The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam Posner

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Daniel Chait - CEO @ Greenhouse: The Future of Hiring – Live from Transform 2025 Apr 02, 2025

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LIVE from Transform 2025! Daniel Chait is CEO & co-founder of Greenhouse, the fastest-growing enterprise Talent Acquisition Suite. Greenhouse helps thousands of companies around the world become great at hiring, by creating tools to help deliver exceptional candidate experiences; identify and attract top talent; make smarter hiring decisions; and drive continuous improvement in every aspect of the hiring process. Daniel has been a technology entrepreneur in New York for over 20 years. Before Greenhouse, he co-founded Lab49, a global firm providing technology consulting solutions for the world's leading investment banks. Daniel is a frequent speaker on the topics of recruiting and entrepreneurship. He is a frequent speaker and guest-lecturer at numerous venues including the Wharton Entrepreneurship Conference, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship. Adam and Daniel dig into: - What does it mean to be a competitive company? - Explaining the “Strong Yes” concept — what does that mean, where did it come from, how is it applied to the hiring process? - What does the future of hiring look like? - What keeps you up at night as a CEO? Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhchait/ Want to learn how today’s top companies are winning the talent game? Tune in now and visit Greenhouse.com to transform the way you hire. Live from Transform 2025, we’re bringing you an exclusive podcast series packed with insights from some of the brightest minds in hiring, talent strategy, and workforce transformation! In this series, we’ve got incredible guests from Okta, Tubi, Edelman, Greenhouse, Findem, and more, sharing how top organizations are rethinking hiring, culture, and talent acquisition in today’s fast-changing world. Greenhouse combines a structured, data-driven hiring approach with AI-embedded workflows that empower recruiters to focus on strategic, high-impact work. From sourcing top talent to personalizing the candidate experience, Greenhouse streamlines and optimizes the entire hiring process. This ensures that every hire is the right hire—eliminating bias, creating fairness, and helping teams make smarter, faster decisions. Over 7,500 companies, including HubSpot, Duolingo, and J.D. Power, trust Greenhouse to build better teams and turn talent into a strategic advantage. Want to learn how today’s top companies are winning the talent game? Tune in now and visit Greenhouse.com to transform the way you hire. Thanks for listening. Please follow us on Instagram @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. Visit www.thePOZcast.com for all episodes

Mike Stafiej: CEO @ ERIN, Employee Referral Automation- LIVE from Transform 2025 Apr 01, 2025

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Live from Transform 2025 in Las Vegas! Mike Stafiej is the founder and CEO of ERIN, a Pittsburgh-based SaaS startup that streamlines employee referrals for enterprise businesses around the world. ERIN is a strategic recruiting tool for hundreds of businesses with over 3 million employees in over 100 countries, and has automated over half a billion dollars in referral bonuses. Mike is a Serial Entrepreneur with a Master's degree in I.T. Project Management from Robert Morris University and has over 15 years of experience in successful SaaS startups. Adam & Mike dig into: - Why employee referrals are so powerful - Enterprise buying trends in HR Tech/Recruiting - AI's impact of Recruiting Teams - The challenges of startups/biz owner Learn more @ www.erinapp.com Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstafiej/ Live from Transform 2025, we’re bringing you an exclusive podcast series packed with insights from some of the brightest minds in hiring, talent strategy, and workforce transformation! In this series, we’ve got incredible guests from Okta, Tubi, Edelman, Greenhouse, Findem, and more, sharing how top organizations are rethinking hiring, culture, and talent acquisition in today’s fast-changing world. Greenhouse combines a structured, data-driven hiring approach with AI-embedded workflows that empower recruiters to focus on strategic, high-impact work. From sourcing top talent to personalizing the candidate experience, Greenhouse streamlines and optimizes the entire hiring process. This ensures that every hire is the right hire—eliminating bias, creating fairness, and helping teams make smarter, faster decisions. Over 7,500 companies, including HubSpot, Duolingo, and J.D. Power, trust Greenhouse to build better teams and turn talent into a strategic advantage. Want to learn how today’s top companies are winning the talent game? Tune in now and visit Greenhouse.com to transform the way you hire. Thanks for listening. Please follow us on Instagram @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. Visit www.thePOZcast.com for all episodes

Brett Coin- Chief Transformation Officer at Findem- LIVE from Transform 2025 Mar 31, 2025

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Brett Coin is the Chief Transformation Officer at Findem, an AI first, workflow automation platform for sourcing, CRM and analytics. Prior to Findem, Brett spent 20+ years in TA as a practitioner in sourcer, recruiter, manager and leadership roles for global companies such as Okta, Intuit and Cisco. Brett is originally from New Jersey, but has been a long-time Californian and currently resides in the SF Bay Area with his wife and two kids. Recorded live at Transform 2025 in Las Vegas, Adam and Brett dig into: - Brett's journey from practitioner to leadership. - The source of hire data as a proactive, conscious strategy to increase recruiter productivity while decreasing costs. - Talent pool management as a short and long-term lever to increase candidate NPS, diversity of slate while decreasing time to hire - AI's impact to consolidate workflows and deliver total cost of ownership through tech stack consolidation Connect with Brett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettcoin/ Learn more: http://findem.ai/transform-2025 Live from Transform 2025, we’re bringing you an exclusive podcast series packed with insights from some of the brightest minds in hiring, talent strategy, and workforce transformation! In this series, we’ve got incredible guests from Okta, Tubi, Edelman, Greenhouse, Findem, and more, sharing how top organizations are rethinking hiring, culture, and talent acquisition in today’s fast-changing world. Greenhouse combines a structured, data-driven hiring approach with AI-embedded workflows that empower recruiters to focus on strategic, high-impact work. From sourcing top talent to personalizing the candidate experience, Greenhouse streamlines and optimizes the entire hiring process. This ensures that every hire is the right hire—eliminating bias, creating fairness, and helping teams make smarter, faster decisions. Over 7,500 companies, including HubSpot, Duolingo, and J.D. Power, trust Greenhouse to build better teams and turn talent into a strategic advantage. Want to learn how today’s top companies are winning the talent game? Tune in now and visit Greenhouse.com to transform the way you hire. Thanks for listening. Please follow us on Instagram @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. Visit www.thePOZcast.com for all episodes

Rhona Barnett-Pierce: The Power of Video in Recruitment & Talent Attraction Mar 28, 2025

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00:00 Introduction to Rona Barnett-Pearse
03:02 Rona's Journey into Talent Acquisition
06:13 The Role of Content in Talent Attraction
09:01 Navigating the Interview Process
11:57 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
15:03 Building Perceptible Studios
18:06 Authenticity in Video Content Creation
19:35 The Art of Delegation and Trust
21:25 Leveraging Video for Recruitment
22:44 Creative Approaches in Client Engagement
24:21 Harnessing AI Tools for Efficiency
26:59 The Evolution of Podcasting in Recruitment
29:45 Understanding Creative Burnout
32:27 AI in Recruitment: Opportunities and Challenges
35:29 Designing an Effective Talent Attraction Strategy
36:37 Defining Success in Business and Life

From Producer to Top Sports Broadcaster: Cultivating Audacity with Anne Marie Anderson Mar 21, 2025

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00:00 Introduction to Anne Marie Anderson
05:39 The Journey Begins: Early Influences and Career Path
10:06 Breaking into Broadcasting: First Experiences on Air
12:51 Recalibrating Rejection: Lessons Learned
13:30 Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry
18:29 Learning from Legends: Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant
22:39 The Impact of Kobe Bryant's Legacy
23:30 Cultivating Audacity: Taking Risks and Embracing Opportunities
26:30 Cultivating Audacity and Manifesting Opportunities
29:04 Embracing Fear and Taking Risks
30:52 The Art of Storytelling in Broadcasting
37:57 Building Your Front Row: Support Systems
43:05 Lessons from Adventure: Living Life Fully
46:00 Cultivating Audacity: A Guide for Everyone
47:57 Defining Success: Personal Reflections

Beyond Style: Max Israel’s Mission to Empower Men with Y Chroma Mar 13, 2025

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00:00 Introduction to Max Israel and Ychroma
02:03 The Entrepreneurial Spirit and Origin Stories
04:42 Journey into Tech and Early Ventures
09:15 Building a Software Company from Scratch
12:59 Navigating Challenges in Business
19:03 The Emotional Journey of Exiting a Business
21:28 The Birth of Ychroma and Fashion Aspirations
24:10 The Birth of Ychroma: A Vision for Men's Fashion
29:01 Overcoming Industry Challenges: The Fashion Landscape
31:36 Designing with Purpose: The Creative Process
33:53 Direct to Consumer: Owning the Customer Experience
38:34 Targeting the Over 40 Market: A New Fashion Narrative
45:29 Growth and Reinvention: The Journey of Ychroma
49:49 The First Act of Life
51:50 Manifesting Success
52:42 Marketing and Messaging in Action
54:06 The Fast Fashion Dilemma
56:42 Building a Sustainable Future
01:00:11 Advice for the Younger Self
01:01:55 Defining Legacy and Reinvention
01:07:33 The True Measure of Success
01:08:43 Future Aspirations and Teasers

Ben Weiss: Building the Future of Sneakers with AI Mar 07, 2025

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00:00 Introduction to Ben Weiss and Sintelay
02:51 Lessons from Family: Resilience and Independence
04:41 The Entrepreneurial Spark: Inspiration from Steve Jobs
06:39 Navigating the Transition to Entrepreneurship
08:16 Networking: The Key to Opportunities
10:36 The Birth of Legends and Leaders Podcast
12:34 The First Episode: Insights and Preparation
14:49 Learning Through Podcasting: The Importance of Adaptability
16:24 Consistency in Podcasting: Systems and Processes
18:00 The Impact of Podcasting on Personal Branding
19:29 Building Relationships: The Power of Podcasting
21:23 Collaborating with Joe Foster: A Footwear Journey
22:45 The Evolution of Footwear Branding
24:21 AI in Footwear Design
27:49 Building a Brand with Influencers
30:04 Scaling Production and Market Relevance
32:20 Continuous Learning and Networking
36:10 Defining Success and Impact

Steve Cadigan: LinkedIN's First CHRO: The Human Side of Recruiting in a Tech-Driven World Feb 28, 2025

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00:00 Introduction to Steve Cadigan and His Journey
02:04 Discovering a Passion for HR and Recruiting
05:40 The Human Element in Recruiting
07:34 Leveraging Technology in Talent Acquisition
10:37 Reimagining Recruiting for Future Needs
12:42 Creating a Culture of Growth and Learning
15:24 The Challenge of Experience vs. Potential
17:14 Every Business as a Learning Environment
19:52 Steve's Personal Journey to LinkedIn
25:12 Understanding Employee Commitment and Retention
27:04 Navigating Leadership and HR Dynamics
29:58 Innovating Performance Management Practices
36:41 The Impact of Remote Work on Feedback
37:37 The Pros and Cons of Remote and Hybrid Work
43:25 Shifting Expectations in the Workplace
46:53 The Importance of Reflection and Work-Life Balance
48:14 Reimagining Employee-Employer Relationships
49:41 Magic Johnson: Lessons from a Keynote Experience
53:01 Building Trust and Leadership at LinkedIn
56:09 The Role of Education in Business Culture
57:54 Embracing Change and the Future of Work
01:01:00 Navigating Generational Differences in Leadership
01:02:21 The Conversation on Artificial Intelligence
01:04:24 Surrounding Yourself with Greatness
01:06:14 Defining Success in a Complex World

The Lea Turner Story: The Unfiltered Reality of Entrepreneurship Feb 21, 2025

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00:00 Introduction to Leah Turner and Her Journey
03:12 The Evolution of Leah's Career and Business
06:00 Navigating Challenges and Embracing Change
08:51 Finding Authenticity on LinkedIn
12:03 Overcoming Haters and Building Resilience
15:09 The Foundation of Leah's Training Approach
17:57 The Transition from Transcription to LinkedIn Training
20:53 Celebrating Milestones and Personal Growth
26:18 The Drive to Succeed
29:54 Building a Safe Haven: House of LT
32:57 Fostering Community Connections
39:51 Challenges Faced by Small Business Owners
41:42 The Reality of Entrepreneurship
45:12 Curating Meaningful Conversations
50:58 Maximizing LinkedIn Engagement
54:36 Building a Community on LinkedIn
56:14 Transitioning to a Better Quality of Life
01:01:10 Defining Success and Finding Peace

BEST OF: The POZcast E1: Quentin (Q) Allums Feb 19, 2025

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First aired 2/11/19 In honor of the 6th anniversary of #thePOZcast, its fun to look back at Episode 1, where it all started....with a recorded zoom call. Enjoy! First episode of the POZ Cast! Adam & Q Connect the online, offline. Here is a look into a raw first time networking conversation. Check out all shows: www.thePOZcast.com www.youtube.com/thePOZcast If you are curious how Adam has created #thePOZcast and turned it into an ecosystem that builds real relationships, clients, thought leadership, and content, check out www.thePOZcourse.com. Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner.

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