Andrew Bartlow is a growth company advisor with over 25 years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Management. Over his career, Andrew Bartlow has seen companies struggle or fail because of their HR challenges.

Andrew shares a step-by-step, scalable strategy of building an HR team from the ground up. His unconventional approach of hiring a recruiter first and Chief People Officer last has proven successful in more than 50 high-growth startups around the world.

Andrew is the co-author of “Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations” and the founder of Series B Consulting, which helps businesses articulate their people strategy, accelerate their growth, and navigate rapid change.

During the interview, we discuss…

• why startup founders don’t emphasize HR enough
• how startup founders can build their HR team
• what qualities make a strong startup HR team
• common mistakes in startup HR teams

After the interview…

• Read the article Andrew mentions, “When will business return to normal — and what will ‘normal’ look like?” https://medium.com/lightspeed-venture-partners/when-will-business-return-to-normal-and-what-will-normal-look-like-6110d78b07d4
• Read the Startup Pulse Survey results on Workplace Re-Entry https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jY0ICTdRAMCrfxvW6v-vThIt6ZK-WYwl/view
• Read Andrew’s book, Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High-Growth Organizations https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-Success-Priorities-High-Growth-Organizations/dp/0231194447
• Connect with Andrew Bartlow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartlow/
• Visit the Series B Consulting website https://www.seriesbconsulting.com
• Contact Series B Consulting [email protected]
• Schedule a meeting with Andrew https://calendly.com/andrew-bartlow

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Allison Dunn

• Executive Business Coach
• Deliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center
• 3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702
• (208) 350-6551
• Website https://www.deliberatedirections.com
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunn
• Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

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Bretton Putter is a leading expert on startup and high-growth company culture. He is the founder and CEO of CultureGene, a culture development platform helping companies transition effectively to remote work.

After interviewing more than 500 senior executives over the past 16 years, Brett has become a specialist in understanding how individuals define, develop, and implement their company’s culture.

In this interview we discuss…

• why a lack of culture development is its own pandemic
• how to create a magnetic company with a decision checklist
• why companies struggle to define their culture
• how to implement a values-based hiring process
• how to manage culture within their company
• how to train hiring managers to showcase a values-based hiring process

After the interview…

• Connect with Brett on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettonputter
• Visit CultureGene online https://www.culturegene.ai/
• Read Own Your Culture https://www.amazon.co.uk/Own-Your-Culture-Define-Company/dp/152721673X
• Read CultureGene’s blog https://www.culturegene.ai/blog

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Allison Dunn

• Executive Business Coach
• Deliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center
• 3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702
• (208) 350-6551
• Website https://www.deliberatedirections.com
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunn
• Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

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Based in Sydney, Paul Shepherd coaches entrepreneurs on unique systems that help them live a life of purpose and meaning.  His holistic 360-degree approach nurtures the mind, body, and soul.

After making millions of dollars in his early 20s, Paul discovered that his life needed to change. Despite all the “success,” he didn’t feel fulfilled, so he went on a journey to discover himself, his true values, and his calling.

In this interview, you’ll learn…

• How to understand your “Genetics Code” to obtain fulfillment, flow, and success
• 3 career and lifestyle changes you should apply immediately
• How to radically improve your personal decision making
• Why working harder doesn’t bring fulfillment
• What Paul learned from spending $500k on personal development programs

After the interview…

• Book a free self-discovery session with Paul at https://paulbshepherd.com
• Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbshepherd
• Connect with Paul on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iampaulshepherd
• Follow Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulbshepherd

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Thomas Fairey is the co-founder of Stakester. His company allows people to play their favorite online games for real money and prizes.

The story of how his venture was started is truly unlike any other story that has been shared on Deliberate Leaders before! Tom is a prime example of what it looks like to live deliberately. His “everything but normal” mentality has not only led Stakester to become the success that it is today, but has also led others to start their own new startups.

In this interview you’ll learn about the unexpected start of Stakester, and how it has blossomed into a multimillion dollar business.

Tom also shares…

• the event the prompted him to start Stakester
• what made him realize he was meant to be an entrepreneur
• advice for people starting a new venture
• how Tom mentors other entrepreneurs
• the business book that most inspires Tom
• the book tom would write about his life experiences

After the interview…

• Visit https://speakonpodcasts.com/thomas-fairey
• Connect with Tom on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/thomasfairey
• Listen to Tom’s “Back Yourself” Show https://backyourself.show/
• Follow Tom on Medium https://medium.com/@thomasfairey
• Check out Stakester https://www.stakester.com/

**This interview features adult language.**

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(The link above is the Deliberate Leaders affiliate link. If you prefer, you can also access the challenge using this non-affiliate link: https://www.100daychallenge.com.)

During the interview, Gary shares:

• Where the name “The Goals Guy” came from
• Why you should evaluate your first quarter performance
• How to set goals for your second quarter and beyond based on Q1 performance
• What to say to someone operating below target who won’t change their habits
• How to close performance gaps
• What the 100 Day Challenge is
• How it’s possible to get 10 years of results in 100 days
• Who the 100 Day Challenge is for
• A final tip

Gary Ryan Blair is creator of the 100 Day Challenge…a radical approach to goal achievement that shows people how to achieve 10X size goals by applying the methods and best practices of growth hacking.

After the interview…

• Follow Gary on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4uLobDK6LTGVmqQtpMuK6Q
• Connect with Gary on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyryanblair/
• Read Everything Counts https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Counts-Remarkable-Inspire-Excellence/dp/0470504560
• Enroll in the 100 Day Challenge http://www.goalsguy.com/Affiliate/tgg.php?id=1038100

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Over his twenty-year career, Alain Hunkins has worked with over 2,000 groups of leaders in 25 countries. His clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Citigroup, General Electric, State Farm Insurance, IBM, General Motors, and Microsoft. A faculty member of Duke Corporate Education, Alain’s writing has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., Forbes, and Business Insider. 

In the interview we discuss…

• Assumptions about leadership that can cause trouble
• What causes people to lose confidence in leaders
• Why emotional intelligence is a leader’s competitive advantage
• The business benefits of showing empathy towards employees
• How to overcome challenges developing empathy with teams
• Small things a leader can do to develop loyalty and commitment
• Three obstacles to communicating well and how to overcome them
• How leaders can be motivational choice architects
• How to build an energized work culture
• How leadership influences customer and employee experience
• The importance of workplace rituals
• How acknowledging peak moments can improve the workplace
• How employees and managers cam simplify their meetings

After the interview…

• Visit Alain’s website: www.alainhunkins.com
• Get Alain’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-Leadership-Code-Secrets-Building/dp/1119675545
• Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alainhunkins
• Watch Alain’s TEDx talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/alain_hunkins_the_basic_truth_most_leaders_neglect

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Allison Dunn

• Executive Business Coach
• Deliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center
• 3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702
• (208) 350-6551
• Website https://www.deliberatedirections.com
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunn
• Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

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Charlie Bailes is a fourth generation family member running a $700M family-owned business. As a VP of Human Resources and Internal Distribution of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, he oversees 126 stores in Florida and over 1600 employees. All of ABC’s stores have always been family-owned and operated.

Charlie is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise on running a family business, crisis management, succession planning, and much more. Over his career Charlie has been able to develop real-life experiences and lessons learned from being a top executive running a 9-figure family business that has been successful for four generations.

Charlie answers…

• Why do so many family-owned businesses fail over the long-term?
• What can public companies learn from family-owned businesses?
• How do you put the right players in the right seats?
• What advice would you give someone who is starting a new venture?
• How have you put people over profits throughout the pandemic?

After the interview, learn more about Charlie’s businesses…

• ABC Fine Wines and Spirits https://www.abcfws.com
• CB Supplements https://cbsupplements.com

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Allison Dunn

• Executive Business Coach
• Deliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center
• 3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702
• (208) 350-6551
• Website https://www.deliberatedirections.com
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunn
• Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

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Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media. His marketing agency specializes in turning consultants, entrepreneurs, and executives into celebrities using the concepts in his book, “The Hype Handbook.”

In this interview Michael answers your questions about hype.

• How can you help people discover you and love you?
• How should someone go about raising hype?
• How did you find your hype?
• How do ego, appreciation and recognition work together?
• What do the world’s greatest propagandists, self-promoters, cult leaders, mischief makers, and boundary breakers all have in common?

After the interview…

• Read The Hype Handbook https://www.amazon.com/Hype-Handbook-Indispensable-Propagandists-Self-Promoters/dp/126047013X
• Follow Michael on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein
• Visit MicroFame Media https://microfamemedia.com
• Contact MicroFame Media [email protected]

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Allison Dunn

• Executive Business Coach
• Deliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center
• 3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702
• (208) 350-6551
• Website https://www.deliberatedirections.com
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunn
• Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

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Catherine Rymsha knows what makes a leader, a leader. Based on her years of training, research, and consulting, she’s determined how a person becomes one: they make the decision to lead.

Catherine is a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, where she teaches courses on leadership. Catherine spent over ten years in leadership roles ranging from marketing healthcare conferences to writing speeches on payment card security. She now leads learning and development for a software company.

Between her academic and professional experience, Catherine has taught thousands of courses on leadership, feedback, and career development to global leaders across an array of industries.

Catherine believes that we are all capable of leading. Throughout her book and this discussion, she provides insights into how you can develop your own leadership brand.

In this interview, we ask Catherine…

• Why is leadership a decision?
• What is TOLL and how does it relate to leadership awareness?
• What leadership behaviors matter most?
• Why is it important to acknowledge the vulnerability needed to lead?
• How can someone define their own leadership brand?
• What made you decide to lead deliberately?

After the interview…

• Follow Catherine on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/crymsha/
• Watch Catherine’s TED Talk, “Want to become a better leader? Here's how.” https://youtu.be/cARuUGgSl7I
• Read “The Leadership Decision” https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Decision-Decide-Lead-Today/dp/1735731307

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Allison Dunn

• Executive Business Coach
• Deliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center
• 3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702
• (208) 350-6551
• Website https://www.deliberatedirections.com
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunn
• Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

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Today's guest is Karin Reed, author of the book titled “Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work.” Karin is an on-camera communications expert and the CEO and Chief Confidence Creator of Speaker Dynamics.

Karin has been teaching business professionals how to be effective on-camera communicators for nearly a decade, and her upcoming book, “Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work,” seeks to be a definitive guide for businesses looking to make their meetings as effective as possible in the “new normal.”

Before specializing in executive communication, Karin earned an Emmy as a broadcast journalist.

In this interview, Karin answers your most pressing questions about optimizing remote communication.

• What are the barriers to effective on-camera communication, and how can individuals overcome them?
• What are the best ways to maximize the messages you deliver onscreen?
• How can we use the camera to our advantage?
• What are your best tips to foster collaboration during remote work?
• What is your best advice for people to captivate any audience, whether they are in the same room or using a camera?
• What does the future of virtual and remote work look like?

After the interview…

• Get Karin’s book https://www.amazon.com/Suddenly-Virtual-Making-Remote-Meetings/dp/111979367X
• Follow Karin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-reed/
• Learn more from Karin at https://speakerdynamics.com

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Allison Dunn

• Executive Business Coach
• Deliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center
• 3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702
• (208) 350-6551
• Website https://www.deliberatedirections.com
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunn
• Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

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