Insights
Patterns, observations, and perspectives. Published when there's something worth noting.
BIP Ventures Podcast | Hiring Beyond the Checklist: Getting the Right Executive
It All Begins Here
July 2025 | Conversation with the BIP Ventures team on executive hiring—why 40-70% fail, and what to do differently.
Key points:
Why most executive hires fail—and how to avoid the common traps of misalignment and poor onboarding
How to clarify the true business problem before you start the search
The importance of transparency around candidate risk profiles (and why some risk is good)
How to use both data and intuition to make confident, high-stakes hiring decisions
Strategies for validating role specs with real candidates
The Career Refresh Podcast | Mid-Year 2025 Career Trends: AI, Summer Slowdowns, and Strategic Networking
It All Begins Here
July 2025 | Conversation with Jill Griffin on navigating today's hiring landscape—what's changed, what companies actually want, and how candidates can stand out.
Key points:
Why AI fluency is no longer optional—only 10% are using it well
The "builder-leader" profile companies want now (and why the corner-office generalist is gone)
How to turn slow seasons into strategic advantage
What separates candidates who land from those who don't
The right way to follow up after interviews (and when to walk away)