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School of Hiring

School of Hiring

61 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text Hiring isn’t about filling roles. It’s about solving problems. In this episode, Gwen Gayhart—psychotherapist turned Fortune 500 recruiting leader—joins Konstanty to rethink interviews as collaborative working sessions, not performances. Together, they dismantle outdated hiring norms and reveal how to turn interviews into real conversations rooted in trust, clarity, and co-creation. What You’ll Learn Why every open role signals a broken system or a change that’s overdueHow top-t...

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Send us a text Hiring isn’t about filling roles. It’s about solving problems. In this episode, Gwen Gayhart—psychotherapist turned Fortune 500 recruiting leader—joins Konstanty to rethink interviews as collaborative working sessions, not performances. Together, they dismantle outdated hiring norms and reveal how to turn interviews into real conversations rooted in trust, clarity, and co-creation. What You’ll Learn Why every open role signals a broken system or a change that’s overdueHow top-t...

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Entrepreneurship

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School of Hiring

Trust, Truth, and the New Rules of Hiring

Send us a text Hiring isn’t about filling roles. It’s about solving problems. In this episode, Gwen Gayhart—psychotherapist turned Fortune 500 recruiting leader—joins Konstanty to rethink interviews as collaborative working sessions, not performances. Together, they dismantle outdated hiring norms and reveal how to turn interviews into real conversations rooted in trust, clarity, and co-creation. What You’ll Learn Why every open role signals a broken system or a change that’s overdueHow top-t...

3 days ago

45 minutes

School of Hiring

Why “Hiring the Best” Can Break Your Team — Peter Sorgenfrei on Building Global Companies

Send us a text Most founders make the same million-dollar mistake when building teams. They think it’s about hiring “the best.” Peter Sorgenfrei (LinkedIn) disagrees — and he would know. He’s built six companies across three continents, hired hundreds of people, and seen how elite talent can kill a company when the chemistry is wrong. Here’s what we unpack in this week’s episode of the School of Hiring Podcast: 1️⃣ Cultural Blindspots European teams prize expertiseAmerican teams chase execut...

1 month ago

44 minutes

School of Hiring

Negotiation Tactics Every Leader Should Know - Stephen Hartley-Brewer on Negotiating

Send us a text Most of us treat negotiation as a final hurdle. A back-and-forth after the offer’s made. That’s a mistake. Hiring doesn’t end with an offer. And negotiation doesn’t start with one. In this episode of the School of Hiring podcast, Konstanty Sliwowski is joined by expert negotiator Stephen Hartley-Brewer to unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of talent acquisition: the role of negotiation in the hiring process. Stephen started his career in strategy consulting at BCG, th...

3 months ago

49 minutes

School of Hiring

Mastering Executive Transitions with Navid Nazemian

Send us a text What determines whether a senior hire becomes a high-impact leader or a costly misstep? In this episode, we explore the critical period of executive transitions—the first 365 days when newly appointed leaders are expected to build relationships, deliver results, and shape strategy, often without a clear roadmap. Our guest, Navid Nazemian, is the author of the international bestseller Mastering Executive Transitions and one of the world’s top executive transition coaches. He has...

4 months ago

47 minutes

School of Hiring

Executive Presence Without Compromise: Women Leading Boldly with Jill Avey

Send us a text Leadership isn’t about a title — it’s about influence, impact, and the ability to empower others. But for many talented leaders, especially women, climbing the leadership ladder comes with unique challenges: navigating bias, building executive presence, and leading without compromising authenticity. In this episode of The School of Hiring, Konstanty Sliwowski is joined by Jill Avey, executive coach and founder of SisterSmart Leadership. Jill shares transformative insights on ho...

5 months ago

36 minutes

School of Hiring

Ego, Culture, and the Hidden Cost of Leadership Blind Spots with Serial Entrepreneur Erik Pfannmöller

Send us a text Every company has a culture—whether you shape it or not. It can be intentional or accidental. It can fuel performance or quietly tear your business apart. And the difference between a thriving company and one stuck in survival mode? Often, it comes down to one thing: leadership. In this episode of The School of Hiring, I’m joined by Erik Pfannmöller, serial entrepreneur, former Canoe World Champion, and founder of The Culture Code Foundation. Erik has built and exited multiple ...

7 months ago

42 minutes

School of Hiring

Think You’re Good at Hiring? You Might Be Dead Wrong

Send us a text Most leaders think they know how to make a good hire. They trust their instincts. They believe their experience helps them spot the right candidate. But what if that confidence is misplaced? What if they’re unknowingly repeating the same hiring mistakes—costing their companies millions? In this episode of The School of Hiring, I’m joined by Tim Freestone, founder of Alooba and host of the Objective Hiring podcast. Tim has spent years studying why hiring fails, and how compani...

7 months ago

36 minutes

School of Hiring

From Navy SEAL to Tech Leader: Hiring, Leadership & Resilience with Andrew Sridhar

Send us a text Hiring is not just about finding the right skills. It is about identifying who can truly deliver results when it matters most. In this episode of The School of Hiring, Konstanty Sliwowski sits down with Andrew Sridhar, a former Navy SEAL turned tech leader who has led high-stakes teams in combat, Wall Street, and AI-driven businesses worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Andrew has seen firsthand what separates elite leaders from the rest and how bad hiring decisions can ...

8 months ago

43 minutes

School of Hiring

Why Hiring is Broken (and How to Fix It) with Expert Interviewers Lorna Erickson & Victoria Gates

Send us a text Hiring is broken. The same outdated interview questions. The same awkward silences. The same hiring managers convinced they’re great interviewers—when in reality, they’re driving top talent away. In this episode of The School of Hiring, Konstanty Sliwowski sits down with Lorna Erickson and Victoria Gates, co-founders of Expert Interviewers, who have built a following of nearly 200,000 people on TikTok (@expertinterviewers) by exposing the worst hiring practices in brutally...

8 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

School of Hiring

Tangible Steps to Hire Great People with Konstanty Sliwowski & Erin Hatzikostas

Send us a textHow intentional are you when hiring your next employee? Are you relying on outdated practices or picking random questions from an AI-generated list? Don’t worry—we’ve all been there. But what if you had a system? What if taking a more strategic approach to your hiring process could help you attract top talent, retain them longer, and avoid costly mistakes?This week, Konstanty Sliwowski, founder of the School of Hiring, who has conducted over 12,000 documented interviews&nbs...

9 months ago

59 minutes

School of Hiring

What If We’re Hiring All Wrong? A Conversation with Dr. Diane Hamilton

Send us a textAre we approaching hiring backward? In this thought-provoking episode of the School of Hiring podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Diane Hamilton to explore a radical new lens on hiring. Dr. Hamilton, a globally recognized thought leader, Forbes contributor, and creator of the Curiosity Code Index®, challenges the traditional focus on skills and behaviors in hiring. Instead, she introduces the concept of outcomes-based hiring as the key to aligning talent with business suc...

10 months ago

39 minutes

School of Hiring

Building Engineering Teams in the Age of AI: Insights with Alex Domene

Send us a textWelcome to The School of Hiring! In this episode, Konstanty Sliwowski is joined by Alex Domene, former CTO of LucaNet and current Board Member of G&H Banking Software. With his extensive experience in engineering leadership and product development, Alex offers a fascinating perspective on the evolving role of engineers in today’s tech-driven world.Together, Konstanty and Alex explore critical topics shaping the future of engineering and hiring:Redefining the Role of Engineer...

10 months ago

37 minutes

School of Hiring

Hiring for Skills, Competency and Outcomes: Insights with Dr. Mark Smith

Send us a textIn this episode of the School of Hiring, Dr. Mark Smith, founder of A Better Choice Hire and author of A Better Choice: The Manager’s Guide to Skills-First Hiring, joins Konstanty Sliwowski to discuss how outcome-focused and competency-based hiring can transform the way organizations identify top talent. Mark shares his innovative approach to reducing hiring risks, pinpointing leadership potential, and leveraging assessment techniques like role-play to evaluate candidates in rea...

11 months ago

36 minutes

School of Hiring

Hiring Beyond the Now: Building a Legacy with Andrea Petrone

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Andrea Petrone, a seasoned advisor and coach to Fortune 500 leaders, high-growth companies, and transformative mid-sized firms. Andrea brings over two decades of global experience, having worked across seven countries and directly advised more than 250 C-suite leaders.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Shifting to a Legacy Mindset: Andrea dives into the concept of hiring beyond immediate needs, sharing how leaders can align hiring decisions ...

11 months ago

36 minutes

School of Hiring

Reinventing the Mittelstand: The People Factor with Helene Andreas

Send us a textIn this episode of The School of Hiring, we dive into a critical but often under-discussed element of Germany’s economic engine—the Mittelstand. This sector of small and medium-sized businesses has been a driving force in Germany's economy for over eight decades, and today we explore the unique challenges and strengths it faces in the realm of recruitment and organizational development.Our guest, Helene Andreas, brings a wealth of knowledge from her global experience and her rec...

1 year ago

37 minutes

School of Hiring

Bridging the Gap: Why Recruiters and Managers Struggle to Hire Effectively

Send us a textIn this episode of The School of Hiring, we dive deep into one of the most common frustrations in the hiring process: Why do so many managers feel that recruiters aren’t effective at hiring? Or more to the point, why does the disconnect between recruiters and hiring managers even exist in the first place? Host Konstanty Sliwowski is joined by Lucy Bolin, a recruitment trainer and performance coach who has spent over a decade helping recruiters navigate the complex world of talen...

1 year ago

32 minutes

School of Hiring

The Art and Science of Building Winning Teams with Peter Sorgenfrei

Send us a textIn this episode of School of Hiring, we dive deep into the complexities of hiring and leadership with two of the most seasoned minds in the field: host Konstanty Sliwowski and serial entrepreneur Peter Sorgenfrei. Together, they uncover why successful hiring is more than just an art—it’s a science. Whether you’re a founder, a manager, or an HR leader, this episode offers essential insights to help you avoid the costly mistakes many leaders make when hiring.Key Topics Covered:The...

1 year ago

38 minutes

School of Hiring

High-Performance Hiring and Entrepreneurial Flow with Gerrit McGowan

Send us a textIn today's episode, I am thrilled to welcome Gerrit McGowan, a seasoned entrepreneur and a thought leader in the science of human performance.Gerrit isn’t your typical entrepreneur. With experience spanning four countries and three continents, Gerrit has built and scaled companies from the ground up, raised millions from investors, and served as interim CEO for multiple organizations. He’s achieved two successful exits and has helped thousands of founders transform their startup...

1 year ago

39 minutes

School of Hiring

Redefining Culture Fit: A Conversation with Felipe Furlan, CTO of Jimdo

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the strategies that shape successful teams and thriving workplaces. Today’s guest is Felipe Furlan, the CTO of Jimdo, who brings a wealth of experience in building high-performance teams across the globe.Felipe’s journey from Brazil to Germany, along with his work in both scaleups and dynamic startups, offers a unique perspective on the complexities of hiring in various organizational contexts.In This Episode, We Explore:The Concept of Culture ...

1 year ago

39 minutes

School of Hiring

Insights into Hiring and Diversity with Olawale Oladunni

Send us a textIn this highly anticipated episode, we sit down with Olawale Oladunni, the Global Senior Director of Product Design and Research at Delivery Hero. With his extensive background, including his tenure as Head of Digital Experience, Talent Solutions at LinkedIn, Olawale offers a unique perspective on hiring, scaling organizations, and fostering diversity in the workplace.Episode Highlights:Introduction: Host introduces Olawale Oladunni and outlines his impressive career, focusing o...

1 year ago

38 minutes