40 Hesitation and Decision to Join Reality TV 10:07 Leah McSweeney's Conversion to Judaism 26:16 Origin Story of Married to the Mob 30:49 Starting the Brand Married to the Mob 31:43 Starting Married to the Mob 32:39 Learning on the Fly 33:01 Dealing with Challenges…

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Episode 208 - Worst of the Worst 30:20

3M ago30:20

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Name of the episode says it all. Today covers the pre-war development of the SS-TV, the Concentration/Death Camp guards, and the SS-VT, the early form of the Waffen-SS. Bibliography for this episode: Hohne, Heinz The Order of the Death's Head: The Story of Hitler's SS Penguin Books 2000 Weale, Adrian Army of Evil: A History of the SS Penguin Books …

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From Refugee to Billion-Dollar Innovator: Shaahin Cheyene’s Epic Journey of Resilience, Reinvention, and Redefining Success 1:00:33

3M ago1:00:33

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00:00 The Journey Begins: A Story of Migration 02:55 The Immigrant Work Ethic: Hard Work and Resilience 06:00 Breaking Away: The Path to Independence 08:48 The First Steps into Entrepreneurship 12:06 Creating Herbal Ecstasy: A Legal Business Venture 14:59 Navigating Challenges: Learning on the Fly 18:09 The Rise and Fall of a Billion-Dollar Busines…

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Episode 207 - Army of Darkness 28:33

3M ago28:33

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No story of the militarization of German society would be complete without talking about the SS. Possibly the most iconic image of Nazi Germany, aside from images of its victims, was the ominous, black-clad figure. This first installment will introduce the group, its general composition, as well as some of its high-level developments to start off t…

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The Future of Recruiting: TA Tech Insights from Nick Livingston 47:19

3M ago47:19

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00:00 The Evolution of Recruiting 02:43 Transitioning to In-House Recruiting 04:37 Navigating Corporate Culture and Challenges 06:48 The Role of Candidate Experience 08:43 Assessing Candidates: A vs. B Players 10:00 Curiosity as a Key Trait in Recruiting 12:13 The Birth of Honet and Interview Intelligence 17:50 Taking the Leap: From Employee to Ent…

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Episode 206 - Normality Under Nazism, Part II 38:03

3M ago38:03

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The lengths that I covered last week that the Nazis went to in order to keep the people happy were not done for the love of leisure. The demands of the Third Reich and its rearmament drive were all-consuming and behind the facade of a happy, prosperous Germany was a reality of unrelenting labor. Bibliography for this episode: Kershaw, Ian Popular O…

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Adam Posner: ERE Keynote: Breaking Through Noise in Talent Acquisition- Leveraging Podcasting 39:48

3M ago39:48

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00:00 Introduction to Adam Posner's Journey 03:00 Challenges in Talent Acquisition 05:58 Redefining Company Culture 08:46 The Role of Podcasts in Recruitment 11:48 Case Studies of Successful Podcasts 17:56 Creating Engaging Content for Candidates 25:11 Building a Podcast Strategy 29:49 Evaluating Podcast Success and ROI…

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Breaking Bias & Building Brands: Sarah Reynolds on Inclusive Leadership, HiBob’s Growth, and Marketing Innovation 54:31

4M ago54:31

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00:00 Introduction to Sarah Reynolds 05:32 Lessons from Early Career Challenges 12:10 Understanding and Addressing Unconscious Biases 20:45 Building Inclusive Teams at HiBob 27:26 Differentiating in a Competitive Market 32:41 Navigating Change and Innovation 40:47 Challenges in a Saturated Market 48:22 Defining Success Authentically…

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Episode 205 - Normality Under Nazism, Part I 27:05

4M ago27:05

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The aggression and militarization of society in Nazi Germany may have been most openly expressed in its rearmament and bellicose foreign policy, but a critical element too was in how that state engaged with its own people. Getting everyone onboard with a general war was no small task for a state in its infancy, and this week I start taking a look a…

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Finding Identity After Olympic Hopeful: Nina Sossamon-Pogue's Transition to Emmy-Winning Journalist 45:34

4M ago45:34

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00:00 Introduction to Nina Sossamon-Pogue 02:27 The Journey of a Navy Brat 04:56 The Pressure of Competitive Gymnastics 10:21 Transitioning from Gymnastics to Journalism 13:39 Finding Identity After Injury 17:09 The Start of a Journalism Career 20:08 A Memorable Live Reporting Experience 21:35 The Emmy Experience: Validation and Triumph 24:06 From …

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Episode 204 - Prodigal Son 31:38

4M ago31:38

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It seemed that after the re-occupation of the Rhineland that Hitler had gotten the measure of the UK and France, and that what had seemed impossible previously was now quite the opposite. To that end, he was finally able to achieve one of the biggest goals of both the Nazis and German nationalists in general: the unification of Austria to Germany. …

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Episode 203 - The Nazi in the Room 28:04

4M ago28:04

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The name of the game for 1930s Germany was escalation. Not just in armaments, but in diplomatic moves as well. From small moves to prevent coalitions forming against them, to major plays to bring down the Versailles order, the Nazis only grew bolder as they began to realize the West lacked the wherewithal to stop them. Bibliography for this episode…

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Engineering Curiosity: From Tesla to the Cannabis Space - Founder of Wynk Angus Rittenburg 42:35

4M ago42:35

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00:00 Introduction to Angus Rittenberg and Wynk 02:56 Foundations of Curiosity and Problem Solving 06:09 Journey to Tesla and Battery Design 08:59 The Interview Process at Tesla 12:00 The Future of Energy: Batteries vs. Fossil Fuels 15:08 Transitioning from Tesla to Entrepreneurship 18:07 Creating a New Cannabis Beverage 20:56 The Science of Cannab…

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Episode 202 - If At First You Don't Succeed 28:57

4M ago28:57

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We all know the Germans annexed Austria in 1938, but the story of how they tried to overthrow their southern neighbor in 1934 doesn't get as much attention. Today I'll be covering the politics and instability that created a window of opportunity, or perhaps more the scant impression of one, to be exploited by the Nazis. Bibliography for this episod…

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