The Counter Offer

Manager vs. Leader and How to Hire the Best Recruiters with Richard Smith


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Today is another big show, with another big-name guest. Susanna welcomes Richard Smith, managing director of SALT in the Middle East and North Africa. He discusses his career trajectory from running a startup to leading the region's largest digital specialist recruitment firm. He and Susanna talk about the differences between corporate and startup environments, the significance of work-life balance, and his no-nonsense recruitment approach. Richard also shares insights on leadership versus management, the importance of coachability in recruiting, his future goals for SALT, and strategies for success.

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The Counter OfferBy Susanna Gray-Jones