Part of daring to be deliberate in your career means being good at hiring the best talent for your team. Setting up a quality interview process is an important part of evaluating candidates. Because of busy schedules, many managers are…
A simple job description is never enough when in search of the best talent and hiring for success. Whether you have tons of experience hiring, or it's your first time adding a new member to your team, this podcast will…
Talk about daring to be deliberate! Jim Olson took the bold step to reach out to the Founder of African Leadership University after reading about the organization in Fast Company magazine's issue on most innovative companies. Now he's in Mauritius…
When preparing for an interview, many people focus on telling the story of their background, experience and accomplishments. Those things are all critically important, but one question can be a deal maker or breaker -- and it has nothing to…
As 2019 comes to an end, it's a time for career reflection and to think about what went well and what's next in your career. There are a few areas Angee recommends as you evaluate your year. The obvious place…
Thanksgiving is a time we reflect on the people and things in our lives for which we are grateful. Part of daring to be deliberate is to express gratitude all year long. As I was thinking about what I wanted…
Not many people say they want to be a speechwriter when they grow up. Those who landed in this profession, however, tend to be amazing writers with insatiable curiosity. They have a unique ability to capture the voice of their…
In her book, Dare to Lead, Brene Brown talks about how being clear is kind and being unclear is unkind. When it comes to the workplace, talking to someone directly is clear and kind; talking behind someone's back is unclear…
The year is coming to an end and it's likely you are head-down busy on the job. But now is the time to think about what professional development opportunities you want to pursue in the year ahead. Where do you…
When a client forwards the email thank you message from a candidate and exclaims that it's among the best thank you messages he's ever received, it's worth taking note. That's what happened with one of Linsey Careers' candidates (who got…
When you’re daring to be deliberate, you have to stay on top of how you're showing up at work. There are times you will be rockin' it on the job. Then there are moments when you fall into, what today's…
Linsey Careers recently went through a little brand refresh. Every now and then, we all need to take a moment and think about how we're telling our own story. In this episode, Angee shares her process and how you can…
We all know that things aren't going to be exactly the same when we get a new boss. The amount of change that's ahead for you will depend on the new leader’s personality and goals, as well as what she…
As Angee travels the country talking about her book, Dare to Be Deliberate, audiences have been asking a lot of career questions. But one participant asked a big broad question that really got her thinking. "What are people in your…
Let's be honest. Most people hate the concept of networking. In this episode, Angee interviews Heather Hollick, author of the book Helpful, where she provides a practical guide for life, work and the art of networking. Whether you are an…
You may want to take notes when listening to this episode. Angee walks you through each of the areas in LinkedIn where you can provide details that only the recruiter can see. Many people don't even realize this section exists,…
Angee is heading to her alma mater, The University of Missouri Journalism School in Columbia, Missouri. She plans to speak to students about how to be more deliberate in their careers right out of the gate. In preparation for this…
When you are being intentional in your career, it means taking on stretch assignments that may flex muscles you didn't even know you had. After a great conversation with Krista Todd last week, Angee offers some thoughts on what you…
I often interview candidates or do career coaching with ambitious marketing or communications professionals. I find that they frequently express frustration when not getting those stretch assignments or promotion opportunities in their current organization. There are a few things you…
There you are, scrolling through your LinkedIn messages, and you get a note from a recruiter requesting a conversation to talk about an opportunity. You happen to be open to hearing about something new – you even say so on…
When you are being intentional in your career, it also means being intentional when hiring new members on your team. In this episode, Angee shares a process that every hiring leader should go through before sending their recruiter off to…
There's a fine line between sharing your accomplishments with your boss and being a Braggy McBraggerson. In this episode, Angee shares a few tips on documenting your wins and sharing them both in real time and in a more formal/planned…
Erin Passan has been a successful CCO and is now managing partner at Gagnier Communications. Over her career, she has learned some pretty valuable lessons when it comes to the importance of building strong relationships with peers across all…
Sometimes we all need a little reminder to get out of our own heads - especially when in job search during the interview process. One of Angee's favorite books is Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements. In this podcast, Angee…
It's not always just about you when it comes to being intentional in your career. In this episode, Angee shares ways you can amplify others -- whether in a meeting, one on one, or even on social media. With examples…
If your career path has felt "random" in comparison to those who took the traditional path of big corporate jobs and progressive responsibility, it can feel a little daunting when in job search. How do you explain that what you've…
It's not often that a successful executive, at the peak of his career, decides it's time to go back to the classroom and devote time and energy to an MBA. Jon Maron, CMO of Coinme, did just that. In this…
"Hey -- I'm on the market for a new job. If you hear of something, let me know!" This is a common approach to networking when in job search. It's easy to get focused on the tactical conversation of…
In this Dare to be Deliberate Short, Angee describes a few small things you can do to nurture your network within Linked In daily, weekly and periodically throughout the year.
Listen In has always been about career related matters to help professionals in this field be more intentional in how they manage their careers. After writing her book, Dare to be Deliberate - Level Up Your Communications Career, Angee is…
Chief Growth Coach Zach Hyder of The Dendro Group took time to talk with Angee about the common mistakes agencies make hiring, managing, and mentoring talent - and why you can’t steal someone who doesn’t want to leave.
Every day both clients and candidates talk about the importance of finding the right cultural fit when hiring and being hired. Peter DeTrempe, Partner at Ascend Marketing, shares how they focus on this important aspect of what makes their firm…
Hootsuite's VP, Global Corporate Marketing, Brand and Communications, Greg Perotto joins me to talk about those "softer" skills that are needed to move to the senior ranks on the marketing and communications ladder. Business acumen, being an influencer and self-awareness…
Sometimes being deliberate in your career means stepping away from what looks like success from the outside, to get right on the inside. Jason Leonardelli took a year off to explore new horizons, only to find out he loved what…
Being deliberate in your career means making time to build your network and keep it alive. I've never seen anyone do it better -- and in a more meaningful way -- than Andrea Dhamer. I sat down to talk with…
In this episode, Angee Linsey speaks with Tracy Imm, Director of Public Affairs for the Maryland Insurance Administration, as well as author, college instructor, speaker and coach. Both Angee and Tracy share a belief that people can do work that…
In this episode, Angee Linsey interviews Chief Communications Officer Marta Newhart. During the conversation they cover topics including what being a leader means to Marta, what she looks for when building future leaders and what it takes to grow your…
In this episode, Angee Linsey interviews Steve Astle, SVP and Managing Consultant at Text 100 in San Francisco. During the conversation, they cover topics including the value of a combined career in both agency and corporate settings at the senior…
In this episode, Angee Linsey interviews Mia DiMiceli, a communications consultant specializing in executive and transformational communications. During the conversation, they cover a range of topics around what it means to move from being an employee to creating a consulting…
In this episode, Angee Linsey interviews Michelle Jones, Chief Communications Officer at CH2M in Denver, Colorado. During the conversation, they cover a range of topics around what it means to be a strategic communications professional that delivers a positive impact…
I had the great pleasure of meeting Chuck Gose through the International Association of Business Communicators. For internal communications professionals, if you're not already following his blog and podcasts, you should definitely check out his website: learnicology.com. After the IABC World…