Talent Trade Tidbit - End of Year Fantasy Island
Thu, 21 Nov 2024
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
Thu, 14 Nov 2024
They say that the quickest path is a straight line, and that’s true in conversation as well. ...
Becoming a Legal Eagle
Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Stephanie is joined by Jennifer White from ThinkingAhead’s legal recruiting space, who shares the ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Making References Count
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Feel like references aren’t adding much to your resume and interview process the way that you’ve...
Recruiter Tales - Hans Schlegel
Thu, 24 Oct 2024
Hans Schlegel, Partner and Sales Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, talks about what att...
Talent Trade Tidbit - The Right Way to Resign
Thu, 17 Oct 2024
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
Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Looking to make a hire? You can be offering the most attractive deal in the world, but it won’...
Treat Your Humans Like Humans
Thu, 03 Oct 2024
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
Thu, 26 Sep 2024
Find out the one interview question you should never ask, and probably hate receiving yourself (I'll...
Recruiter Tales - Heather Campbell
Thu, 19 Sep 2024
Hot off her appearance in last month's episode, Heather Campbell, Partner and Executive Recruiter wi...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Summer is Over...Finish Strong
Thu, 12 Sep 2024
Sadly, summer is over. Put those Hawaiian shirts back in the drawers, and focus up as we begin the ...
Overcoming Objection
Thu, 05 Sep 2024
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
Thu, 29 Aug 2024
The #1 secret to employee retention. Hint: It’s not money.Discover what sets ThinkingA...
Recruiter Tales - Kay Linder
Thu, 22 Aug 2024
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
Thu, 15 Aug 2024
Critical advice, should you find yourself in an unenviable travel situation…Discover what sets Thi...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Find the Pony
Thu, 08 Aug 2024
Just a simple story about twins, toys, and a big pile of horse poop. There’s a lesson, we pr...
Perfect Prep
Thu, 01 Aug 2024
Heather Campbell, Nonprofit Partner and Executive Recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, bre...
Recruiter Tales - Derek Schlender and Trinity Taylor
Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Derek Schlender, Partner and SBA Practice Lead, and Trinity Taylor, Partner and Recruiter with Think...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Summer Smarts
Thu, 18 Jul 2024
Learn how to enjoy summer the smart way, including adopting the right work mentality, some basic tip...
Uncover, Discover, Remember
Thu, 11 Jul 2024
Stephanie welcomes Kay Linder, Partner with ThinkingAhead's Nonprofit Leadership Search, covering gr...
Happy 4th of July from The Talent Trade!
Thu, 04 Jul 2024
Stephanie Maas shares a heartfelt 4th of July message on what makes the holiday great, what makes Am...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Career Vaccine
Thu, 27 Jun 2024
Stephanie Maas shares her best advice for how to truly inoculate yourself against the ups and downs ...
Recruiter Tales - Jennifer White
Thu, 20 Jun 2024
Jennifer White, Partner and Attorney Recruiter for ThinkingAhead, talks about the connection between...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Out of Work?
Thu, 13 Jun 2024
Learn the 3 critical things to keep in mind if you find yourself in the perhaps unexpected position ...
Incredible Interviewing
Thu, 06 Jun 2024
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
Thu, 30 May 2024
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
Thu, 23 May 2024
Elise Gay, Recruiter with the Life Sciences team at ThinkingAhead, talks about having the space to "...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Don't Be a Donkey
Thu, 16 May 2024
Stephanie provides a much-needed wake up call on keeping swagger levels from getting dangerously hig...
Becoming a Market Master
Thu, 09 May 2024
Stephanie welcomes the Strongest Man in Kansas, and Partner with ThinkingAhead, JW Heflin, who lays ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda
Thu, 02 May 2024
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
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
Experience isn’t just a number; it’s about being present and making the most of your time, even ...
Recruiter Tales - Jessica Gurley
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Jessica Gurley, recruiter on ThinkingAhead's Life Sciences team, talks about the "ThinkingAhead" eff...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Banker Fatigue
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
Stephanie asks the big question about banking that everyone wants to know…WTF? Where’s the...
Our Product is People
Thu, 04 Apr 2024
Host Stephanie Maas is joined by ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Cathy Moll, who shares tips for...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Purple Spotted Unicorn
Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
In this edition of Recruiter Tales, ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Jonathan McIntosh shares wha...
Talent Trade Tidbit - How To Choose a Recruiter
Thu, 14 Mar 2024
Stephanie Maas wants you to check her out.......as a recruiter. Hear about the right questions to a...
Being Yourself, FAST
Thu, 07 Mar 2024
Stephanie welcomes special guest Jonathan McIntosh, Partner and Recruiter with ThinkingAhead, to dis...
Recruiter Tales - Cathy Moll
Thu, 29 Feb 2024
In this first edition of Recruiter Tales, ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Cathy Moll shares the ...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Is/Was "The Great Resignation" Real?
Thu, 22 Feb 2024
Stephanie answers a surprisingly common question: is the so-called "Great Resignation" real? Spoil...
Peeling the Onion
Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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?
Thu, 08 Feb 2024
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
Thu, 01 Feb 2024
Discover why MPCs beat MVPs and the importance of finding your niche, being proactive, and maintaini...
Talent Trade Tidbit - Hiring vs. Recruiting
Thu, 25 Jan 2024
Although they might sound the same, being hired and being recruited are two VERY different things, a...
Managing Between the Ears
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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?
Thu, 11 Jan 2024
So, you got your bonus. What does that mean for your job satisfaction? Happier than ever? Or time...
Biz Dev Basics
Thu, 04 Jan 2024
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!
Thu, 28 Dec 2023
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!
Thu, 21 Dec 2023
Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas wishes listeners the happiest of holidays and merriest of Christmas...
Scripting for Success
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
Find out how to better operate in marketing vs. recruiting mode, including 2 simple types of scripts...
Planning the Perfect Day
Thu, 07 Dec 2023
Learn how to plan your perfect workday, including being effective vs. being efficient, working your ...
Postgame with the Client
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
Find out how a well-executed client debrief can become the biggest way to promote a growing relation...
Happy Thanksgiving from The Talent Trade!
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas breaks down the Thanksgiving lesson that listeners can carry with t...
Nailing the Candidate Debrief
Thu, 16 Nov 2023
Drill down on how to conduct a flawless candidate debrief, including how to get candidates to share ...
Creating Your Candidate Creed
Thu, 09 Nov 2023
The relationship between candidate and recruiter is a two-way street. Avoid having to have a West S...
Classy Client Prep
Thu, 02 Nov 2023
Don't let a first interview feel like an awkward first date. Learn the reason why a lot of intervie...
Getting Candid About Candidate Prep
Thu, 26 Oct 2023
There's nothing worse than an undercooked candidate. Get the lowdown on how to get your candidate re...
Scripting for Voicemails and Calls
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
Ok, so robots can be funny sounding. But you know what else robots are? Prepared. Learn how to de...
Preparing for the Phone Interview
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
Learn the 7 essential steps toward giving a rockin’ phone interview, including what to do ahead of...
Positively Skeptical
Thu, 05 Oct 2023
The truth is that no deal is a done deal, until its a done deal. Learn how to be skeptical, in a po...
Navigating Your Candidates Through the Emotional Forest of Change
Thu, 21 Sep 2023
Change is scary. And walking through the dark woods can be scary...especially with a candidate...
Why "Talent Trade"?
Thu, 07 Sep 2023
Why are we here, what does it mean for your professional success, and what does Tom Cruise have to d...
Getting to Know Host Stephanie Maas
Thu, 17 Aug 2023
Get to know Stephanie Maas, host of The Talent Trade, and find out what she has in store for listene...
The Talent Trade
Fri, 09 Jun 2023
Pulling together decades of expertise from one of the top ten executive search firms in the country,...