Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Intention and Sophistication
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how the pros at ThinkingAhead execute next-level business development, including the 3 stages ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Suggestions for Panel Interviews
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Panel interviews, or back-to-back interviews can be daunting. But it's not you versus them.....it's...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Mindset: Fixed or Growth?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps you've only ever heard that a growth mindset is good, and a fixed mindset is bad. That's no...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Don't Communicate, Overcommunicate
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn't matter whether you're a candidate or a client, if you don't communicate with your recruit...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Big Name Vs. The Market
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So you've worked for a big company, and you want to namedrop in an interview. Does that really give...
Quitting with Class: Resignation Prep
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Karamol, Executive Recruiter and Partner with the Commercial Banking & Finance team at Thin...
Talent Trade Tidbit - "Tell Me About Yourself"
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Groan. Eye roll. Heavy sigh. Aren't we all sick of this question? All the same, there IS a right...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Mass Recruiting Tools
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, nobody wants to feel like just another cog in the machine. Like just another brick in the wal...
Talent Trade Tidbit - When Coffee Means More...
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Am I making a good first impression? Am I answering the questions right? Do I look presentable? I...
Rockin' Resumes
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie lays out some "rules of the road" for drafting and circulating eye-catching resumes, inclu...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Toggling Vs. Multitasking
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, Boomer....or Gen Xer. Multitasking gets a bad name. But there's a new kid on the scene: toggli...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Double Fees / Lock Up Your Process
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Somebody's made a costly mistake. It happens. Here's what NOT to do to make it even worse...Discov...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Elevate Your Game
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're on top of the world, huh? Time to coast? WRONG. Time to ELEVATE.Discover what sets Thinkin...
Money Isn't Everything...But It's Something
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that money isn't everything...so then what is? Explore the other factors you should be ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Acquired (Pun Intended) Advice for Banking
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're caught in the middle of a merger or acquisition in the banking world, there are a few main...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Zoom Etiquette
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We get it. They scheduled a Zoom call during lunch. Bummer. But there are some things you just CA...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Retention Strategies
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A RECRUITER giving advice for RETENTION?! What?! Turns out that, in a sneaky way, demand for key t...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Emotional Wooing
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
You know the role isn't a good fit, but they turn on the charm anyway.....and you fall for it. What...
The Difference-Maker
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie breaks down the key distinction between leadership and management, including the best advi...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Candidate Aversion
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Risk intolerant? You're not alone. Learn why uncertain times may call for patience.Discover what s...
Talent Trade Tidbit - What's Your Reputation?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
For better or worse, your reputation will precede you. Let's try not to make it for worse...Discove...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Mergers, Acquisitions, Chaos, and Opportunity
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
M&A got you spooked? No need to fear. In fact, a little shake-up may be just the thing to stir...
Deal-Wrecking Psychology
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
So, you've got this deal all tied up, right? WRONG. Or at least it's wrong if you do one of the f...
Talent Trade Tidbit - The Key to Finding Mentorship
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sometimes you just can’t do it alone. So do you have someone trusted in your corner that you...
Talent Trade Tidbit - How to Succeed in a Remote Interview
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The ThinkingAhead staff of recruiters share 10 tips for acing a remote interview and creating a last...
Talent Trade Tidbit - How To Prepare For A First Interview: Before, During, and After
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Executive recruiters Chris Spagnola and Jonathan McIntosh share helpful tips on how to prepare for a...
Talent Trade Tidbit - How to Best Perform a Career Search During This Time
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Career Service experts Hans Schlegel, Ben Kessler, Raul Krebs, and Priit Suitslepp share 6 tips for ...
The DRIP System
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie lays out ThinkingAhead's proven 7-step system for being persistent (but not obnoxious) in ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - YOU Pick The Restaurant
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sometimes an interview is a little bit like a date...someone's got to take the lead. If you're a cl...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Recruiter = Financial Advisor
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Do you think LeBron James does his own salary negotiations? Do you think you're better than LeBron ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Change = Opportunity
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Change is inevitable. But whether you're a client or a candidate, change doesn't have to mean doom....
Fail Faster
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
ThinkingAhead Recruiting Partner and Legal Practice Manager Brian Vogt dives into the psychology of ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Training Is No Longer a Luxury
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Listen up leaders: training is no longer optional. Why is training more critical now than ever? G...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Foundations of Success
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Learn the 3 (maybe 4) simple steps you can adopt to lay strong foundations for success in your busin...
Playing Head Games
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Chris Gray, Partner in the Energy & Renewables practice at ThinkingAhead Executive Search, share...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Are We Real?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Find out how ThinkingAhead's unique approach to search seemingly has one client questioning reality ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Why Do People Leave?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Why do people leave a job? Statistically, it's NOT money. Ok, so what IS it? Find out what the fa...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Grape In The Middle
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie helps you overcome "analysis paralysis" with advice from, among other things, the timeless...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Counter Offers
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It's a nightmare subject for a lot of recruiters and candidates alike. But when IS the right time t...
Let's Get There Together
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Derek Schlender, National SBA Executive Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, joins the pro...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Title: What's In a Name?
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How important is your job title, REALLY? The answer could be not a bit, or quite a lot, depending o...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Start Strong
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How do you get your year off to a strong start? What's the difference between a goal and a dream? ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Bonus Season
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Bonus season can really get the mental gears turning for a lot of people, both on the hiring side, a...
Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Were The Clash experts in the recruiting space? Not exactly. But Stephanie Maas addresses the ques...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Hit 2025 Running
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Head still spinning from 2024? Too bad. 2025 is here, and it's time to get your head in the game. ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Hangovers in the Workplace
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
So you had a bit of a good time. Maybe TOO good. But now it’s time to get back to work...
Happy Holidays From The Talent Trade!
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie Maas shares the memories and the gratitude for you (yes, YOU) that keeps her season merry ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Hold Your Horses
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Unemployment is low. Talent is coveted. Maybe it’s time to jump ship and get back in t...
Roomba Recruiting
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie is joined by Elise Gay, Executive Search Partner specializing in the Legal and Life Scienc...
Giving Thanks, From The Talent Trade
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What’s The Talent Trade thankful for this year? In short…YOU. Discover what sets Thi...
Talent Trade Tidbit - End of Year Fantasy Island
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Yes, the year is nearly over, but don’t take your eye off of the ball. Instead, might we rec...
Talent Trade Tidbit - When In Doubt, Go Find Out
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
They say that the quickest path is a straight line, and that’s true in conversation as well. ...
Becoming a Legal Eagle
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie is joined by Jennifer White from ThinkingAhead’s legal recruiting space, who shares the ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Making References Count
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Feel like references aren’t adding much to your resume and interview process the way that you’ve...
Recruiter Tales - Hans Schlegel
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Hans Schlegel, Partner and Sales Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, talks about what att...
Talent Trade Tidbit - The Right Way to Resign
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Yes; just because you’ve got one foot out the door already, there’s a right and a wrong way to d...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Time Kills All Deals
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Looking to make a hire? You can be offering the most attractive deal in the world, but it won’...
Treat Your Humans Like Humans
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie is joined by Jessica Gurley, a superstar Exec Recruiter from ThinkingAhead’s Life Scienc...
Talent Trade Tidbit - The WORST Interview Question...and A Runner-Up
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Find out the one interview question you should never ask, and probably hate receiving yourself (I'll...
Recruiter Tales - Heather Campbell
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Hot off her appearance in last month's episode, Heather Campbell, Partner and Executive Recruiter wi...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Summer is Over...Finish Strong
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sadly, summer is over. Put those Hawaiian shirts back in the drawers, and focus up as we begin the ...
Overcoming Objection
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Objection! Overruled? No, not quite the right tack. Learn the 2 categories of objections you may ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - It's the Little Things That Count
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The #1 secret to employee retention. Hint: It’s not money.Discover what sets ThinkingA...
Recruiter Tales - Kay Linder
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Hot off her appearance in last month's episode, Kay Linder, Partner with ThinkingAhead's Nonprofit L...
Talent Trade Tidbit - How to NOT Get Picked Up Coming Home From a Work Conference
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Critical advice, should you find yourself in an unenviable travel situation…Discover what sets Thi...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Find the Pony
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Just a simple story about twins, toys, and a big pile of horse poop. There’s a lesson, we pr...
Perfect Prep
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Heather Campbell, Nonprofit Partner and Executive Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, bre...
Recruiter Tales - Derek Schlender and Trinity Taylor
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Derek Schlender, Partner and SBA Practice Lead, and Trinity Taylor, Partner and Recruiter with Think...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Summer Smarts
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Learn how to enjoy summer the smart way, including adopting the right work mentality, some basic tip...
Uncover, Discover, Remember
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie welcomes Kay Linder, Partner with ThinkingAhead's Nonprofit Leadership Search, covering gr...
Happy 4th of July from The Talent Trade!
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie Maas shares a heartfelt 4th of July message on what makes the holiday great, what makes Am...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Career Vaccine
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie Maas shares her best advice for how to truly inoculate yourself against the ups and downs ...
Recruiter Tales - Jennifer White
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jennifer White, Partner and Attorney Recruiter for ThinkingAhead, talks about the connection between...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Out of Work?
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Learn the 3 critical things to keep in mind if you find yourself in the perhaps unexpected position ...
Incredible Interviewing
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Find out what makes interviewing today WAY different than interviewing a few years ago (and why that...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Getting Congruent with Today's Market / Money Talks
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Find out what is NOT the most effective way to lobby for a more equitable salary, and what to do ins...
Recruiter Tales - Elise Gay
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Elise Gay, Recruiter with the Life Sciences team at ThinkingAhead, talks about having the space to "...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Don't Be a Donkey
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie provides a much-needed wake up call on keeping swagger levels from getting dangerously hig...
Becoming a Market Master
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie welcomes the Strongest Man in Kansas, and Partner with ThinkingAhead, JW Heflin, who lays ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie stresses the importance of slowing down and learning to course-correct in the moment, rath...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Not Years of Experience, But Experience in the Years
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Experience isn’t just a number; it’s about being present and making the most of your time, even ...
Recruiter Tales - Jessica Gurley
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Jessica Gurley, recruiter on ThinkingAhead's Life Sciences team, talks about the "ThinkingAhead" eff...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Banker Fatigue
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie asks the big question about banking that everyone wants to know…WTF? Where’s the...
Our Product is People
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Host Stephanie Maas is joined by ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Cathy Moll, who shares tips for...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Purple Spotted Unicorn
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On the hunt for the rare beast known as the "purple spotted unicorn"? We've got bad news for ya...y...
Recruiter Tales - Jonathan McIntosh
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In this edition of Recruiter Tales, ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Jonathan McIntosh shares wha...
Talent Trade Tidbit - How To Choose a Recruiter
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie Maas wants you to check her out.......as a recruiter. Hear about the right questions to a...
Being Yourself, FAST
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie welcomes special guest Jonathan McIntosh, Partner and Recruiter with ThinkingAhead, to dis...
Recruiter Tales - Cathy Moll
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In this first edition of Recruiter Tales, ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Cathy Moll shares the ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Is/Was "The Great Resignation" Real?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Stephanie answers a surprisingly common question: is the so-called "Great Resignation" real? Spoil...
Peeling the Onion
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Learn how to set yourself up for influence by scratching below the surface on matters like compensat...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Why Be Honest With Your Recruiter?
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A good recruiter has your back in a surprising number of ways, but only if you're honest with them. ...
Keys to the Marketing Kingdom
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Discover why MPCs beat MVPs and the importance of finding your niche, being proactive, and maintaini...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Hiring vs. Recruiting
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Although they might sound the same, being hired and being recruited are two VERY different things, a...
Managing Between the Ears
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Hear about the 5 areas to look for when building your confidence up in an uncertain market, the unex...
Talent Trade Tidbit - You Got Your Bonus...Now What?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
So, you got your bonus. What does that mean for your job satisfaction? Happier than ever? Or time...
Biz Dev Basics
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Find out the 3 things to look for when evaluating if the person you're calling is a suspect vs a pro...
Happy New Year from The Talent Trade!
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas closes out 2023 with a fun exercise in year-end gratitude, and a un...
Merry Christ-Maas from The Talent Trade!
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas wishes listeners the happiest of holidays and merriest of Christmas...
Scripting for Success
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Find out how to better operate in marketing vs. recruiting mode, including 2 simple types of scripts...