JK Exec Podcast: What You Might Not Know

In this episode, Jill sits down with recruiting manager, Lauren Dlugosh to discuss the executive searches in higher education and nonprofit organizations.As a Recruiting Manager at JK Executive Strategies, Lauren Dlugosh has a passion for connecting extraordinary individuals with thriving organizations. Lauren draws from her experience to bring a creative perspective to the development of innovative strategies and inspires workplace transformation with her diverse background in nonprofits and higher education. Her past experiences include working at the American Cancer Society and the University of Rochester, enhancing her skills in planning and executing fundraising strategies and events, board and volunteer management, operational improvement, and much more.

During this podcast, you Host, Jill Knittel, will discuss how you as a job seeker can use your skills to transition into a new industry or career track.

During this podcast, we will discuss the importance of evolving your leadership skills as your particular company or organization grows. We will review the growth stages of companies and the specific skills needed during those growth periods. As our guest, we have Linda Hall, President and Senior Partner of Wakefield Way Consulting – and somebody who is near and dear to Jill as she has been her executive coach for a large part of Jill's career.

During this podcast, Jill will discuss the impact volunteer board members have on an organization – as well as the impact those efforts can make on your own personal life. As our guests, we have Lida Kalantari, Associate Vice President at Genesee Regional Bank and the co-chair of the Board of Directors of RESOLVE of Greater Rochester. We also have Mary Whittier, the interim CEO of RESOLVE of Greater Rochester and also the former ED of Bivona Child Advocacy Center, which is where Jill feels she did ‘her best life’s work…’

Attention Sales Directors! Not sure what is the 'right' decision? Have you gone back and forth on whether you should continue sales initiatives? You're not alone. This episode of WYMNK is dedicated to helping you navigate and lead your sales team during a pandemic to nurture relationships and avoid tone deaf sales strategies. Jim Knittel, Principal of Ascend Performance Group, is a certified leadership coach and strategic performance leader with extensive experience designing, developing and managing global performance improvement interventions in response to bottom-line business objectives. Join your host Jill Knittel, as Jim dives deep on what sales leaders can and should do during times of uncertainty.

Attention leaders! Not sure what is the 'right' decision? Are you feeling overwhelmed, underwhelmed, or frozen? A lot of businesses are unable to continue as normal during this time of crisis. This episode of WYMNK is dedicated to helping you navigate and lead through a state of ambiguity. Maria Kast is a certified speaker, trainer and coach with a focus on personal and professional growth and encouraging others to lead their lives with excellence. Join your host Jill Knittel, as Maria touches on the need for truth and vulnerability as leaders through times of uncertainty.

Searching for your first job post graduation can be intimidating. In this episode, Aly Raco and Molly Zies of JK Executive Strategies give us their Top Five tips for job searching for college students!

Today, there is little separation from who you are online and who you are in person. Make sure your social media brand reflects your values. In this episode, Hannah Morgan of CareerSherpa teaches us how to become a LinkedIn pro in under 5 minutes a day!

There are not many who prepare for interviews the right way. Join your host, Jill Knittel as she dives deep into the tricks of the trade. Jill will share what she has learned over the years to ensure candidates are prepared as possible when interviewing for executive level positions.

Happy employees increase productivity by 31%. Employee recognition programs are a great tool to encourage employees and improve morale! Amanda Falzone is an experienced HR professional who specializes in employee engagement and company culture. Join your host, Jill Knittel, as Amanda runs the gamut on all different types and levels of Employee Recognition Programs.

The environment in which you work in heavily affects our day to day lives. The average person spends more than 90,000 hours in their lifetime at work; don't settle if you're unhappy! Talya Meyerowitz is a speaker, consultant, and coach focused around creating a respectful workplace. Join you host, Jill Knittel, as Talya uncovers exactly what a respectful work place entails and how every employer can ensure a happy work environment.

The environment in which you work in heavily affects our day to day lives. The average person spends more than 90,000 hours in their lifetime at work; don't settle if you're unhappy! Talya Meyerowitz is a speaker, consultant, and coach focused around creating a respectful workplace. Join you host, Jill Knittel, as Talya uncovers exactly what a respectful work place entails and how every employer can ensure a happy work environment.

By 2020, the workforce will be made up of four generations; Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Generation Z. By now, we are all familiar with the Baby Boomers and Generation X. Millennials were the turn of the century, making a large impact on the way the world works today. Wonder what this new working generation have in store? How about how each generation differs when it comes to the work place? In this episode of What You Might Not Know, your host, Jill Knittel will dive into the generational divide with Aly, JK's Millennial and Molly, JK's Gen Z.

Ann recently joined the JK Exec team after serving as the President and Founder of Maynard HR Consulting, Inc. As a senior HR executive, she leverages more than twenty years of progressive experience in all areas of human resources (at start-ups and Fortune 500 companies) bringing clear understanding and rational processes toward adaption, integration and compliance to her clients. Join Jill as Ann gives a crash course on the fundamentals of HR Compliance!

Ann recently joined the JK Exec team after serving as the President and Founder of Maynard HR Consulting, Inc. As a senior HR executive, she leverages more than twenty years of progressive experience in all areas of human resources (at start-ups and Fortune 500 companies) bringing clear understanding and rational processes toward adaption, integration and compliance to her clients. Join Jill as Ann gives a crash course on the fundamentals of HR Compliance!

Jill and Jaime have about 37 years of combined experience in the recruiting industry. Over those years, they have experienced some pretty crazy things. From background checks gone wrong to interviews turning into a family affair, Jill and Jaime have seen it all. In this episode of What You Might Not Know, Jill and Jaime will shared some of their wildest days in the life of recruiting!

Ever wondered why a company would use recruiters? How about what it is like to work with a recruiter as an employer, job seeker, and HR manager? This week's episode will give the inside scoop as to what it is that recruiters do and what it is like to work with them!

Your resume is often the first impression a potential employer has of you. In this episode of What You Might Not Know, your host Jill Knittel will give insight on resume dos and don'ts for writing the perfect resume to make a great first impression!

Your resume is often the first impression a potential employer has of you. In this episode of What You Might Not Know, your host Jill Knittel will give insight on resume dos and don'ts for writing the perfect resume to make a great first impression!

Did you know that an interview with a company starts the MINUTE you apply for a position or the MINUTE a company contacts you for an interview? In this episode of What You Might Not Know, your host Jill Knittel will discuss the importance of your voicemail message, tips for crushing your phone screen, interview do's and don'ts, and even how to answer some of those dreaded questions. To view a full list of Commonly Asked Interview Questions, please visit the Simply JK Blog at: https://jkexec.com/commonly-asked-behavioral-interview-questions/

The current unemployment rate for Rochester, NY is under 4%. This means that the best employees are almost all working, and it is a candidate ran market. Your employees who are considering a change, will most likely find it. This episode will cover a few tips on how to determine who are your rock star employees and how to keep them!

This episode will touch on why I started a podcast and what it is all about. From hiring to firing and so much more, this podcast will answer questions for the entrepreneur, the job seeker, the HR professional, and everyone in between – and will even answer the questions you didn’t know you had!