Hire Power with Kim Frost

Kim Frost
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You don’t need more resumes—you need better leaders. I’m Kim Frost, founder of Frost Connections, and after 20+ years in recruiting, I’m here to give you the truth about hiring—no fluff, no buzzwords. Hire Power is for founders, CEOs, VPs, and HR leaders ready to hire smarter. In 20 minutes or less, I share bold insights and real talk on leadership and today’s shifting talent market. If “good enough” isn’t cutting it, hit follow—and let’s get to work. Connect with me at https://www.frostconnections.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frostkim/

  1. 2D AGO

    38. AI Isn't the Problem, Avoidance Is: Leadership Trend #2 for 2026

    We've been asking the wrong question about AI and leadership. It's not whether AI will replace leaders—it's about what AI is exposing. The uncomfortable truth? Many leaders never fully owned their decisions to begin with. In this episode, I break down the second major leadership trend heading into 2026: how AI is removing the excuses leaders have been hiding behind for years. Processes, committees, best practices—all the shields that made decision avoidance socially acceptable. In This Episode: Why AI is exposing leaders who avoid judgment callsHow "following the data" becomes a shield from accountabilityWhere this shows up in hiring (and beyond)What separates strong leaders in 2026: owning decisions made with AI, not deferring to itThe real cost when leaders avoid judgment: cautious culture and blurred accountabilityHow AI is quietly shaping your culture by what you allow it to replace💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim 🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

    6 min

  2. FEB 17

    37. Clarity Is the Leadership Superpower of 2026

    Clarity isn't just a hiring tool—it's become the most foundational leadership competency for 2026. Leaders who don't develop it are the ones dealing with turnover, stalled searches, burnt-out teams, and constant frustration. In this episode, Kim breaks down why clarity matters more than ever, what happens when it's missing, and how to make it your competitive advantage. If you've ever wondered why your team isn't "stepping up," this episode will show you it's probably a clarity problem, not a people problem. In This Episode: Why clarity reduces friction and stops low-level organizational chaos The end of "figure it out" leadership—and why it's destabilizing your team How vague expectations cost you time, talent, and performance Why clarity is respect (and what happens when it's missing) Making clarity your competitive advantage 💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim 🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

    13 min

  3. FEB 10

    36. Leadership Trends for 2026: What Great Leaders Are Doing Differently

    Leadership is being redefined right now—and if you're not paying attention, you're already behind. This isn't some recycled article about trends. These are the patterns Kim is seeing and hearing every single day from leaders who are winning and the ones who keep wondering why everything feels broken.Kim walks through 6 big shifts happening in leadership right now—clarity as a superpower, how AI is exposing weak leadership, why "it's our culture" isn't cutting it anymore, and why you can't hire your way out of broken systems. These shifts impact your hiring, your retention, your team performance, and ultimately your happiness as a leader .In this episode, Kim breaks down 6 critical shifts happening right now: Why clarity is becoming a core leadership skill (not just an HR exercise)How AI is raising the bar for human leadership—and exposing where it's missingWhy "it's our culture" isn't an answer anymoreThe expensive mistake leaders make when trying to solve leadership problems with hiringWhat separates leaders who are reacting from those building for the futureWhy managers are now the make-it-or-break-it layerThese shifts directly impact your hiring, retention, performance, and bottom line. 💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim 🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

    15 min

  4. FEB 3

    35. Leaders Are Asking: How Do We Learn in an Era of AI?

    AI increases output—but development transforms identity. And right now, we're confusing the two.In this episode, Kim breaks down the uncomfortable truth: AI can make you faster, but speed isn't the same thing as maturity. And leadership? That requires maturity. Fresh off an interview with 425 Magazine on this exact topic, Kim tackles the question leaders are quietly asking behind closed doors: How are we supposed to actually learn when AI is everywhere? What You'll Hear: Why AI can diminish learning (even when it's helpful)The dangerous difference between output and developmentHow the pandemic taught us that more activity ≠ more depthIs AI becoming the "manufacturing line" for thinking?Why empathy, courage, and accountability can't be outsourcedThe human reps that build leadership muscle—and how AI makes them optionalA practical framework: Does this AI task add value, or just speed?How to design AI-enabled systems that still preserve human choice and growth💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim 🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

    19 min

  5. JAN 27

    34. How to use AI in Recruiting & Hiring: Tool, Not Judge

    AI is already inside your hiring process whether you put it there intentionally or not. And while artificial intelligence promises speed, efficiency, and fairness, it also carries a quiet risk many leaders aren’t prepared for: automated bias at scale. In this episode of Hire Power, Kim Frost cuts through the noise of “AI is amazing” versus “AI is evil” and gets real about what responsible leadership actually looks like in the age of AI-powered hiring. This isn’t about rejecting technology—it’s about understanding where AI helps, where it harms, and why humans must stay firmly in the decision-making seat. Nearly 90% of companies now use some form of AI in hiring, from resume screening to job descriptions to candidate ranking. The danger isn’t that AI exists. The danger is when it’s embedded into your systems without visibility, values, or accountability. This episode challenges leaders to stop outsourcing judgment to software—and start owning the values behind their hiring decisions. In this episode: Why AI doesn’t create fairness, it applies whatever definition you give itHow bias doesn’t disappear with AI, it gets automatedThe hidden risk of AI tools operating without transparency or oversightWhy fairness is a leadership decision, not an HR checkboxHow over-reliance on AI erodes hiring managers’ judgment over timeThe difference between efficiency and equity in recruitingWhat happens when AI optimizes for sameness at scaleWhy culture built by software is a leadership failure—not innovation 💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim 🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

    17 min

  6. JAN 20

    33. Courage Over Comfort: The Leadership Skill No One Teaches

    Are New Year’s resolutions actually helpful for leaders… or are they quietly holding you back? In this episode of Hire Power, Kim Frost challenges the idea of once-a-year goal setting and explains why real leadership isn’t about resolutions—it’s about courage, clarity, and consistent action. Dropping this conversation a few weeks into the new year is intentional, because statistically, this is when most resolutions fall apart. Kim shares why she doesn’t believe in January resets, how fear disguises itself as “strategy,” and a powerful story from a Peloton ride that perfectly captures how leaders often mistake discomfort for danger. (Spoiler: sometimes the “snake” is just a mouse.) This episode is a candid, reflective conversation for leaders who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or hesitant to move forward—not because they lack skill, but because fear is quietly running the show. In this episode: Why great leaders don’t rely on annual resolutionsThe difference between fear-based logic and real strategyHow fear disguises itself as “being prudent”Why unnamed fear grows—and named fear loses powerThe “snake vs. mouse” metaphor that every leader needsHow reacting vs. responding impacts trust and leadershipA simple daily approach to shrinking fear instead of avoiding itWhy courage isn’t loud—it’s quiet, steady, and decisive  💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim 🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

    15 min

  7. JAN 13

    32. Leading Multi-Generational Teams Without Losing Your Mind

    Boomers. Gen X. Millennials. Gen Z. One team. What actually works and what absolutely doesn’t. For the first time in history, four generations are working side by side, and if you’re leading them, it can feel less like running a business and more like moderating a family reunion. In this episode, we break down why generational tension isn’t really a “generation problem” at all— nd what strong leaders do differently to create clarity, engagement, and performance across age groups. Drawing on data from Gallup, Deloitte, McKinsey, PwC, SHRM, and Microsoft, this episode unpacks the leadership myths that keep teams stuck—and the practical shifts that help leaders thrive. In this episode: Why generational conflict is usually a leadership clarity issue, not an age issueWhat each generation tends to value at work (without stereotyping or labeling)The biggest mistakes leaders make when managing across generationsWhy one-size-fits-all leadership, annual reviews, and unclear expectations backfireHow regular feedback, clear standards, and adaptive communication drive engagementPractical strategies to build cross-generational collaboration that actually works 💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim 🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

    15 min

  8. JAN 6

    31. Leading in Chaos: How Great Leaders Show Up When Nothing Is Certain

    Chaos isn’t a phase, it’s the environment. Market shifts, AI disruption, layoffs, global instability… uncertainty is now part of everyday leadership. And in moments like these, leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about how you show up. In this episode, we look at what courageous leadership actually looks like when clarity is hard to find. Inspired by insights from Harvard Business Review and real-world leadership examples, this conversation focuses on leadership in practice—not theory—when things feel messy, loud, and unresolved. Because here’s the truth: your team doesn’t need perfection. They need clarity, consistency, and calm. In this episode: Why chaos reveals the leader—and why uncertainty puts leadership on full displayHow creating a strong internal narrative anchors leadership in turbulent timesThe balance between confidence and humilityWhy great leaders “act their way into clarity"The role of connection, support, and honest feedback in sustaining courageWhy emotional regulation is a strategic leadership skill, not a soft one 💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim 🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

    13 min
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You don’t need more resumes—you need better leaders. I’m Kim Frost, founder of Frost Connections, and after 20+ years in recruiting, I’m here to give you the truth about hiring—no fluff, no buzzwords. Hire Power is for founders, CEOs, VPs, and HR leaders ready to hire smarter. In 20 minutes or less, I share bold insights and real talk on leadership and today’s shifting talent market. If “good enough” isn’t cutting it, hit follow—and let’s get to work. Connect with me at https://www.frostconnections.com or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frostkim/

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