Emil Yeargin's career path took him from agency recruiting to leading talent teams at Lyft and Gusto. His transition from individual contributor to people leader wasn't just about managing more people—it required a fundamental shift in how he defined success.

You'll hear why agency recruiting skills translate so well to high-growth startups (and where they fall short), his framework for creating conditions of success rather than managing people's work, and why sometimes the most caring thing a leader can do is make the tough decisions others avoid.

An authentic conversation about transitioning from solo contributor to team builder, balancing empathy with accountability, and why taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's how you create capacity to serve others.