We're your brutally honest confidante in this whole mess called talent attraction.
So, ditch the self-help gurus whispering sweet nothings in your ear about your 'gaps.' Take off the "I'm totally crushing it" mask.
Because honestly, pretending you've got this all figured out is more exhausting than actually doing the damn work.
Let's commiserate.
Lean on Your Team, Save Your Sanity, Go to the Movies: Jamie and Aaron (part 2)
Wrapping our conversation with Aaron Rector and Jamie Blakely about the importance of being vulnerable at work, having courage to ask dumb questions, and why leadership must foster a culture that makes it all feel safe.
30 Jul 2025
ADHD Collaboration Magic
Something magical happens when ADHD teammates collaborate. Just watch Aaron Rector and Jamie Blakely. The more they chat, the more they pump each other up and the energy keeps escalating!
30 Jul 2025
Corporate Culture is Full of BS
Adulting sucks. Corporate life is full of garbage and headaches. But Aaron Rector reminds us a bright spot the day of our teammates. It also makes doing the work you enjoy even better.
30 Jul 2025
Ask the Dumb Questions
Jamie Blakely tells us to ask the dumb questions at work. Be fearless and bold. You'll be rewarded with respect and avoid the uncomfortable moments of pretending to know something you don't.
15 Jul 2025
The One-Pager Dilemma
Extra special guest Audra Shields (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAxl-XYBwUnLzyyzrsDF5smcRWDoabwKIBE) and I chat about more than all-powerful one-pagers, but am I the only one with with this ridiculous distain for them? Who's with me?
15 Jul 2025
Fat Fingers: The Unlikely Campaign Boost
It's a marketers secret to get BIG campaign results! Simply add "fat fingers" to your campaign audience targeting criteria.
15 Jul 2025
Authenticity in Branding
No, don't say that to candidates. Just focus on the positive stories. 🙉 Audra Shields (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAxl-XYBwUnLzyyzrsDF5smcRWDoabwKIBE) and Brent Collins, MS, PMP (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAGFT_IBj_2JxpG7_KJK6ANm5rDxrcc2fJw) say being authentic about your employer brand requires strategic courage. It's a risk worth taking to secure your ideal candidates, which are likely to be more loyal, if you're into that kind of thing. 😍
15 Jul 2025
Finding Your Tribe at Work
Don't be shy, be authentic around your teammates. Finding your tribe, the people you can be real with on your team, will save your sanity at work and produce more positive feelings about your workplace (employer brand, nudge, nudge).
Here's a sound bite from Aaron Rector (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAPswgQB6QELRNvdsFn0gDG0JoE1vP1mCSs) and Brent Collins, MS, PMP (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAGFT_IBj_2JxpG7_KJK6ANm5rDxrcc2fJw) for episode 2 coming next week. Editing this meandering conversation has been a real hoot. 🦉
15 Jul 2025
Prioritize People, Boost Productivity
Investing in your people is a company's no-brainer priority, right? Well, take note, corporate leaders, as Jamie Blakely (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABLWnkwBlkMjtlfHeuHg6vsE7GlvbQ67xWQ) explains why in simplest terms.
Watch episode 2 with Aaron Rector (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAPswgQB6QELRNvdsFn0gDG0JoE1vP1mCSs) and Jamie as we discuss the importance of leaning on your team and Jamie reveals the golden nugget of authentic employer brand (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23employerbrand&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) marketing!
15 Jul 2025
Work-Life Mindset: A New Mindset
Introverts won't relate to Jamie (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABLWnkwBlkMjtlfHeuHg6vsE7GlvbQ67xWQ) and Aaron (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAPswgQB6QELRNvdsFn0gDG0JoE1vP1mCSs)'s point of view. However, Jamie's right. It's also a secret ingredient to employee retention and attraction. 🤫 You need thoughtful communication to build your community, whether you're side-by-side in an office or you collaborate remotely. It's called being human. It's not fluent to some people 😑, but it's crucial to a fully-engaged, motivated, and high-performing team.
15 Jul 2025
Crying Closet Confessions
Where's your company crying room? And would you feature it in your one-pager 🤮 as a company benefit?Jamie Blakely (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABLWnkwBlkMjtlfHeuHg6vsE7GlvbQ67xWQ) included her personal crying closet 😭on her company tours. Straight from an industry pro! That's how you do employee advocacy, right Aaron Rector? 🤠
Check out the full episode 2 now!
15 Jul 2025
Lean on Your Team, Save Your Sanity: Jamie Blakely and Aaron Rector (Part 1)
Corporate life is messed up. The team you endure it with, and your manager's people skills, makes all the difference in how you survive and thrive each day. It also has a direct impact on how you experience your company's employer brand.
25 Jun 2025
The Smartest Woman in Recruitment Marketing: Audra Shields
Audra Shields, Liberty Mutual's Director of Digital Marketing, shares her expertise on recruitment marketing, AI in talent acquisition, and harmonious energy sources in a discussion with the host.
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