In this final episode of The Recruitment Podcast by Recruit CRM, host Kate O’Neill closes the season with a powerful conversation featuring Desiree Goldie, director of marketing and culture at ZRG Embedded Recruiting and Interim Solutions. Desiree shares her insights on what it takes to lead effectively in recruitment, blending strategy with empathy to build inclusive, high-performing teams.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Key traits that define successful leaders in recruitment today
✅ Why empathy is not just a soft skill, but a strategic leadership approach
✅ How leadership styles are evolving to foster inclusivity, belonging, and psychological safety
✅ Balancing performance-driven goals with a human-centered team culture
✅ Practical steps leaders can take to make diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives truly effective
✅ Advice for aspiring leaders on what to expect and how to prepare for leadership roles

Whether you’re currently leading a team or aiming to step into leadership, this episode offers thoughtful guidance on adapting your style, supporting your people, and driving meaningful impact in recruitment.

Connect with Desiree Goldey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireegoldey/ 

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Thank you for listening!