Hire Learning with Oz Rashid

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Hire Learning with Oz Rashid is a series of raw, honest, and entertaining conversations with top-performing business leaders across an array of industries that focus on the one thing every business leader has to play a part in: finding top talent. The reality is that making the right or wrong decisions when hiring not only impacts you as a leader - it affects every aspect of the business. The goal of the show is to help business leaders learn new ways of approaching the way they identify and engage top talent. Follow us on: Instagram @hirelearningpodTwitter @hirelearningpodTikTok @Hirelearningpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Leading When the Stakes Are Life and Death with Oscar Benavidez of Mass General Brigham

    4D AGO

    Leading When the Stakes Are Life and Death with Oscar Benavidez of Mass General Brigham

    We’re joined by Oscar J. Benavidez, MD/MBA, Chief, Division of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology and Executive Director, Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization and Surgical program at the Heart and Vascular Institute of Mass General Brigham and Associate Professor of Harvard Medical School. Oscar shares his unconventional path into medicine, what drew him to a high-risk turnaround role, and how he rebuilt trust, outcomes, and culture inside one of the most complex care environments in healthcare. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 06:57 Assuming leadership of a “burning ship” program demanded systemic courage.​ 13:38 Applying structure‑process‑outcome thinking consistently elevates team performance.​ 16:44 Prioritizing culture over pure technical talent protects long‑term success.​ 20:02 Transforming a competitor’s staffing crisis into collaboration creates shared value.​ 25:44 Encouraging “little‑c” conflict surfaces hidden problems and accelerates improvement.​ 31:09 Designing cardiology care around anxiety reduction improves patient experience.​ 35:58 Recognizing underutilized capabilities can redefine roles and service lines.​ 40:23 Painting a clear future state attracts true builders to change.​ 45:32 Choosing broadly applicable problems multiplies impact across populations. Resources Mentioned: Oscar J. Benavidez https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscar-benavidez-md-mba/ Mass General Brigham | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-general-brigham/ Mass General Brigham | Website https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/ Harvard Medical School | Website https://hms.harvard.edu/ “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287 “The Signal and the Noise” by Nate Silver https://www.amazon.com/Signal-Noise-Many-Predictions-Fail-but/dp/0143125087 Thank you for listening to “Hire Learning with Oz Rashid.” Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.  Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid.   To learn more about MSH, visit https://www.talentmsh.com.  #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #EnterpriseHiring #GigEconomy

    50 min
  2. From Entry-Level to Executive: Lessons in Growing Leaders at Scale with Camille Mallari of Parallon

    JAN 28

    From Entry-Level to Executive: Lessons in Growing Leaders at Scale with Camille Mallari of Parallon

    On today’s episode, we’re joined by Camille Mallari, one of the Regional Chief Operating Officers of Parallon, a $2B healthcare services organization. Camille shares her journey from an entry-level management trainee to an Executive, offering a candid look at what it takes to grow leaders from within at enterprise scale. Our conversation explores early-career hiring, leadership development, human-centered leadership in an AI-driven world, and why investing in people remains a long-term competitive advantage. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 09:02 Get your foot in the door and stay hungry. 12:51 Resistance to change will hurt more than help careers. 15:55 Investing in early-career talent is a long-term advantage. 16:47 Human-centric leadership will matter more in an AI world. 19:13 Women still face bias and inequity in workplace advancement. 23:51 Women must learn practical, confident self-advocacy at work. 25:17 In interviews, thought processes reveal how leaders truly operate. 29:03 Leaders cannot be successful without their teams succeeding. 36:58 Do not fear failure — the most growth comes in our hardest moments. Resources Mentioned: Camille Mallari https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-camille-mallari/ Parallon | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/parallon-business-solutions/ Parallon | Website https://parallon.com/ “Grit” by Angela Duckworth https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/ “Your AI Survival Guide” by Sol Rashidi https://www.amazon.com/Your-Survival-Guide-Real-World-Deployments/dp/1394272634 “Career Forward: Strategies From Women Who’ve Made It” by Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668018608 Thank you for listening to “Hire Learning with Oz Rashid.” Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.  Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid.   To learn more about MSH, visit https://www.talentmsh.com.  #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #WorkforceTrends

    41 min
  3. Responsible AI Starts With People, Not Technology with Julia Zhou of SAAFE.ai

    JAN 21

    Responsible AI Starts With People, Not Technology with Julia Zhou of SAAFE.ai

    We’re joined by Julia Zhou, Co-Founder and CTO of SAAFE.ai, a veteran technology leader with decades of experience as CIO, CTO, and Head of Product across complex healthcare organizations, including HCM, CINQCARE, CBH, and Molina Healthcare. Julia shares how responsible AI, trust, and culture intersect in healthcare and hiring, and why safety-first thinking matters as AI reshapes how teams are built and led. Oz and Julia explore the art of ethical AI in practice, what top founders in the Bay Area are prioritizing today, and how leaders can hire for curiosity, resilience, and cultural alignment in an increasingly automated world. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 04:32 Digital transformation should focus on execution and leadership. 10:55 Healthcare AI must shift from detection to prevention. 15:22 Responsible AI is a mindset, not a compliance checklist. 17:32 Healthcare offers unmatched purpose and rigor for AI talent. 23:30 Human oversight remains essential for safe AI operations.  28:05 Top-performing teams are built on cultural alignment.  32:40 Successful candidates go beyond to understand the business.  37:31 Maintaining an open mind fosters diversity and innovation. Resources Mentioned: Julia Zhou http://www.linkedin.com/in/juliazhouciocto/ SAAFE.ai | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/saafe-ai/ SAAFE.ai | Website https://saafe.ai HCM https://www.linkedin.com/company/hcm-healthcare-chaos-management/ CINQCARE https://www.linkedin.com/company/cinq-care/ CBH https://www.linkedin.com/company/community-behavioral-health/ Molina Healthcare https://www.linkedin.com/company/molina-healthcare/ “Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing https://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Shackletons-Incredible-Alfred-Lansing/dp/0465062881 Thank you for listening to “Hire Learning with Oz Rashid.” Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.  Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid.    To learn more about MSH, visit https://www.talentmsh.com. #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #EnterpriseHiring

    45 min
  4. The Marathon Mindset: Leading High-Performance Cultures with Dariya Golan

    JAN 14

    The Marathon Mindset: Leading High-Performance Cultures with Dariya Golan

    We sit down with Dariya Golan, CEO, Advanced Surgery Center of Clifton at SCA Health. Dariya shares her incredible journey, starting as an entrepreneur in Ukraine to leading a major healthcare turnaround where she has grown EBITDA by 500%. She discusses how the mental toughness gained from running 12 marathons translates directly to the boardroom and why the CEO must personally represent the culture they expect from their team. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 04:02 Running marathons builds the mental toughness needed for leadership. 08:47 Treating every professional role like your own personal business. 12:25 Leaders must demonstrate the behaviors they preach to others. 15:43 Effective leaders make decisions based on objective data points. 20:24 Positive margins allow for investment in the best talent. 24:49 Hiring decisions prioritize cultural fit over just technical skills. 28:44 Discovering a candidate's areas for growth. 33:40 Recognizing hiring mistakes early saves the team frustration. 40:00 Developing emotional intelligence is vital for every modern leader. Resources Mentioned: Dariya Golan https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariyagolan/ SCA Health https://www.linkedin.com/company/scahealth/ “Dare to Lead” by Brené Brown https://brenebrown.com/book/dare-to-lead/ The Nurtury https://thenurturycenter.com/ Thank you for listening to “Hire Learning with Oz Rashid.” Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.  Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid.   To learn more about MSH, visit https://www.talentmsh.com. #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #EnterpriseHiring

    44 min
  5. The Brutal Truth About Entrepreneurship with Evan Shy of HTD Talent

    JAN 7

    The Brutal Truth About Entrepreneurship with Evan Shy of HTD Talent

    Evan Shy, Chief Executive Officer of HTD Talent and Coding Temple, joins Oz to explore the realities of building scalable enterprises, accelerated talent development, and the unglamorous truths of entrepreneurship. They discuss how AI is transforming workforce training, the mental fortitude required to build sustainable businesses, and the three critical validations every founder must complete before launching. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 05:08 HTD Talent deploys trained engineers directly into enterprise organizations. 09:22 AI accelerates velocity in eight-week enterprise upskilling programs. 18:21 AI lowers barriers but doesn’t guarantee business durability. 22:22 Verify real customer willingness to pay through actual transactions. 27:16 Fast hiring and firing ensure quality team cultural fit. 32:40 Best hires demonstrate intensity and first-principles thinking habits. 36:40 AI browser tools automate meeting research and preparation workflows. 42:08 Always surround yourself with brilliant, ambitious, capable people. Resources Mentioned: Evan Shy https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanshy25/ Coding Temple | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/school/coding-temple/ Coding Temple | Website https://www.codingtemple.com/ HTD Talent | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/htd-talent/ HTD Talent | Website https://www.htdtalent.com/ "Founders" podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7txiovdzPARhjm18NwMUYj "Acquired" podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7Fj0XEuUQLUqoMZQdsLXqp Thank you for listening to “Hire Learning with Oz Rashid.” Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.  Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid.   To learn more about MSH, visit https://www.talentmsh.com.   #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #AIinHR

    48 min
  6. Takes on Talent: Best of 2025

    12/17/2025

    Takes on Talent: Best of 2025

    This “Best of 2025” edition brings together standout moments from the leaders who defined the year. Oz revisits conversations with Russell Foltz-Smith, Advisor, AI Strategist, and EVP of Product of Smarter Sorting; Amos Schwartzfarb, CEO Coach, Advisor, and Author, and Formerly MD of Techstars Austin; Ozge Gunaydin Erturk, CMO of FloSports and former Amazon leader; Kevin Dooley, CHRO of Q² Solutions and former executive of Deutsche Bank, Colgate Palmolive, and PepsiCo; Tim Rains, VP and CISO of ADT and former Microsoft and Amazon security leader; Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech; and Mariano Filippini, Founder of Gen-FC, Formerly of TelevisaUnivision and Miami Sharks. Each highlight shares a moment where these leaders challenged how we hire, how we lead, and how we understand talent, spanning AI and human connection, neurodiversity in tech, leadership under pressure, global sports, and the mindset needed to build high-performing teams. Key Takeaways: 03:16 Russell Foltz-Smith explains why humans crave tangibility in a digital world. 04:48 Amos Schwartzfarb frames robots and AI as extensions of human strategy. 06:08 Kevin Dooley introduces his leadership assessment model: style versus substance. 08:20 Ozge Gunaydin Erturk highlights Amazon’s focus on long-term, repeatable solutions. 13:52 Tim Rains recalls Microsoft cyberattacks that shaped his sense of urgency in security. 17:20 Tara May describes how interviews disadvantage autistic talent and block opportunities. 21:48 Mariano Filippini prioritizes humility, empathy, and constant improvement in hiring. Resources Mentioned: Russell Foltz-Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/russfoltzsmith/ Smarter Sorting | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smarterx/ Smarter Sorting | Website https://www.smartersorting.com/ Amos Schwartzfarb https://www.linkedin.com/in/amosschwartzfarb/ Techstars | Website http://www.techstars.com Ozge Gunaydin Erturk https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozgegunaydin/ FloSports https://www.linkedin.com/company/flosports/ Amazon | Website https://www.amazon.com/ Match | Website https://www.match.com/ Kevin Dooley https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-dooley-aa47a09/ Q² Solutions | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/q2-solutions/ Q² Solutions | Website https://labs.iqvia.com/ Deutsche Bank | Website https://www.db.com/ Colgate-Palmolive | Website https://www.colgatepalmolive.ph/ PepsiCo | Website https://www.pepsico.com/ Tim Rains https://www.linkedin.com/in/timrains/ ADT | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/adt/ ADT | Website https://www.adt.com/ Tara May https://www.linkedin.com/in/taranmay/ Aspiritech | LinkeIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiritech/ Aspiritech | Website https://aspiritech.org Mariano Filippini https://www.linkedin.com/in/mafilippini/ Thank you for listening to “Hire Learning with Oz Rashid.” Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.  Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid.   To learn more about MSH, visit https://www.talentmsh.com. #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #WorkforceTrends

    23 min
  7. Breaking Barriers From Wall Street to the Board Room, and as a Mother, with Pari Parchi, CEO of Panorama Aero

    12/10/2025

    Breaking Barriers From Wall Street to the Board Room, and as a Mother, with Pari Parchi, CEO of Panorama Aero

    Today, we talk with Pari Parchi, Founder and CEO of Panorama Aero. Before launching Panorama Aero, she built an elite Wall Street career at Morgan Stanley, Fortress Investment Group, and Cowen, where she became CEO of Cowen Aviation Finance. Pari shares how structured finance shaped her entrepreneurial edge, why she refused early dilution, how she built a specialized aviation fleet serving high-stakes missions, and what motherhood, ownership, and independent thinking have taught her about leadership and hiring.  Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 05:44 Owning equity early protects long-term decision control. 07:06 Motherhood became the catalyst for entrepreneurship. 13:33 Women on Wall Street face systematic attrition. 24:04 Seed rounds mean more responsibility, not celebration. 31:28 The evolution of personal branding from skepticism to necessity. 38:44 Grit from athletics matters more than perfect grades. 40:32 Perfectionism and Instagram culture create false expectations. 42:48 Hiring decisions come from gut feeling, not answers. 45:44 Continuous learning prevents stagnation at any age. Resources Mentioned: Pari Parchi https://www.linkedin.com/in/pariparchi/ Panorama Aero | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/panorama-aero/ Panorama Aero | Website http://www.panorama.aero Morgan Stanley https://www.linkedin.com/company/morgan-stanley/ Fortress Investment Group https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortress-investment-group/ Cowen https://www.linkedin.com/company/td-cowen/ Thank you for listening to “Hire Learning with Oz Rashid.” Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.  Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid.   To learn more about MSH, visit https://www.talentmsh.com.  #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #EnterpriseHiring

    49 min
  8. Coaching-Led Leadership: From High School Basketball to the Boardroom with Michael Rady of Swisher

    12/03/2025

    Coaching-Led Leadership: From High School Basketball to the Boardroom with Michael Rady of Swisher

    Today, we’re joined by Michael Rady, Executive Vice President of People and Culture at Swisher, whose career spans senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, United Parks & Resorts, and Ingersoll Rand. He brings a lifetime of coaching influence, a world-class talent mindset, and deep experience leading organizations through transformation. Michael shares how his athletic upbringing shaped his leadership philosophy, why coaching is central to every manager’s job, and how he’s helping modernize a legacy brand through culture, care, and capability. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 03:33 An employee motivation class shaped Michael’s entire HR career and business philosophy. 09:11 Care, not trust, is the foundation for building high-performing cultures. 14:49 Capability, culture, and pace are the three pillars of effective leadership. 19:05 Getting cut reinforced humility, resilience, and commitment to improvement. 24:59 Leaders must invest in coaching and developing strong followership within organizations. 35:43 Most hiring mistakes come from missing cultural fit, not assessing technical skills. 39:40 Build authentic networks by connecting with talented people on quality work projects. 44:28 Evolving leadership blends old-school toughness with modern intentional growth. 49:55 Recognizing meaningful impact inspires continued innovation and collective growth. Resources Mentioned: Michael Rady https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rady-65396b10/ Swisher | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/swishercompany/ Swisher | Website https://swisher.com/ Thank you for listening to “Hire Learning with Oz Rashid.” Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.  Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid.   To learn more about MSH, visit https://www.talentmsh.com. #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #AIinHR

    50 min
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Hire Learning with Oz Rashid is a series of raw, honest, and entertaining conversations with top-performing business leaders across an array of industries that focus on the one thing every business leader has to play a part in: finding top talent. The reality is that making the right or wrong decisions when hiring not only impacts you as a leader - it affects every aspect of the business. The goal of the show is to help business leaders learn new ways of approaching the way they identify and engage top talent. Follow us on: Instagram @hirelearningpodTwitter @hirelearningpodTikTok @Hirelearningpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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