Growing your business with People
Helping leaders grow their business through people! For Talent Acquisition and Business Leaders who want to better understand how to make recruiting a strategic competitive advantage for their company. I will interview industry innovators, business leaders, and technical subject matter experts who will offer valuable insights and practical (even prescriptive) advice that is actionable!
Sponsored by JKL Advisors, a talent acquisition consulting firm. Having experience leading teams hire more than 1 million people across 8 industries and 70+ countries, I have the depth and breadth you can count on to solve your toughest talent acquisition challenges.
Episodes
87 episodes
AI, Business, and the Future of Work with David Thomas | S8E7
In this episode, we dive into the critical role AI plays in business today, how organizations can build AI literacy, and the ways AI can empower employees and transform the workforce. David shares his insights on the challenges and opportunitie...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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1:08:18
Igniting Purpose and Passion: Unleashing Leadership Potential with Theresa Szczurek | S7E11
Host Jeff Lackey speaks with Theresa Szczurek about her diverse career journey, from her engineering roots at Bell Labs to her influential role as CIO of Colorado. Theresa shares the inspiration behind her book, Pursuit of Passion and Purpose, ...
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44:51
Unlocking Leadership Excellence: Storytelling, Resilience, and Culture with Alan Eagle, S7E10
Host Jeff Lackey sits down with Alan Eagle to explore the leadership principles that have shaped his career and the lessons he’s learned from Silicon Valley and his time at Google. They dive into Alan’s experiences co-authoring Trillion Dollar ...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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1:02:06
The Key to Exponential Growth: Speed, Transparency, and Leadership Hiring with Jamie Griffith | S7E9
Jamie Griffith discusses the critical importance of candidate experience, the speed of hiring, and effective leadership onboarding in today’s competitive talent landscape. He shares insights from his 24-year career, including 19 years in health...
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56:18
Raising Capital for Small to Large Businesses, Kevin Bibelhausen | S7E8
In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, host Jeffrey Lackey interviews Kevin Biebelhausen, a partner at Fruition Capital and president of Heritage Fabrics. Kevin shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, focusing...
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41:57
Transforming Culture: Strategy, Leadership, and Kairos Moments ft. Kristy Farewell | S7E6
In this engaging episode of "Growing Your Business with People," host Jeff Lackey sits down with Kristy Farewell, the founder of Kairos Insights. The duo delves into the importance of strategy, culture, and leadership in steering organizations ...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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49:26
Servant Leadership: Bringing Value and Building Lasting Relationships ft. Steve Ramona | S7E5
The episode kicks off with an introduction to Steve Ramona's journey, highlighting formative experiences that molded his perspective on servant leadership. Steve shares compelling stories like learning valuable financial lessons from a gym memb...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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1:07:11
Unique Approach in Talent Acquisition from Katrina Hutchinson O'Neill's | S7E4
In this engaging episode of "Growing Your Business with People," host Jeff Lackey chats with Katrina Hutchinson O'Neill, the dynamic founder and CEO of Join Talent. With a unique model that combines the benefits of RPO, in-house, and agency rec...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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55:11
Leadership and Growth at Midwest Laboratories With Brent Pohlman | S7E3 | JKLAdvisors.ai
In this riveting episode of “Growing Your Business with People,” host Jeff sits down with Brent Pohlman, CEO of Midwest Laboratories, to delve into the intricacies of leading a family business towards success. Brent shares invaluable insights i...
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46:27
Insights About Digital Marketing and Martial Arts from Martin Ricketts | S7E2
In this insightful episode of "Growing Your Business with People," host Jeff Lackey welcomes Martin Ricketts, an accomplished digital marketing strategist and martial arts expert. Martin shares his journey from foster care to founding Digital S...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:08:16
Innovation and Leadership in Business with Marylene Delbourg-Delphis | S7E1
In this episode of "Growing Your Business with People", host Jeff Lackey sits down with Marylene Delbourg-Delphis, a legendary figure in Silicon Valley’s tech scene, often hailed as the Duchess of Silicon Valley. Marylene shares her remarkable ...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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46:31
Leading with Questions: Transforming Leadership with Bob Tiede | S6E1 Part 2
In this insightful episode of Growing Your Business with People, host Jeff Lackey sits down with Bob Tiede, co-author of "Leading with Questions," who shares insights on how leaders can transform their businesses by leading with questions. He d...
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41:43
Leading with Questions: Transforming Leadership with Bob Tiede | S6E1 Part 1
In this insightful episode of Growing Your Business with People, host Jeff Lackey sits down with Bob Tiede, co-author of "Leading with Questions," who shares insights on how leaders can transform their businesses by leading with questions. He d...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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45:14
Empowering Culture and Connection at Scan with Lindsay Crawley Herbert | S6E12
Welcome to another insightful episode of "Growing Your Business with People," hosted by Jeff Lackey. Today, Jeff converses with Lindsay Crawley Herbert, Chief People Officer at Scan Group, discussing innovative HR strategies to cultivate cultur...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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38:21
Talent Acquisition and Candidate Experience with Ron Williams | S6E7
In this riveting episode of "Growing Your Business with People," host Jeff Lackey sits down with the illustrious Ron Williams, a seasoned talent acquisition expert with a prolific career in recruiting and workforce development. The duo delves i...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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46:18
Leveraging Innovation for Business Growth ft. Ivonne Kinser | S6E11
In this episode of "Growing Your Business with People," host Jeff engages in a dynamic conversation with Ivonne Kinser, a trailblazer in marketing innovation. With a fascinating career spanning multiple industries from fashion to CPG, Ivonne sh...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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31:24
Entrepreneurship and Leadership in Talent Acquisition with Adam Gordon | S6E10
In this insightful episode of "Growing Your Business with People," host Jeff Lackey chats with Adam Gordon, a seasoned entrepreneur in the HR tech space. They delve into the nuances of transitioning from working in large corporations like PwC t...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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53:37
Exploring Radical Transparency in Talent Acquisition ft. Industry experts Jerry Crispin and Chris Hoyt | S6E9
In this engaging episode of "Growing Your Business with People," host Jeff Lackey welcomes industry experts Jerry Crispin and Chris Hoyt to discuss the crucial concept of radical transparency in the recruitment process. Jerry and Chris, represe...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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50:46
Efficient Talent Recruitment and Business Growth with Mark Jones | S6E8
Welcome to "Growing Your Business with People," the podcast designed to offer CEOs actionable insights on attracting top talent. In this episode, we are thrilled to host Mark Jones, Executive Vice President of AMS, a global leader in recruitmen...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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51:38
Revolutionizing Employee Retention with Expert Dick Finnegan | S6E6 | JKLAdvisors.ai
Jeff Lackey explores cutting turnover and boosting retention with global expert Dick Finnegan. This episode delves into the staggering costs of employee turnover, transitioning accountability from HR to first-line leaders, and the pivotal role ...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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55:55
Talent Tech and Recruitment Realities ft. Chad and Cheese | S6E5
In this engaging and insightful episode of "Growing Your Business with People," join host Jeff Lackey as he welcomes Chad Sowash and Joel Cheeseman, better known as Chad and Cheese, from HR’s most dangerous podcast. Buckle up for an entertainin...
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1:06:44
Creating a Culture of Listening and Value-Based Decision Making with Stephanie Carroll | S6E4
Stephanie Carroll, former Chief People Officer of AbleTo, shares valuable insights on creating a culture that leaders can be proud of. She emphasizes the importance of listening to employees and using their feedback to shape the cu...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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35:47
The Transformative Power of AI in Healthcare with Dr. Harvey Castro | S5E12
In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, Dr. Harvey Castro discusses the role of AI in modern healthcare and how it is transforming the industry. He emphasizes the importance of AI in improving patient outcomes and reducing costs. ...
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55:01