In the second part of their discussion, Liz shares her perspective on the role of humor in effective leadership. She explains why not taking oneself too seriously and maintaining a sense of lightheartedness can build rapport and relatability with employees. They also dive into Liz's book, Impact Players. She describes the process she went through to identify and study the impact players featured in the book. Liz gives behind-the-scenes insights into what sets top impact players apart and how she gained access to observe and interview them for her groundbreaking research.

Join John for an inspiring conversation with leadership coach and author Liz Wiseman. Liz shares her extensive research and insights on developing talent and leadership within organizations. They discuss Liz's popular books, Multipliers and Impact Players, which reveal strategies for bringing out the intelligence and capability in people. Liz describes her work with top companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft and the leadership techniques she's taught their executives and managers. Tune in to gain motivation and practical advice to become a better leader and manager yourself. Liz provides thought-provoking perspectives on talent development, coaching employees, maximizing people's potential, and leading with humility.

In the second half of John’s talk with Judy Gilbert, the Chief People Officer at ŌURA, Judy dives into her approach to diversity, equity and inclusion at ŌURA. She discusses initiatives like mentorship programs, employee resource groups, and building diverse slates for open roles. Judy shares how focusing on belonging and psychological safety has been key to promoting DE&I in a meaningful way. She talks about programs that educate leaders and provide them with tools to create equitable, inclusive teams where everyone feels valued. Judy also provides advice for leaders looking to evolve their organizational cultures, emphasizing the importance of listening to employees, modeling desired behaviors, and giving people agency in shaping initiatives. She stresses that culture stems from a shared purpose and set of values that must be authentic. Judy believes when leaders focus on human potential and growth, they unlock innovation, passion and meaning. Tune in for an insightful discussion about the keys to leading with humanity.

This week, John is joined by Judy Gilbert, Chief People Officer at ŌURA, the company behind the innovative health and wellness smart ring. With decades of human resources leadership experience at cutting-edge biotech companies, Judy shares her insights on building inclusive, people-centric cultures focused on empowering employees. Judy discusses the keys to scaling global teams while staying true to core values, creating environments where top talent can thrive, and developing hiring practices that drive diversity, equity and belonging. Tune in to hear Judy's wisdom on the future of HR in technology, the role of people analytics, and how focusing on human potential unlocks innovation and passion. John and Judy have an inspiring conversation about the human element of business and the tremendous opportunity organizations have to make a positive impact when they put people first.

John and Hung Lee wrap up their conversation by discussing the future of work. With skills needs changing so rapidly, what does Hung see as the key to staying competitive? Delving into upskilling and reskilling, Hung provides his unique perspective on how companies can keep their workforce skilled up. He shares innovative approaches to continuous learning that don't require huge training budgets. The episode concludes with Hung explaining the "why" behind his popular newsletter, Recruiting Brainfood. Find out what motivated him to launch it and how he curates such top-notch content. Hung leaves listeners with actionable advice for staying on top of industry news and honing their recruiting skills.

Tired of the same old hiring techniques that just aren't working? This week on Fire Your Hiring Habits, John Mitchell sits down with veteran recruiter and talent expert Hung Lee. With over 15 years of experience across agency recruiting, in-house talent acquisition, and as founder of an award-winning recruiting platform, Hung has seen it all when it comes to hiring. In this interview, Hung pulls back the curtain on outdated hiring habits that most companies still rely on, and why they just don't cut it anymore. Learn the red flags to watch out for in your current process, and the key strategies top companies use to attract and hire top talent. Whether you're a recruiting leader, HR professional, hiring manager, or entrepreneur, this episode will give you a fresh perspective and innovative ideas to hire faster, smarter, and better. Tune in to discover the hiring habits you need to fire now!

In the second part of this podcast, Zeynep Ton shares her insights and research on how to create good jobs that benefit both employees and employers. She explains why good jobs are not only morally right, but also economically smart, and how they can lead to higher productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Zeynep talks about the steps leaders can take to build a culture filled with good jobs, such as investing in people, empowering them to make decisions, and designing work processes that enable continuous improvement. She also shares what’s the biggest challenge that companies face when they’re trying to implement the Good Job strategy, and how they can overcome it with courage and commitment. Zeynep’s book, The Case for Good Jobs, is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn how to create a more humane and sustainable workplace.

Discover the competitive edge of good jobs. Join John Mitchell and acclaimed MIT professor Zeynep Ton, a leading authority on operations and employment models. Zeynep discusses insights from her latest book, The Case for Good Jobs, a leadership guide to choosing excellence through quality jobs. Learn how Zeynep's groundbreaking research proves the success of combining good jobs with strong operations. Gain practical, prescriptive advice for implementing fair wages, opportunities for growth, and dignity to drive organizational performance. Hear Zeynep's often provocative ideas on how leaders of any company can make a difference and choose excellence by investing in their people. Understand why The Case for Good Jobs is an essential playbook for rethinking your approach to human capital today. Don't miss this paradigm-shifting conversation.

In this episode of Fire Your Hiring Habits, John Mitchell concludes his insightful conversation with Sarah O’Hare, the Global Head of HR at the Freudenberg Group, a diversified group of companies whose products include everything from housewares to telecommunications. Sarah shares her hopes for the future of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and how she sees it as a key driver of innovation and success. She also reveals how she balances the need for diversity and inclusion with other business priorities, such as profitability and growth, and what advice she would give to other leaders who want to create a more inclusive culture in their organizations. This is a podcast that will inspire you to rethink your hiring habits and unleash the full potential of your talent.

In the premiere episode of Firing Your Hiring Habits, John welcomes Sarah O’Hare, a visionary leader who is passionate about empowering women in the workplace. She is the global head of human resources at Freudenberg, a 174-year-old solutions company that operates in more than 40 industries and has over 50,000 employees worldwide. Sarah has been instrumental in creating a culture of inclusion that supports women at all levels of the organization. Thanks to her innovative approach to diversity and inclusion, she has helped increase the number of women in specialist and management positions at Freudenberg by 32%. Listen as Sarah shares her career path, the cultural differences working for multinational companies, and the importance of setting goals when it comes to gender diversity. This is a podcast you don’t want to miss!