The interview process can be an arduous one, and when things finally come down to the top candidates, many leaders are tempted to rush through to the end. John Tincoff of REMUS Capital calls this stage “the last mile,” and in today’s episode, he’s sharing why finishing strong can make or break the success of the hiring process. 

We’re welcoming Jon and Jax Bari back to the podcast! If you missed their last episode, you should know Jax is the youngest founder to appear on The Daily Bolster. The fifth-grader and his dad Jon founded the nonprofit Celiac Journey, raising awareness and advocating for kids with Celiac Disease. 

Today, they’re sharing three things they look for when interviewing potential leaders. Tune in to find out what they are!

What’s on your to-be-read list? Executive coach George Janson is sharing the top three books he believes CEOs should read. Tune in to find out what they are and why they’re so valuable for leaders.

Today on The Daily Bolster, Henry Ward, CEO of Carta, joins Matt to talk about managing conflict among your leadership team. 

When decision-makers disagree, he recommends a perspective shift. Don’t ask who’s right—everyone might be right at different times and for different reasons. Instead, reframe the discussion and determine which perspective the business needs at the moment. It’s all about timing.

Tune in to this deep dive episode as Matt interviews Kevin Ryan, Founder and CEO of AlleyCorp. Kevin is an influential leader in the New York tech scene, with success stories including companies like DoubleClick, Gilt, and Business Insider. He and Matt discuss betting on the internet in the ‘90s, surviving the dot-com burst, the importance of data, and what makes a successful founder. Don’t miss this value-packed episode!

Here at Bolster, we’re big fans of development tools like CEO peer groups or executive forums—but what do leaders actually get out of them?

In this episode, Matt welcomes Jim Porcarelli, who is a Vistage Chair, an experienced founder and CEO, and a CEO and executive coach. Tune in as they chat about the benefits of CEO peer groups, from unbiased feedback to encouragement and ideas.

Self-awareness and a growth mindset are the two biggest things Claire Hughes Johnson looks for when hiring leaders—but how does she determine those characteristics within the limitations of an interview process? In this episode of The Daily Bolster, she’s sharing her interview strategy, including a sample of the questions she asks.

We’re welcoming legendary marketing expert Seth Godin to the podcast! Tune in as Seth and Matt talk about presenting ideas to the right people, the importance of hearing the word “no,” and The Wizard of Oz. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

What lessons do Fortune 10 companies have for growth-stage businesses? Today, Matt interviews Carla Vernón to find out. 

Tune in as Carla shares the insights she picked up at large companies, such as Amazon and General Mills, that inform her current work as CEO of The Honest Company.

Today on The Daily Bolster, Matt welcomes Julie Bernard, who is a career e-commerce and marketing leader, board member, and now, a fractional executive. 

Throughout Julie’s career, her focus has been on merging data-driven decisions with human connection. Tune in as she shares about her career journey and the leaders who empowered her to grow.