Hiring Insights

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Hiring Insights

A podcast dedicated to providing insights into executive hiring. Whether you are an executive, an attorney, a recruiter, a coach, or a candidate, there is something for you to learn and discover.

  1. Kevin Lewis | Hiring, Growth, and Board Expectations: Executive Insights

    1월 10일

    Kevin Lewis | Hiring, Growth, and Board Expectations: Executive Insights

    Kevin Lewis joins Mosah Fernandez Goodman on this episode of Hiring Insights. Kevin is the Chief Financial Officer at Hudl, where he draws on a diverse career spanning finance, technology, and agriculture. With global experience, private equity exposure, and a background that includes both fast-growing startups and established organizations, Kevin’s journey offers a unique perspective on building high-performing teams, thriving in high-growth environments, and collaborating effectively with boards. Highlights from this episode: Career Navigation and Challenges Decision-making pitfalls, such as prioritizing short-term gains over long-term growth opportunities. Challenges faced in managing a nonlinear career path. Industry Transitions and Adaptability Emphasizing transferable skills over industry-specific expertise. Building and Leading Teams Key qualities and attributes sought when building finance and accounting teams. The significance of hiring for organizational fit and culture. Evaluating Candidates and Red Flags in Hiring Methods to assess a candidate’s fit beyond technical qualifications. Spotting red flags in resumes and interviews. Hiring in High-Growth Environments Adjusting hiring processes to meet the velocity of fast-growing companies or industries. Balancing the need for rapid hiring with maintaining team quality and fit. Leadership and Cultural Fit Identifying leadership qualities that align with organizational culture. Prioritizing soft skills like communication, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. Strategic Board Engagement Maintaining transparency by presenting clear updates, including wins and areas needing improvement. Talent as a Core Asset Emphasizing talent management, particularly in technology-driven organizations where human capital and intellectual property are critical. Prioritizing acquisitions of technology that integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure. Economic and Job Market Insights Highlighting the evolving nature of job markets with increased opportunities at senior levels for growing companies. Interview Preparation and Career Transition Advising candidates to focus on storytelling—clearly articulating their experiences, passions, and fit for prospective roles. Stressing the importance of leveraging personal networks to uncover opportunities.

    34분
  2. Michelle Comella | Redefining Success: Navigating Career Path Journeys

    2024. 11. 07.

    Michelle Comella | Redefining Success: Navigating Career Path Journeys

    Michelle Comella sits down with Mosah Fernandez Goodman on this episode of Hiring Insights. Michelle is an attorney and certified professional coach working with AMLaw 25 firms, her current role is the Global Director of Career Services at McDermott Will & Emery, a program that she designed and launched in 2020. Prior to making the transition into coaching, Michelle was dedicated to practicing law, that is, until she realized that the responsibilities of a general counsel did not motivate her in the way she felt the right career should. With expertise from previous roles at Kirkland and Ellis, and companies such as Charles Schwab and Fidelity, her broad legal experience make her an invaluable resource for career guidance. Topics discussed in this episode:  Navigating Career Transitions: Michelle discusses the importance of understanding what one seeks in a career change, rather than only focusing on leaving a current role. She highlights the need to explore opportunities that fulfill new personal and professional aspirations. Trends in Employment and Career Needs: Two prominent trends among professionals—employment gaps due to economic and personal reasons, and the increasing importance of cultural fit in career choices. Networking and Personal Branding: Michelle emphasizes the value of networking and building a personal brand. She suggests using platforms like LinkedIn to showcase expertise, values, and professional interests, helping professionals remain connected and expand their career opportunities. Approaching Networking in Job Searches: Networking can be intimidating and off-putting for some people. Subtle tactics to open the conversation to job searches without making a direct job request. Using Social Media for Professional Networking: Present yourself authentically on LinkedIn. Benefits of Leveraging Third Parties in Job Searches: Advantages of involving mentors, coaches, or talent advisors. These third parties can offer objective perspectives, help answer tough questions, and provide alternative interpretations to avoid negative assumptions during the job search process. Handling Employment Gaps During Job Searches: Strategies for explaining resume gaps, especially during interviews.

    37분
  3. Stewart Hirsch | Unlocking Your Potential: Referral Power, Networking Confidence, Leadership Skills, Career Advancement

    2024. 07. 17.

    Stewart Hirsch | Unlocking Your Potential: Referral Power, Networking Confidence, Leadership Skills, Career Advancement

    Stewart Hirsch, a seasoned expert in the world of coaching and professional development, joins Mosah Fernandez Goodman on this episode of Hiring Insights to share insights into unlocking your career potential through the power of referrals, networking with confidence, developing the right leadership skills, and career advancement. Stewart practiced law for 21 years, in law firms and in-house, including TJX, Staples, Welch’s and others, developing extensive experience advising senior executives and leading business initiatives. As an executive and leadership coach, Stewart serves as a sounding board and strategic thought partner for C-Suite and other executives, assisting with communication and relationship-building. Having coached hundreds of lawyers and other professionals to increase business, Stewart brings a wealth of knowledge and insight. Topics discussed in this episode: How do coaching services for executives and lawyers address the professional gaps they may be experiencing? What specific coaching areas can they benefit from, and what services can help them become more well-rounded individuals? Beyond coaching and independent learning, people can use various other methods to grow and expand. Continually work to not only enhance skills and knowledge but also foster personal and professional development through diverse experiences and connections. Leadership is often about inspiring. Some people think it's about managing and that can be part of it, there has to be some management work in there, but it's really about inspiring others and influencing others to do what is needed and creating a collaborative environment. What does it look like to be a successful outside or in-house counsel? We all are referral sources for each other, whether you call it that is in question, but you do it all the time. Referral sources are resources. Networking: we must have the mindset of both caring and curiosity about other people, it’s a way of thinking. Overcome fear or reluctance to network by taking the focus off of you. Focus on the other person. People like to talk about themselves. How and why to use LinkedIn as a tool to connect or reconnect with people in your network.

    49분
  4. Lisa Lang | Connecting the Dots: Navigating Career Growth, Building Relationships, Harnessing Social Media

    2024. 04. 26.

    Lisa Lang | Connecting the Dots: Navigating Career Growth, Building Relationships, Harnessing Social Media

    Lisa Lang joins Mosah Fernandez Goodman on this episode of Hiring Insights to discuss her diverse legal background, career advancement, relationship building, and the benefits of utilizing social media.  Lisa is the Vice President and General Counsel at Ohio Northern University, her varied background spans private practice, nonprofit, academia, and six years in the United States Army, first as a legal specialist and then as a legal non-commissioned officer. Lisa is an author and passionate about building community and being a resource as she shares her journey and experiences in the legal world. The topics discussed in this episode:  “You can’t connect the dots looking forward, you always have to connect them looking backward.”  Steve Jobs Don’t be so fixated on a specific goal, that you lose sight of opportunities that may exist right in front of you. The relationships that you build and develop are key to not only doing good work and having trust, but also for advancement and opening up opportunities.     How do you develop a personal brand, a reputation and a persona outside of your organization? Opportunities that LinkedIn and social media can open up beyond finding a new role. If you’re utilizing LinkedIn, it’s not as much about the content you're posting, but the relationships that can be built from commenting and engaging with others. When building relationships, give without expecting anything in return. Career advancement isn’t always a straight climb up in title and pay, consider lateral moves that will provide experience for the long-term strategy.

    35분

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