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Today, I'm interviewing the interviewer! I sit down with Desiree Goldey to unpack how leadership and workplace culture directly shape people’s lives. We explore why leadership can make or break a job experience, how recruiting carries real moral weight, and why the human element in hiring still matters—especially as artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workforce. Ms. Goldey shares insights from years in recruiting, marketing, and organizational development across multiple industries.

We dive into the realities of recruiting pressure, emotional labor, and the responsibility of making decisions that affect careers and families. Ms. Goldey explains why most recruiters never planned to enter the field, how incentives and KPIs influence hiring behavior, and why empathy, communication, and professionalism remain critical skills that AI cannot replicate. We also discuss interview dynamics, workplace bias, sexism in leadership spaces, and how subtle behaviors reveal far more than a résumé ever could.

This episode also examines the future of work, leadership development, and what it truly means to “do better” as a leader. Ms. Goldey breaks down why many leaders are promoted without training, how intentional leadership coaching can transform teams, and why non-linear career paths are not failures but strategic evolutions.

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