Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Victoria Williams and Her Journey

03:04 The Impact of Family Background on Entrepreneurial Spirit

05:46 Navigating the Cannabis Industry: Education and Advocacy

08:54 Understanding Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing

11:52 The Evolution of Wake and Vape: From Idea to Brand

15:00 Challenges Faced in the Cannabis Business

17:57 Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations

24:07 The Birth of Wake and Vape

27:42 Branding and Packaging Insights

30:29 Understanding Product Quality

32:08 Overcoming Market Skepticism

34:10 Empowering Women in Cannabis

37:15 Current Challenges in the Cannabis Market

38:51 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

41:15 Defining Success

Summary

In this episode, Gina Smith, CHRO of LVMH, discusses the importance of high-performance teams and creative environments. She emphasizes the role of coaching and development initiatives in fostering talent, the significance of creativity in the luxury sector, and the need for effective leadership in a complex business landscape. Additionally, she highlights the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core business strategy.

Takeaways

- Coaching and development are fundamental to employee growth.

- Internal mobility is crucial for retaining talent.

- Creativity is embedded in the DNA of LVMH.

- Leaders must adapt to the changing expectations of employees.

- Rest and recovery are essential for high performance.

- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key business strategies.

- A decentralized structure fosters creativity and autonomy.

- Talent marketplaces enhance visibility of career opportunities.

- Leadership programs must address the pressures leaders face.

- Mental health and well-being are vital for a thriving workplace.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to High-Performance Teams

05:04 Coaching and Development Initiatives

10:05 Fostering Creativity in Business

14:57 Leadership in a Complex Environment

20:11 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a Business Strategy

Summary:

In this episode of #thePOZcast, host Rona Pierce speaks with Matt Lavery, Director of Global Sourcing, Recruiting, and Onboarding at UPS. They discuss Matt's journey from a seasonal handler to a leadership role, the impact of AI and automation on hiring processes, and the importance of internal mobility and career progression within UPS. Matt shares insights on enhancing candidate experience, ethical considerations in AI usage, and valuable leadership lessons learned throughout his career.

Takeaways

- Matt Lavery's journey at UPS showcases the value of internal mobility.

- AI and automation have significantly improved the hiring process at UPS.

- Speed and transparency are key factors in candidate experience.

- Understanding the problem is crucial before implementing AI solutions.

- Leadership involves providing clarity and empowering teams.

- UPS hires around 200,000 people annually, especially during peak seasons.

- NPS scores indicate high candidate satisfaction with the hiring process.

- Internal mobility pathways are essential for employee retention.

- Technology can enhance the candidate experience and streamline processes.

- Change management requires careful planning and communication.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the POScast and Guest Background

01:21 Matt Lavery's Journey at UPS

03:58 The Impact of AI and Automation on Hiring

10:21 Enhancing Candidate Experience through Technology

13:42 Internal Mobility and Career Progression at UPS

17:50 Lessons Learned in Implementing AI in Hiring

20:30 Leadership Insights and Hiring Myths

22:12 Proud Moments and Closing Thoughts

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Unleash 2025

00:58 Exploring the Intersection of People and Technology

03:02 Insights on Frontline Workers

05:52 Building Trust with Frontline Workers

10:01 The Role of AI in Recruitment

14:00 C-Suite Perspectives on AI and Talent

18:05 Rapid Fire Questions and Key Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Talent Acquisition and Steve White's Background
01:46 Transition from Sports Agent to Talent Acquisition
08:40 The Emotional Journey of Leaving Sports Management
16:37 Transferable Skills from Sports to Talent Acquisition
19:50 Transformative Leadership in Talent Acquisition
21:12 Defining and Cultivating Organizational Culture
25:20 Strategic Hiring and Interviewing Practices
27:52 Metrics in Talent Acquisition: Time to Fill and Cost per Hire
28:22 Understanding Time to Hire Metrics
30:35 The Importance of Time of Vacancy and Productivity
32:03 The Three Rs: Relationships, Results, and Readiness
40:02 The Role of AI in Talent Acquisition
43:57 Unconventional Hiring Strategies and Career Advice

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lovesack and Sean Nelson

02:35 The Grit Behind Entrepreneurship

04:49 The Lovesack Journey Begins

08:44 Challenges and Triumphs in Business

13:30 Navigating Bankruptcy and Resilience

17:32 Miracle Moments in Business

20:47 The Importance of Funding and Growth

23:07 Learning Mandarin and Cultural Insights

24:36 Building Trust in Business Relationships

25:54 The Early Days of Lovesac

28:20 Turning Point: The Big Order from Limited Corporation

30:45 Lessons from the Couch Business

32:14 Design Philosophy: Built to Last

36:05 Future Product Extensions and Sustainability

39:09 Hiring for Values and Culture Fit

42:50 Defining Success Through Relationships

48:21 Advice: Quit or Keep Going

Chapters

00:00 Building a Lego City Together

03:02 Exploring Interests: Baseball and School

05:58 Favorite Books and Learning

08:59 Friendship and Family Dynamics

11:59 Wishes for the Future

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Darren Marble and Issuance
03:02 Darren's Early Entrepreneurial Journey
05:58 The Importance of Rejection in Sales
08:53 Building Resilience as a Founder
11:47 Lessons from a Cold Rejection
14:57 The Role of the Founder in Capital Raising
18:06 The Glamour vs. Reality of Being a Founder
21:01 Sobriety as a Competitive Advantage
25:03 The Breakthrough of Sobriety
29:41 Going Public: A New Investment Show
40:38 The Resilience of Founders
44:36 Defining Success as an Entrepreneur