School of Hiring

School of Hiring

Do you find hiring frustrating?? Are you disappointed with recruiting?? My name is Konstanty Sliwowski and I am a veteran of nearly 20 years in the business of recruitment, strategic talent acquisition and employment consultancy. I now focus my time on advising organisations and managers on how to be more, strategic, efficient, and effective at engaging and hiring top talent.In this podcast series, I speak with business leaders about how they attract and hire top performers. The high's and low's. And of course some funny stories and recruitment mishaps.If you are tired of recruitment processes that suck up your time and seem to never end and are looking for a more predictable way to attract, engage and hire top talent but also reduce the number of candidates you need to interview, come listen to our guest hiring managers including CEO's, CTO's, and CPO's open up about hiring experiences and how they approach talent acquisition.

  1. OCT 1

    Why “Hiring the Best” Can Break Your Team — Peter Sorgenfrei on Building Global Companies

    Send us a text Most founders make the same million-dollar mistake when building teams. They think it’s about hiring “the best.” Peter Sorgenfrei (LinkedIn) disagrees — and he would know. He’s built six companies across three continents, hired hundreds of people, and seen how elite talent can kill a company when the chemistry is wrong. Here’s what we unpack in this week’s episode of the School of Hiring Podcast: 1️⃣ Cultural Blindspots European teams prize expertiseAmerican teams chase executionAsian teams value harmony  Each works locally, but global scaling makes these differences collide.2️⃣ The Talent Trap Four FAANG “rockstars” don’t guarantee success. Too many architects, not enough builders. Too many visionaries, not enough executors. 3️⃣ The Real Secret The strongest teams weren’t the most impressive on paper.  They were the ones who:  ✔️ Challenged each other constructively  ✔️ Adapted to market shifts together  ✔️ Put company success above personal wins This episode is for founders, CEOs, and leaders who want to build global teams that scale. 👉 Follow Peter Sorgenfrei for more on leadership and scaling. 👉 Follow Konstanty Sliwowski for daily insights on structured hiring and team building. 👉 Learn more: School of Hiring | Klareda Follow Konstanty Sliwowski on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sliwowskik/ For more insights check out www.schoolofhiring.com and newsletter.schoolofhiring.com

    45 min
  2. AUG 1

    Negotiation Tactics Every Leader Should Know - Stephen Hartley-Brewer on Negotiating

    Send us a text Most of us treat negotiation as a final hurdle. A back-and-forth after the offer’s made. That’s a mistake. Hiring doesn’t end with an offer. And negotiation doesn’t start with one. In this episode of the School of Hiring podcast, Konstanty Sliwowski is joined by expert negotiator Stephen Hartley-Brewer to unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of talent acquisition: the role of negotiation in the hiring process. Stephen started his career in strategy consulting at BCG, then transitioned into high-stakes finance—negotiating complex deals at private equity firms like BC Partners and TPG-Axon. Today, he leads Hartley-Brewer Negotiation Consultants, advising law firms, financial institutions, and business services companies on how to negotiate with clarity, structure, and measurable outcomes. Together, we explore: Why every hiring conversation is a negotiation—from the initial recruiter call to the final interviewHow “harmless” early questions about compensation can set damaging anchorsWhy candidates often signal one thing but mean another (and how to avoid misreading them)How to embed negotiation into every phase of the hiring process to avoid post-offer surprises and reduce mis-hiresThe psychology behind anchoring, misalignment, and missed signals—and how to counter themHow to help candidates feel safe, seen, and understood while protecting your positionWhether you're a founder, CHRO, hiring manager, or candidate you'll walk away with new frameworks to improve offer acceptance rates, negotiate without friction, and secure hires that actually stick. If you want to hire top talent with confidence—not chaos—this episode is a masterclass in negotiation for modern hiring. Check out https://schoolofhiring.com and https://hartley-brewer.com/ for more. Follow Konstanty Sliwowski on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sliwowskik/ For more insights check out www.schoolofhiring.com and newsletter.schoolofhiring.com

    50 min
  3. JUN 6

    Mastering Executive Transitions with Navid Nazemian

    Send us a text What determines whether a senior hire becomes a high-impact leader or a costly misstep? In this episode, we explore the critical period of executive transitions—the first 365 days when newly appointed leaders are expected to build relationships, deliver results, and shape strategy, often without a clear roadmap. Our guest, Navid Nazemian, is the author of the international bestseller Mastering Executive Transitions and one of the world’s top executive transition coaches. He has coached more than 100 C-suite leaders across Europe, Africa, and North America, and held senior HR roles at global companies including Vodafone, Adidas, and Roche. Navid has been recognized as HR's Most Influential Practitioner and Coach of the Year. We discuss: Why clarity on success must start before the offer is madeThe risks of misalignment between boards and executive hiresWhy generic onboarding fails senior leadersHow to apply the Double Diamond Framework® to de-risk transitions and accelerate impactThis conversation is a must-listen for founders, CEOs, HR leaders, and hiring managers who want to improve hiring decisions and ensure new leaders thrive. Connect with Navid Nazemian: linkedin.com/in/navidnazemian Connect with Konstanty Sliwowski: linkedin.com/in/sliwowskik Follow Konstanty Sliwowski on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sliwowskik/ For more insights check out www.schoolofhiring.com and newsletter.schoolofhiring.com

    48 min
  4. APR 5

    Ego, Culture, and the Hidden Cost of Leadership Blind Spots with Serial Entrepreneur Erik Pfannmöller

    Send us a text Every company has a culture—whether you shape it or not. It can be intentional or accidental. It can fuel performance or quietly tear your business apart. And the difference between a thriving company and one stuck in survival mode? Often, it comes down to one thing: leadership. In this episode of The School of Hiring, I’m joined by Erik Pfannmöller, serial entrepreneur, former Canoe World Champion, and founder of The Culture Code Foundation. Erik has built and exited multiple high-growth companies and now helps organizations develop high-performance cultures that drive innovation, attract top talent, and create long-term, defensible success. We unpack the often invisible force that shapes businesses—company culture—and the role ego plays in either strengthening or sabotaging it. In this episode, we explore: Why culture is your ultimate competitive advantageHow ego silently kills team performance and decision-makingThe biggest myths leaders believe about company cultureWhat founders must let go of in order to scale successfullyWhether it’s ever too late to fix a toxic cultureWhat business leaders can learn from elite-level sportWhether you're a founder building from scratch or a leader trying to fix what's broken, this episode is packed with insights on how to lead with humility, clarity, and purpose—and build a culture that lasts. 📝 Podcast Show Notes Guest: Erik Pfannmöller – Serial Entrepreneur, Culture Builder, Former Canoe World Champion, Founder of The Culture Code Foundation. Topics We Cover: The DNA of high-performance teamsWhy most leaders misunderstand what company culture really isWhere ego helps—and where it destroys—leadershipLetting go as a founder and learning to trust your teamHow to build “unhackable” cultures that competitors can’t copyWhat sports teach us about leadership, resilience, and feedbackWhy culture starts at the top—and how to keep it from going toxicKey Resources Mentioned: 📘 Win from Within by James Heskett📘 The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle📺 How Apple’s Culture Evolved Over Time (YouTube – from min 12)Connect with Erik: 🌐 Website: erikpfannmoeller.de 💼 LinkedIn: Erik Pfannmöller Connect with Konstanty / The School of Hiring: 🌐 schoolofhiring.com 💼 Konstanty on LinkedIn Follow Konstanty Sliwowski on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sliwowskik/ For more insights check out www.schoolofhiring.com and newsletter.schoolofhiring.com

    43 min
  5. MAR 21

    Think You’re Good at Hiring? You Might Be Dead Wrong

    Send us a text Most leaders think they know how to make a good hire. They trust their instincts. They believe their experience helps them spot the right candidate. But what if that confidence is misplaced? What if they’re unknowingly repeating the same hiring mistakes—costing their companies millions? In this episode of The School of Hiring, I’m joined by Tim Freestone, founder of Alooba and host of the Objective Hiring podcast. Tim has spent years studying why hiring fails, and how companies can fix it with data-driven, validated insights. We break down: Why most hiring decisions are built on false confidence The biggest hiring mistakes companies don’t even realize they’re making Why intuition and experience aren’t enough to judge candidates How data-driven hiring improves accuracy without losing the human element Why companies that don’t fix hiring set themselves up for failure This is not just about hiring. It’s about breaking free from flawed decision-making and learning how to build truly great teams. How hiring will evolve in the next decade What today’s hiring managers need to change Tim’s one piece of advice for leaders who want to master hiring Guest Links: 🔹 Tim Freestone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-freestone-alooba/ 🔹 Alooba: https://www.alooba.com Host Links: 🔹 Konstanty Sliwowski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sliwowskik/ 🔹 School of Hiring Website: https://www.schoolofhiring.com Follow Konstanty Sliwowski on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sliwowskik/ For more insights check out www.schoolofhiring.com and newsletter.schoolofhiring.com

    37 min

Ratings & Reviews

About

Do you find hiring frustrating?? Are you disappointed with recruiting?? My name is Konstanty Sliwowski and I am a veteran of nearly 20 years in the business of recruitment, strategic talent acquisition and employment consultancy. I now focus my time on advising organisations and managers on how to be more, strategic, efficient, and effective at engaging and hiring top talent.In this podcast series, I speak with business leaders about how they attract and hire top performers. The high's and low's. And of course some funny stories and recruitment mishaps.If you are tired of recruitment processes that suck up your time and seem to never end and are looking for a more predictable way to attract, engage and hire top talent but also reduce the number of candidates you need to interview, come listen to our guest hiring managers including CEO's, CTO's, and CPO's open up about hiring experiences and how they approach talent acquisition.