Leadership

Melissa Acton-Buzard, CEO and President of Chameleon Technologies sits down with ClearEdge CEO Leslie Vickrey to discuss entrepreneurship, the importance of resilience in business, and how she’s stayed true to her vision for staffing and solutions development over the past 18 years.

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On this episode of TheEdge podcast, ClearEdge CEO Leslie Vickery interviews Keegan Banks, Vice President of Client Delivery at Latitude 36. Keegan shares her journey at Latitude 36 starting as an account manager working her way up to client delivery and why Keegan began her role in sales, unlike most staffing firms who start their new hires as recruiters. Keegan also shares what we can do as an industry to support female advancement, the role mentorship has played in her career, the power of networking and so much more. Tune in to be inspired to climb to the top of your organization!

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On this episode of TheEdge podcast, ClearEdge CEO Leslie Vickey interviews Kelly Boykin, Senior Vice President of Global Alliances at Aquent, the world’s largest creative digital marketing staffing firm. Kelly shares the company’s meaning behind the term ‘aquent,’ and how they command their niche by following leadership principles to propel their clients and the talent they represent. Kelly also shares the technological changes in the market that excite her most about the future of staffing, what women should look for in companies if they want to break into thriving leadership roles, the importance of mentorship and seeking support from peers, and so much more. Tune in to be inspired by this staffing trailblazer.

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On the latest episode of TheEdge podcast, well-known staffing industry leader, and Artech CEO and co-founder Ranjini Poddar joins ClearEdge CEO Leslie Vickrey for a thoughtful conversation on what it takes to lead. Ranjini shares how she found herself on an unconventional career path from law school to staffing CEO, what makes Artech such a successful business, and what she hopes to leave as her legacy for others.

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Kimberly Bird, Director of Communications and PR at professional staffing firm Kforce joins ClearEdge CEO Leslie Vickrey on the latest episode of TheEdge. Kimberly shares why she believes in the power of internal communications, how to effectively measure marketing ROI, and why female executives are paving the way for up-and-coming female leaders. Tune in for another insightful discussion among influential #womenINstaffing!

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On this episode of TheEdge podcast, ClearEdge CEO Leslie Vickrey interviews Colleen Tiner, Senior Vice President at Beeline, a software company that helps organizations source and manage contingent labor. Colleen shares her career path in the technology industry, as well as the ins and outs of product development. Colleen also walks us through her value system and her passion for helping fellow women in business rise to the top.

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On this episode of TheEdge, Jessi Guenther, Executive Director of Allegis Global Solutions, shares how taking risks, finding her voice and trusting her instincts have driven her to the top of the recruitment field. She and ClearEdge CEO Leslie Vickrey also dive into the challenges they have both faced in the traditionally male-dominated recruitment industry, as well as their experiences as women in the workplace in general, and their passionate dedication to making change for future generations of female leaders.

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Thought Leadership has a reputation as an overused buzzword, but what does it really mean? On this episode of TheEdge podcast, ClearEdge Senior Public Relations Specialist Allison Kaplan joins Emily Tatum to unlock the true definition of what it means to be a thought leader in your space and how you can leverage it to build your brand. Tune in to see how you can become a thought leader.

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What makes an employer brand different than a company’s traditional brand? On this episode of TheEdge podcast, ClearEdge Account Manager and recruitment industry specialist Lori Blanford joins Emily Tatum to discuss why a strong employer brand is important, tactics to stay on top of your employer brand, and how companies can make sure they stand out from the crowd in a tight job market. Tune in to hear evaluate your own employer brand and get guidance on next steps to elevating your employer brand.

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