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Podcast Show Notes – Episode 145 | 10.10.2023
Episode Title: Leadership and Talent Development w/Sean Barnes
Episode summary introduction:
In this episode, Sean Barnes and JD Miller discuss the importance of listening, evolving IT talent acquisition, managing time, and continuous education in leadership. They explore workplace diversity and inclusion, strategies for avoiding executive burnout, and adapting to remote work. They also delve into cybersecurity, balancing hybrid work models, and the role of leadership in talent development.
Key Moments
00:00 - Introduction and importance of listening and acting
01:09 - Evolution of IT talent acquisition and building teams
03:35 - Time management and continuous education in leadership
06:16 - Diversity, inclusion, and dealing with turnover in the workplace
10:46 - Avoiding executive burnout and employer branding strategies
15:05 - Adapting to remote work and the impact on talent acquisition
17:44 - Balancing a hybrid work model and future IT skill requirements
21:30 - Cybersecurity and user education
22:40 - Retaining talent and the role of leadership in talent development
25:02 - Final thoughts on acquiring and retaining top talent
Host: Sean Barnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes
Email: [email protected]
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15
Episode Title: Leadership and Talent Development w/Sean Barnes
Episode summary introduction:
In this episode, Sean Barnes and JD Miller discuss the importance of listening, evolving IT talent acquisition, managing time, and continuous education in leadership. They explore workplace diversity and inclusion, strategies for avoiding executive burnout, and adapting to remote work. They also delve into cybersecurity, balancing hybrid work models, and the role of leadership in talent development.
Key Moments
00:00 - Introduction and importance of listening and acting
01:09 - Evolution of IT talent acquisition and building teams
03:35 - Time management and continuous education in leadership
06:16 - Diversity, inclusion, and dealing with turnover in the workplace
10:46 - Avoiding executive burnout and employer branding strategies
15:05 - Adapting to remote work and the impact on talent acquisition
17:44 - Balancing a hybrid work model and future IT skill requirements
21:30 - Cybersecurity and user education
22:40 - Retaining talent and the role of leadership in talent development
25:02 - Final thoughts on acquiring and retaining top talent
Host: Sean Barnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes
Email: [email protected]
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15
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