Ep46-Rachel Zeller: Hiring Humans in an AI World

Ep46-Rachel Zeller: Hiring Humans in an AI World

Rachel Zeller, Managing Director at Kitces.com, discusses how her company maintains human-centered hiring practices in an AI-saturated world. She shares strategies for identifying authentic candidates, including requiring AI transcripts with work samples, conducting process-focused interviews, and deliberately slowing down applications by turning off easy-apply features. The conversation explores balancing AI as a productivity tool while preserving genuine human connection in recruitment.

Ep 11 - Rob Reesor: Insights, Tips, Tricks and Wisdom from a Tech Veteran

Ep 11 - Rob Reesor: Insights, Tips, Tricks and Wisdom from a Tech Veteran

Rob Reesor shares his four-decade technology career journey from early AI expert systems at Intellicorp through pioneering e-commerce at Virtual Vineyards to executive leadership roles across multiple private equity-backed companies. He discusses the evolution of software development, the challenges of technical debt management, building trust with non-technical stakeholders, and navigating acquisitions while emphasizing transparency and team empowerment.

Ep 01 - Maria Goldsholl: Building Authentic Leadership and Culture in Startups

Ep 01 - Maria Goldsholl: Building Authentic Leadership and Culture in Startups

Maria Goldsholl, fractional Chief People Officer at TXO, discusses authentic leadership, building trust-based cultures in startups, and the value of fractional executive services. She emphasizes humility over ego, the importance of going through hard things together to build team resilience, and how transparency and psychological safety drive organizational success.

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