Host Chelsea Grayson (former CEO of American Apparel and True Religion) interviews high profile guests about how they spotted - and monetized - huge opportunities, and about new opportunities they are seeing now. Produced by GED Productions
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Welcome to 'Hiring Matters,' the podcast where Hiring and Human Resources transform from a tactical process into a collaborative art form! Join Ken, a seasoned expert with nearly three decades in executive recruiting, and his executive guests as they unveil the secrets of Recruiting, Retention, and Real HR Strategies, sharing their ‘secret sauce’ for building and retaining top-performing teams. They’ll dissect the art and science of building exceptional teams, retaining top talent, and imple ...
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Xposure365 is an extension of Xposure Magazine Celebrating Culture, Lifestyle, Currency over 7 years. Worldwide readership. Established & based in Atlanta.
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Chris Bratt interviews interesting people from around the games media about how they do their work. Support this show on Patreon!
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Recruiter Rant: Is Your Succession Plan a Recipe for Disaster?
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Think your succession plan is solid? Think again! In this episode, we’re ripping the lid off a topic companies often avoid talking about—succession planning. If your strategy is simply crossing your fingers and hoping for the best, prepare for a wake-up call. With just 35% of organizations having a formal plan, most leadership transitions are a hig…
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Episode 22: Nicole Carpenter (Senior Reporter at Polygon)
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Nicole Carpenter has been reporting on the games industry at Polygon for the last five years, where she's perhaps best known for her coverage of unions and the increasingly vital role they're playing in shaping the future of video game development. In fact, not only has she reported on this subject diligently over the last few years, she also wrote…
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Hiring (GenZ) Matters: A Generational Showdown
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Gen Z’s entry into the workforce is shaking things up with their high expectations and progressive ideals. From flexible schedules and remote work to instant recognition and a strong focus on social justice, this generation is challenging the status quo. Ken sits down with TurningPoint's own Gen Zers, Cory and Katherine, to explore various topics r…
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Recruiter Rant: Compensation isn't Everything... but It's Pretty Damn Important
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Is your compensation strategy secretly sabotaging your business? For decades, Ken has witnessed companies cling to outdated pay structures that not only fail to attract top talent but actively drive it away. In this episode, he challenges conventional wisdom on compensation, revealing startling insights—from how penny-pinching risks losing your bes…
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We're thrilled to announce that the third season of Hiring Matters is officially in the books! Over the last 18 months, we've hosted over 40 incredible guest interviews with leaders from Global Medical Response, Sancora, Boost, Spark Networks, and many more. We've tackled hot topics like bad interviewing practices, the pitfalls of hiring based on p…
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Hiring (Mentorship and Humility) Matters with AdVenture Capitalist Terrance Orr
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Renowned for his exceptional ability to inspire and uplift, Venture Builder Capitalist Terrance Orr shares profound insights on the transformative power of humility and the invaluable lessons of mentorship. In this best-of-episode, we're revisiting one of our favourite guest interviews. Terrance delves into the depths of his personal odyssey — from…
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Episode 21: Grant Stoner (Accessibility & Disability Reporter)
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Grant Stoner is a freelance reporter who specializes in covering accessibility and disability across the games industry in his work. Among other work, he writes a monthly column for IGN where he recently examined how the mass layoffs ripping through the games industry have affected disabled game workers, in particular. This is a great example of wh…
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Hiring (without Crushing Careers) Matters, with Adam Weber, Chief Evangelist, 15Five
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Ever had a job that felt like it sucked the soul right outta you? Struggling to find the right fit or to create a dynamic and engaged team? Let's dive deep into the world of hiring, careers, and leadership to explore how to break free from soul-crushing jobs and build a fulfilling work environment. In this best-of-episode, we're revisiting one of o…
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Hiring (and Having Difficult Conversations): Insights from Former Kia and Deloitte HR Leader Jennifer Pikoos
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Welcome to a world where progress hinges on the courage to engage in tough conversations. In our captivating season finale, join host Ken Schmitt as he delves into the transformative potential of these dialogues with seasoned HR leader Jennifer Pikoos. Embark on Jennifer's journey from finance to HR, gaining invaluable insights into fostering engag…
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Recruiter Rant: The Truth about AI and Hiring
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Are you at the crossroads of traditional hiring methods and the allure of AI technology? Wondering if embracing artificial intelligence could be the magic bullet your recruitment process needs? Join me, Ken Schmitt, as we unravel the tangled web of AI in recruitment. From the seamless automation of candidate screening to the intricate analysis of f…
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Episode 20: Sarah Parvini (LA Times)
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Sarah Parvini was a games reporter at the LA Times until just a few months ago, having been among those who were hit by a staggering round of layoffs at the paper earlier this year. In fact, the publication is meant to have shed around 20% of its newsroom in one fell swoop. Journalism is in a rough state, folks. In this episode you'll hear guest ho…
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Hiring (and Telling It Like It Is) Matters with Chelsea Grayson
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Ever wondered how top leaders master the delicate dance between empathy and accountability, seamlessly weaving them into their leadership fabric to inspire, guide, and drive results? Today, we embark on a journey of discovery with our distinguished guest, Chelsea Grayson. With a rich tapestry of experience helming iconic brands like American Appare…
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Recruiter Rant: Friends Without Benefits (AKA Don't Hire Your Friends)
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Ever felt the sting of a hiring decision gone awry? What if I told you the culprit might just be lurking in your inner circle? Strap in for a reality check as we uncover the dangerous allure of hiring friends over qualifications. Prepare to uncover the hidden biases and pitfalls lurking in your hiring process as Ken navigates the treacherous terrai…
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Hiring (and Radical Transparency) Matters, with Global Medical Response VP Innovative Practices, Matt Dusa
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Are you tired of navigating the murky waters of leadership, constantly extinguishing fires as you strive to build your team and acquire new customers? If these challenges resonate with you, it's time to explore a different approach and consider the power of radical transparency. Join host Ken Schmitt and special guest Matt Dusa, VP of Innovative Pr…
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Episode 19: Chelsea Reed Miller (IGN Creators Guild)
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Chelsea Reed Miller is a video editor for IGN and a spokesperson for the IGN Creators Guild, a brand spanking new union that's been officially recognized by IGN's parent company just a couple of months ago. In today's episode, you'll hear guest host Nicole Carpenter talk to Chelsea about what that means for people working at one of the biggest publ…
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A Conversation With Chelsea Grayson
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Powerhouse Deal Maker Chelsea Grayson Speaks on how to master a career pivot, lessons from the boardroom, and more. #Xposure365על ידי Xposure Magazine
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A Conversation with Jahad Carter
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Hopeless Romantic Society is our favorite social media platform and movement. Goldyn had the chance to speak to him for a feature in our Spring 2024 issue. We talked about everything, love for Beyonce, Ari Lennox, Victoria Monet, therapy & more! Here’s the entire conversation!על ידי Xposure Magazine
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Recruiter Rant: Interviews that Don't Suck
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Fed up with companies asking irrelevant interview questions, Ken is dropping some truth bombs about interviews. He challenges the status quo and reveals that years of experience are about as useful as a paper umbrella in a hurricane when it comes to predicting performance. With nearly nine out of 10 new hires crashing and burning due to issues unre…
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Hiring (and Onboarding) Matters: Leadership Insights from Target & Cencora with Michelle Byers
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Ever feel like you've hired someone only to watch them vanish into the Bermuda Triangle of new hires? Well, the mystery of successful onboarding is about to be solved! Michelle Byers, a seasoned expert with 17 years of fine-tuning her craft in human capital management at top-tier organizations like Target and Cencora, is going to show you how to gu…
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Recruiter Rant: Quit Jacking Up Job Descriptions
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Are your job descriptions repelling potential rockstar employees faster than you can say "Monday morning meeting"? Do they read like a laundry list of demands or a cryptic puzzle that even Sherlock Holmes couldn't solve? In our latest Recruiter Rant, Ken challenges the status quo of job descriptions by diving headfirst into the absurdity of ridicul…
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Episode 18: Quintin Smith (People Make Games)
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Quintin Smith is one third of People Make Games, although hopefully you already knew that. Outside of his work with us, he's also known as the co-founder of board games behemoth Shut Up & Sit Down and now, as of just a few weeks ago, he's started something brand new, exploring the world of TTRPGs. It's called Quinns Quest and it's extremely weird a…
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Hiring (Raving Fans) Matters: What Nike Taught Me with Tim Mitchell
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From the iconic halls of Nike to the dynamic landscape of Boost, our guest, Tim Mitchell, is sharing the secrets behind building global empires and the transformative power of passion-driven leadership. Join host Ken as he delves into Tim's incredible journey, spanning from his early days in the Midwest with a journalism degree to leading Nike's ma…
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Recruiter Rant: Exorcising Ghosting in Hiring
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Ever feel like you're stumbling in the dark when it comes to understanding why candidates or hiring managers vanish into thin air? Ken is tackling one of his biggest pet peeves and one of the most irksome frustrations in the business world: ghosting. From seasoned executives to top-tier job seekers, ghosting continues to plague the hiring process, …
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HIRING MATTERS — DON’T MESS IT UP! Join Ken, a seasoned expert with nearly three decades in executive recruiting, and his executive guests as they unveil the secrets of Recruiting, Retention, and Real HR Strategies, sharing their ‘secret sauce’ for building and retaining top-performing teams. They’ll dissect the art and science of building exceptio…
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Navigating the Unknown: Leadership Lessons from GlaxoSmithKline, Labcorp, J&J, and The Appalachian Trail with Cris Howard
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This week, you're invited to venture beyond the boardroom into the wilderness, daring to challenge the very essence of comfort zones. Join Ken and our distinguished guest, the true trailblazer Cris Howard, as they navigate uncharted territories, embrace discomfort, and uncover the striking parallels between success in leadership and the courage to …
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Episode 17: Stephen Totilo (Reporter at Game File)
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Stephen Totilo has been a games journalist for two decades now, making him one of the most experienced people in the field. His career spans a stint at MTV News as its first ever games reporter, nine years as Kotaku's Editor-in-Chief and until recently, he wrote a twice-weekly gaming newsletter for Axios. Today, Stephen is looking to strike out on …
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Behind the Curtain: Wisdom from Zappos and Netflix with Rico Nasol
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We’re unraveling the essence of leadership with a true pioneer in the field, Rico Nasol. With over 14 years of leadership experience at Netflix and Zappos, Rico has spearheaded creative teams for groundbreaking organizations and brings a wealth of insights. He unveils the wisdom from his latest book, 'The Seven Figure Leader,' emphasizing that know…
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Xposure’s Goldyn P. Smith offers a special thanks while recapping 2023 and what to expect from 2024על ידי Xposure Magazine
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EQ vs. IQ and Ego in Leadership with Zach White
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The interplay between emotional intelligence (EQ), intellectual prowess (IQ), and the delicate dance with one's ego creates a symphony that either propels or hinders leadership. While a high IQ may open the door to innovative ideas and strategic thinking, it is the often underestimated EQ that holds the key to unlocking genuine connections and navi…
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Episode 16: Nathan Grayson & Riley MacLeod (Just launched Aftermath)
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Nathan Grayson and Riley MacLeod have just launched a brand new, worker-owned games publication called Aftermath, along with some other ex-Kotaku staff you'll recognise. As in, today, right now! Chris grabbed them for an interview a few days ago to talk about the challenges that come with starting something fresh, crowdfunding and what being "worke…
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Episode 15: Patricia Hernandez (Former Editor-in-Chief at Kotaku)
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Patricia Hernandez is now the former Editor-in-Chief of Kotaku, having been fired from the position just a few days ago. In today's episode we're going to be talking to her about what's happened and digging into the increasingly strained relationship between Kotaku's editorial team and the company which owns the site itself, G/O Media. "I can't rea…
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Welcome Back To the #Xposure365 Podcast
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Publisher/Editor in Chief Goldyn P. Smith shares updates on the Summer 2023 issue, and a huge update and announcement on what to expect from this podcast! Follow Goldyn @GoldynRules and @XposureMagazine on all social media platforms. #Xposure365על ידי Xposure Magazine
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Episode 14: Rebekah Valentine (Senior Reporter at IGN)
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Rebekah Valentine is a Senior Reporter at IGN and an instrumental figure in the site's latest ambitions to establish itself as a true home for longform video games reporting. She's also just been on the ground at Summer Games Fest, the potential successor to the games industry's biggest, flashiest trade show, E3. How do the two shows compare from a…
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Episode 13: Double Fine PsychOdyssey (2 Player Productions)
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2 Player Productions is a documentary crew that's been embedded with Double Fine Productions for more than a decade now, having first come onboard in order to follow the development of Broken Age and create the Double Fine Adventure series. However, it's their latest work that's absolutely knocked my socks off. Double Fine PsychOdyssey is, quite si…
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Episode 12: Tyler McVicker (Formerly Valve News Network)
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Tyler McVicker has been utterly obsessed with Valve for more than a decade now, having reported on almost every scrap of news, speculation and datamined morsel to come out of this famously secretive company at the heart of the games industry. Having just published our own report on the reality of working at Valve, with its "flat" structure, no mana…
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Episode 11: Sam Greer (Just made a video for People Make Games!)
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Sam Greer is a freelance games critic, having previously worked for Glass House Games and GamesMaster magazine. More recently, she worked with People Make Games (that's us!) on an incredible video about the lack of working class people employed in the games industry. That's what we'll be talking about in today's episode. "I think when we talked abo…
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Episode 10: Hirun Cryer (Former Guides Editor at USGamer)
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Hirun Cryer first got his break in the games media writing guides over at USGamer. And guides content, dear listeners, is perhaps one of the most overlooked part of this entire job. Frequently responsible for the lion's share of a publication's traffic, despite rarely appearing on the homepage itself, video game guides are hugely important to the o…
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