TribePod is where the future of talent acquisition comes to life. Hosted by Matt Staney, Founder and Principal Consultant of Proactive Talent, this podcast dives into the rapidly changing world of recruiting, exploring emerging trends in hiring, AI, and employer branding. With candid conversations and insightful interviews, TribePod brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and practitioners who aren't afraid to challenge conventional wisdom. Whether you're looking to sharpen your r ...
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3 Black fathers, sons, bruddas, giving insight on what being those things mean in the world today. “It Takes a Tribe”
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Navigating Economic Recovery and AI Advancement: Thriving Amid Change
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In this episode of TribePod, host Matt Staney tackles two of the most transformative forces in today’s workplace: economic recovery and the rapid advancement of AI. As HR and recruitment leaders face both challenges and opportunities, Matt provides valuable insights into navigating job displacement, AI integration, and strategic talent development.…
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Six Foundational Skills for Modern Recruiting Teams
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In this episode of TribePod – The Proactive Talent Podcast, host Matt Staney dives into the future of recruiting in an AI-driven world. Matt outlines six critical skills every modern recruiting team needs to thrive, from leveraging AI beyond automation to building talent ecosystems. Along the way, Matt offers practical tips, personal anecdotes, and…
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The Relaunch of TribePod: Reconnecting, Reflecting, and the Future of Talent Acquisition
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In this highly anticipated return of TribePod, host Matt Staney, founder and CEO of Proactive Talent, shares his personal journey over the past year and a half, including why he decided to take a sabbatical and how it has reshaped his outlook on life, leadership, and the ever-evolving talent acquisition industry. Matt opens up about the challenges …
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The Robot Proof Recruiter - Katrina Collier
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In this episode of Tribepod, Jim Stroud, VP of Marketing at Proactive Talent interviews Katrina Collier about her new book - "The Robot Proof Recruiter." During the conversation, the following topics are addressed: How to show you are a recruiter worth talking to How to show you are a company worth talking to Why you should focus your recruitment p…
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The Value and Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
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In this episode of TribePod, Phil Johnson discusses the value and importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace. Topics addressed in this podcast include: What is Emotional Intelligence? How is it developed? Why is it especially important now? Can anyone develop their emotional intelligence? What’s the difference between emotional intellige…
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On this episode of TribePod, Mark Gray discusses how artificial intelligence has forever changed the recruitment process. Questions addressed in this podcast include... How is AI applied in recruitment processes today? What are some benefits of AI Implementation in the Hiring Process? What should we tell candidates about AI in the recruitment proce…
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There is a lot of turmoil in the world today and that is spilling over into the business world. In these interesting times, leaders are looking for policies, ways of doing business, that will make their enterprises prosper. Although inspiration can come from anywhere, Francis Pedraza thinks that ancient wisdom can greatly benefit today's workplace.…
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A Little Bit of Kindness Is Good For The Bottom Line
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In this episode of TribePod, Jim Stroud interviews CHRO John Riley on leadership traits and the conversation morphs into how kindness influences the bottom line and enhances employer brand. Questions asked during this interview include: What do you think is one of the greatest core values a (HR) leader should possess to be effective? What is the mo…
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HR in Paradise: Resolving Workplace Conflicts and Communication Issues in Hawaii
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Vince Abramo discusses coaching communication and conflict resolution with TribePod host - Jim Stroud. Vince is based in Hawaii, which Jim found fascinating. Are the Human Resources issues in Hawaii different from the issues faced in the United States? How are the myriad of cultures in Hawaii affecting the workplace? And do managers need translator…
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Are Great Leaders Born or Made? Hannah Balogun knows.
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Today, TribePod interviews an expert on the topic of leadership - Hannah Balogun. Questions asked in this podcast: Do HR and politics converge in the UK workplace? Should today's HR practitioners require therapist credentials to do their jobs? What is the difference between a leader and a boss? What makes a great leader? Can you nurture someone int…
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This is Why Companies Should Prioritize Mental Health In The Workplace
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Today's episode focuses on employee mental health, fixing the "Great Resignation" and, employee retention with Jeremy Cooper of Balanced Life. ... Download free HR resources designed to make your work life a little bit easier. Employer Brand Budget Template, Cost of Unfilled Jobs Calculator, Diversity Statement Examples, Creative Recruiting Strateg…
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Robin Rodriguez is on today's episode of TribePod. Robyn is from Austin, Texas and has over 18 years of extensive HR experience. Robyn started her career at ADP and quickly developed into a Leader in the Payroll space. Using Payroll as a foundation for continued growth, Robyn has developed expansive knowledge in all aspects of Human Resources. Roby…
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The guest today is Brenden Kumarasamy. Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world. ... Download free HR resource…
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How To Increase Employee Engagement with Remote Workers
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In this episode, Jim Stroud speaks with Stephen Costigan and Thomas Fisher of Metaspark to discuss employee engagement with remote workers, challenging Henry Ford's vision, how individual work impacts on the organization and how to understand your employees without spying on them. Stephen and Thomas can be connected via their website - Metaspark.io…
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How To Fix a Toxic Workplace: An Interview with Richard Hawkes
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Is workplace drama standing in the way of productivity? Do colleagues fight over petty issues? Are teams more concerned about protecting their territory than getting the job done? Is bad behavior being tolerated? These are just a few of the signs that a toxic workplace is impeding organizational success, says Richard Hawkes, author of NAVIGATE THE …
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“Today we have more ways to communicate but we’re connecting less than ever before,” says Adam C. Bandelli, Ph.D. An industrial-organizational psychologist, Bandelli has observed the devastating impact of both the pandemic and increased reliance on technology on people’s ability to create the kinds of relationships needed not only for business and …
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Donna Cutting is our Emotional Support Human
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Today, I interviewed Donna Cutting and have unofficially proclaimed her my emotional support human because of her cheery, positive vibes. We discussed employment branding, the great resignation and how to put employees first. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation and this you will too. - Jim Stroud NOTES AND QUESTIONS ASKED IN THIS PODCAST The past…
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If you are not texting then you are not recruiting!
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In this episode, Jim Stroud interviews Ty Abernathy, cofounder and CEO of Grayscale, a high volume hiring platform that helps brands like Amazon, Wayfair, and Dick's Sporting Goods streamline their hourly hiring through SMS and automation. Questions asked in the podcast include: # The significance of SMS as a candidate engagement platform for hourl…
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Why Employers Should Be Focusing On Inclusive Wellness
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Greg Fontus interviews Kym Ali on why employers should be focusing on inclusive wellness, especially during this great resignation era. Free downloadable resources related to this podcast: Am I Society's Keeper? Corporate Social Responsibility in the Era of Wokeness https://info.proactivetalent.com/corporate-social-responsibility Diversity Statemen…
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This is why the CEO should not be the CDO
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This podcast is the second in a series of "Ask Me Anything" podcast events featuring Greg Fontus and a special guest. Today Greg is speaking with Chief Diversity Officer - Dr. Theresa R. Horne, CPTM, CSM, SHRM-SCP. Topics discussed in this episode include the following: Why is the DEI industry booming right now? When it comes to DEI, what is the ap…
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Things to Consider When Considering People Analytics
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Courtney Lane and Jim Stroud navigate around a few technical issues to discuss people analytics with the CEO of HR Forecast - Christian Vetter. Topics discussed in this episode include: Is "The Great Resignation" going global? What do the trends say? Should skills be the priority of job boards and not job titles? Lessons learned from going 100% vir…
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Ask Me Anything DEI with Greg Fontus and Chelly Conley
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This podcast is the first in a series of "Ask Me Anything" podcast events featuring Greg Fontus and a special guest. In this premiere episode, Greg is joined by Chelly Conley. Questions addressed in this podcast: What should you keep in mind when developing a DEI strategy? What are questions to ask when tracking your DEI strategy? How do you respon…
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How To Find Business Behaviors That Matter Most
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In this episode of TribePod, Jim Stroud chats with Kerry Goyette about guiding business behavior and how artificial intelligence is shaping the world of work today and on into the future. Some of the topics we discussed... How to find the behaviors that matter most for your business--do you know if you're focusing your time, energy, and resources o…
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Building an Authentic & Scalable DEI Strategy
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"Building an Authentic and Scalable DEI Strategy" is the first in a special series of podcasts for Founders, Talent Acquisition Leaders and HR Leaders who are in a rapidly growing and evolving organization and are constantly looking to elevate or even build their DEI strategy and culture. What makes this event special is that it is being programmed…
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The Fine Art of Business Storytelling with Christopher Bartley
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What is the story behind your business? If you have one, does it need improving? If you do not have one, why not? In today's world of business, how people perceive your company is more crucial than ever. In this episode of TribePod, Jim Stroud sits down business storytelling coach - Christopher Bartley. In their discussion, the impact of storytelli…
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Is Pierre Quinn destined to be the next great American President? Brittany King and Jim Stroud speculate as much after hearing Quinn share lessons in leadership. Tune in to hear information that will shift your paradigms and inspire you to live your best life today. ABOUT OUR GUEST Pierre Quinn is a speaker, leadership coach, consultant who focuses…
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Brittany King interviews the inspirational - Hannah Olson on how the workplace can benefit from disabled workers. ABOUT OUR GUEST Hannah Olson is the founder and CEO of Chronically Capable, a digital talent marketplace that connects chronically ill and disabled jobseekers to flexible job opportunities. Hannah’s own experience navigating her career …
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Do companies really care about diversity?
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A conversation about the recent controversy over at Basecamp morphed into an intense debate over employer brand and what makes for a unique work culture in this post pandemic world? Eventually, we ran on a tangent of diversity as we asked ourselves, "Do companies really care about diversity or is it all an exercise in virtue signaling?" After this …
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Courtney Lane interviews Laura Dribin on outcome management strategies. What should you change first? What should you look at last? What do you do when you don't want to change? These insights are explored in this episode of TribePod. ABOUT OUR GUEST Laura Dribin, CEO & Founder, Peritius Consulting, Inc. Chicago Laura is CEO and founder of Peritius…
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When I grow up, I want to be an OnDemand recruiter at Proactive Talent!
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Our first Jobcast episode was so popular that we were encouraged to create this sequel. In this episode we discuss the duties, projects and benefits of being an on demand recruiter at Proactive Talent. Tune in to hear about a great opportunity and perhaps, learn about your next career move. Careers at Proactive Talent https://proactivetalent.com/ca…
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In Search of Perfect Feedback: An Interview with Dale Rose
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In this episode, Courtney Lane interviews Dale rose, a nationally recognized expert in leadership development, 360 Feedback and assessment-based human resources solutions. 360 Feedback is likely something you have experienced in corporate environments. However, the way organizations implement the assessment might be less than optimum. So, what is t…
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How Do I Know Its Really You? - An Interview with Ken Schnee about background screening.
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The Covid pandemic changed the world in 2020 and has made an impact on so many things, background screening among them. With so many companies relying on remote recruiting, remote interviewing and completely on remote hiring, background screening takes on a greater significance. Courtney Lane discusses the new trends in background checks with Ken S…
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An Interview with Greg Fontus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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In this episode, Brittany King interviews Greg Fontus. Greg recently joined the Proactive Talent tribe and we are super excited to have him. Yay! Greg Fontus Bio Greg Fontus has over 10 years’ worth of knowledge and experience challenging and empowering others to be inclusively excellent. As a sought-after diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) str…
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We're hiring! Find out for what on The Proactive Talent Jobcast
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The uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has not stunted the growth of the agile recruitment processing outsourcing company – Proactive Talent who has made several key hires, launched new advisory services and acquired a multitude of new clients. With this growth comes the need to hire more staff. This podcast shares the opportunities Proact…
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Employers Must Comply to the Law - An interview with Paul Kramer
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New and amended employment laws seem to be constantly on the rise in the United States, and 2021 will be no different. Employers must stay current with these new regulations or possibly face substantial liability through employee lawsuits and agency charges. With this in mind, Jim Stroud interviews Paul Kramer – Director of Compliance at WorkForce …
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Covid Killed the Cubicle - An Interview with Lieven Bertier
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COVID-19 has forever changed how corporate America functions and the workplace will never be the same. A new research study from Barco, provides insight into what employees want in shaping the future workplace. People are aching to get back to the office. The numbers don’t lie: the initial novelty of working from home has vanished, and business res…
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I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: An Interview with Mark Heydt
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In this episode, Courtney Lane interviews Mark Heydt, author of "Rescuing the Corporate Exhausted Hero". Mark is focused on helping leaders truly elevate their leadership from exhaustion to being a strategic leader. He focuses on coaching leaders to delegate effectively so they can focus on creating vision, influencing change proactively, and coach…
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History of RPO and its Future with Steve O'Brien
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In this episode of TribePod, the History of RPO (recruitment process outsourcing) and its Future is discussed with Steve O'Brien - President of Talent Solutions at Job.com and Will Staney - CEO of Proactive Talent. ABOUT STEVE O'BRIEN Steve O’Brien serves as President, of Talent Solution at Job.com and specializes in global high volume Talent Acqui…
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Blinding Me with Science: An Interview with Josh Miramant
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What if you could predict the success of your next hire and screen out unconscious bias while you were at it? Technology is trending in that direction but, can it truly get there without any human intervention? In this episode, Courtney Lane interviews Josh Miramant and together they predict how we might be hiring in the near-future. ... ABOUT JOSH…
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2020 is over. What now?: An Interview with Bob Ryan and Keith Goudy
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There has never been a year like 2020 and in this new year, most of us are still coming to grips with what happened last year. This is especially true in the C-suite. So, just what is the mindset of executives these days? What are their top priorities when they think about the development of their company, their own development and the development …
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Take Your PTO!: An Interview with Robin Paggi
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In this episode of TribePod, Courtney Lane interviews Robin Paggi about the importance of personal time off and why so many people do not take advantage of this work benefit. | Find more great content at ProactiveTalent.com ... ABOUT THIS AUTHOR Robin Paggi brings years of experience as a human resource practitioner and trainer to her role as Train…
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Data, data, data: An interview with Ken Silber
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In this episode, Courtney Lane interviews Ken Silber about Predictive Index and how they help organizations create comprehensive talent strategies. ABOUT THIS AUTHOR Ken is a senior channel account manager at The Predictive Index, the talent optimization leader. With 25 years of sales, marketing, partnership, and talent optimization expertise, he l…
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Comedy is Serious Business: An Interview with Ray Ellin
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In this episode of TribePod, Courtney Lane interviews Ray Ellin. The world of standup comedy has shut down because of COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped one comedian from earning a living. Ray Ellin is a comedian, host, producer, and writer, and is the founder of Comedy Cloud (www.ComedyCloud.co). He produces live, interactive, Zoom-run, online come…
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How Companies Can Best Work with a Consultant
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During a virtual lunch at Proactive Talent, our conversation veered from what we were eating, to our kids and finally on how companies can best work with a Consultant. Tune in and hear a very candid conversation that is highly relevant to businesses and consultants alike. And check out these free resources from Proactive Talent: # Ebook: Twitter Se…
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Follow The Leader: An interview with Jennifer Thornton
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In this episode, Courtney Lane interviews Jennifer Thornton about leadership development programs. What constitutes a good leadership development program? Who responds best? What are things to look for and more importantly, what are pitfalls to avoid? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more. | Find more great content at ProactiveTalent.…
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This Private Eye Stakes Out Cubicles: An Interview with Robert Mather
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When you think of private eyes, TV shows like "Law and Order" come to mind where police detectives sort out heinous crimes and arrest the bad guys. One thing you might not consider are private eyes who operate in the corporate workspace. In this episode, we chat with one such detective - Robert Mather. For 27 years, Mather specialized in workplace …
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Ikigai - A lesson for business, a lesson for life: An Interview with Matt Kaiser
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In this episode, Courtney Lane interviews Matt Kaiser as he explains the Japanese concept of "Ikigai" and how to relate it to business world. Find more great content at ProactiveTalent.com. ABOUT OUR GUEST Matt is a consultant and thought leader in the talent acquisition and employer brand space. Most recently, Matt worked as the Director of Talent…
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How are you measuring your recruitment success?: An Interview with Jerome Ternyck
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In this episode, Courtney Lane interviews Jerome Ternyck. How are you measuring your recruitment success? Ternnyck makes the case that one should not ignore quality of outcome when TA leaders consider their recruitment metrics. Plus, he reveals efficiencies that will allow him to reduce advertising, sourcing, budgets and other recruitment related e…
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An Interview with a Mom Boss - Brittany King
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In this episode, Courtney Lane interviews "Mom Boss" - Brittany King. Brittany King is a passionate, self-proclaimed hope Dealer who has created a bold reputation for herself as a speaker and talent acquisition consultant due not only to her triumphant life journey but her commitment to helping people impact the world for good. Whether she is speak…
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On this episode of Tribepod, we are doing something a bit different. Our company recently received some publicly shared feedback that we were practicing cultural appropriation by using the word “tribe” in the name of our podcast and video series. We discussed the matter internally and ultimately decided to keep using the word. Tune in to hear how w…
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