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A personal reflection on surprises, uncertainty, and the unexpected paths that slowly change our lives for the better.
Learn how recruiters can use AI to generate structured interview guides that prevent common interview mistakes and help hiring managers run more consistent, human interviews.
I kept failing at my stop-scrolling goals until I tried something unexpectedly human: doing what I loved before productivity culture ever got involved.
When bosses panic, they often default to toxic behaviors like yelling or shutting down because they lack the training to navigate uncertainty. 'The Bounce Back Factor' is a leadership training program by Three Ears Media that teaches managers emotional endurance and practical tools to lead with purpose rather than panic during high-pressure moments.
Living each day as if it were your last sounds like a wise ideal, but it may be one of the most misguided pieces of life advice. Live each day like it’s your first. Here’s why.
57% of companies use recruiting automation, but few audit their settings. Learn how to conduct a recruiting automation audit and use AI to end candidate ghosting for good.
When the world feels broken, how do we keep going? A reflection on identity, systemic injustice, and why I choose an imperfect love to help me move forward.
Turns out, AI sucks at writing job posts. I have a few ideas that can help you use the tech more effectively.
Yes, hard days are going to be hard. We won’t always win. But there’s a cure: Optimism.
AI voice agents are getting better every day. It’s time to talk about how they can be used to improve the candidate experience.
Stop waiting until you’re ready. You’re not a cake. You are never going to be ready.
Frequently asked questions, agenda, and more information on the new accelerator for speakers and authors I will offer with Lauren V. Davis in 2026.
Advice and a free workbook to help you make updates to your LinkedIn after a layoff that will get you hired.
Need help with your recruiting strategy? Ask for help. Maybe from Three Ears Media and Kat Kibben?
This job post audit template will help you give specific feedback to managers to create clarity and impact with job posts.
Required reading for recruiters and managers trying to figure out where to focus in 2026.
A rant about using negativity to get clicks and building what really matters: a community that cares.
AI job loss will not be a sudden event but a slow integration. Experts advise recruiters to stop waiting for a 'light switch' moment and instead focus on manager training and distinguishing between machine capabilities (scale/languages) and human strengths (context/nuance).
I’m making the business case that skills-based hiring has no business in the future of work. Here’s why.
This Veteran’s Day made me think about the sacrifice our soldiers make, and one of them in particular: my mom.
The current statue of bereavement policies isn’t realistic for real people. We need more than a few days. Try this.
It’s easy to see how seasons are changing when the leaves change, but transformation isn’t always as easy to notice in ourselves.
Gender IEPs at work are an individualized expression plan - a simple framework that can help trans and non-binary employees set clear expectations for how they're addressed, what spaces they use, and more.
I believe in miracles because this life? It’s a consequence of a million little gifts. Gifts we can all give.
My scariest job posts of 2025 *plus* 5 things that will make any job post scary.