The show exploring the intersection of talent and team building, through investigating and defining qualities that make great startup builders, and providing actionable tips to help hire and join impactful teams. <br/><br/><a href="https://nikkiadamson.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">nikkiadamson.substack.com</a>
Defining Talent: Startup Superheroes with Hustle Hunters
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The show exploring the intersection of talent and team building, through investigating and defining qualities that make great startup builders, and providing actionable tips to help hire and join impactful teams. <br/><br/><a href="https://nikkiadamson.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">nikkiadamson.substack.com</a>
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May 3, 2024
(E14) The Future of Feedback: Insights from Mel Miller (Co-founder & COO @ Tandem)
<p>Welcome to Episode 14 of Defining Talent: Startup Superheros! This week feedback expert, Mel Miller, introduces us to innovative AI tools designed to enhance HR capabilities. Mel gives us invaluable advice on integrating feedback into daily routines and leadership practices, ensuring that constructive feedback becomes second nature. Join us as we uncover how to revolutionize feedback culture to foster high-performing teams and thriving workplace environments.</p><p></p><p>1:06: E14 Intro</p><p>1:43: When did you first start thinking about talent and team building as part of your career?</p><p>3:46: Mel’s background as a “career feedback professional.”</p><p>5:39: What Tandem does</p><p>06:45 AI notices behavior tied to company values, trends.</p><p>9:44: “People management isn’t complex but it is hard.”</p><p>11:05: The Three E’s</p><p>15:25 Clear expectations are crucial in fast-paced environments.</p><p>17:07: “That which gets measured gets done.”</p><p>19:57: “Continuous feedback is a lifestyle.”</p><p>22:41: Peer-to-peer and IC-to-manager feedback as big organization unlocks.</p><p>27:10: What makes Mel a great teammate.</p><p></p><p>Links/ References: </p><p>8:48: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/">Radical Candor </a>by Kim Scott</p><p>10:29: Five pieces of positive to one piece of constructive feedback <a target="_blank" href="https://hbr.org/2013/03/the-ideal-praise-to-criticism">Harvard study</a>. </p><p>14:40: Mel’s free <a target="_blank" href="https://tandem.team/four-types-of-1on1s-for-feedback-cultures/">one-on-one templates</a>.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://nikkiadamson.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">nikkiadamson.substack.com</a>
April 17, 2024
(E13) Startup Hiring Strategies: Aligning Vision with Talent Featuring Tiffany Bassford, PMP (Mentor @ Techstars)
<p>I'm excited to have a very special guest with us – Tiffany Bassford, a seasoned expert in team building and talent acquisition within the startup ecosystem. Together, we'll delve deep into the art of assembling a rockstar team for your company and discuss the associated challenges, like the crucial missteps to avoid in hiring. Tiffany brings strategies for maintaining a company's North Star while building a lean, effective team. She advocates for a culture where vulnerability, failure, and learning are not just accepted but celebrated. This is an episode packed with takeaways for anyone involved in startup growth and culture, and we can't wait for you to join us.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://nikkiadamson.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">nikkiadamson.substack.com</a>
April 3, 2024
(E12) Trust, Bets, and Onboarding: Team Building with Justin Reesor (Director of Customer Success @ Polly)
<p>Host:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-adamson/"> Nikki Adamson</a> (me! she/her), Founder + CEO @<a target="_blank" href="https://www.hustlehunters.com/"> Hustle Hunters</a> (recruiting and team building partner for startups making high stakes hires)</p><p>Guest: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-reesor-a692bb93/">Justin Reesor </a>(he/him), Director of Customer Success @ <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pollyex/">Polly</a> (transforming the mortgage industry with modern, efficient technology)</p><p>As a leadership and support superstar, Justin shares his insights and experiences on hiring and nurturing dynamic teams. From discussing the importance of trust in leadership to the value of taking calculated "bets" on new team members, Justin offers valuable perspectives that are both insightful and practical in this episode of Defining Talent: Startup Superheroes.</p><p>0:56: E12 Intro</p><p>1:45: When did you first start thinking of team-building/talent?</p><p>3:04: Justin’s career background/ how he got started in leadership.</p><p>3:50: “Sure-things” vs. “bets”</p><p>4:55: Finding balance in hiring</p><p>7:00: Aptitude vs. experience; entry-point vs. entry level</p><p>8:38: Justin’s “anti” model of leadership</p><p>9:15: Qualities of a great “bet”</p><p>11:41: “Trust starts at leadership.”</p><p>13:50: The importance of onboarding</p><p>15:13: Onboarding milestones Justin looks for</p><p>18:49: What makes Justin a great teammate</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://nikkiadamson.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">nikkiadamson.substack.com</a>
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