Podcast appearances and mentions of Lauren B Jones

Last year, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones sat down with Natasha Lee, CEO of Floyd Lee Locums, a national physician staffing firm. Natasha gave Lauren and Rob a masterclass on how to win the war on internal talent and how servant leadership works to build an incredible culture. The dynamic trio also discussed:

Lauren B. Jones is a staffing industry powerhouse, workforce technology whiz, change management mastermind, fierce female leader champion, professional storyteller, and the founder and CEO of LEAP Consulting Solutions. — Lauren B. Jones Links: Website: https://leapconsultingsolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goatleader/    — PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.womleadmag.com/podcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YJHMoy  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GkmpVInAQR7Fgco0pUa1B  RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/409442/rss  YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYDpQX16k5Uh7G7PFjMjZ8KimqoOpFF-t — CONNECT: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WomELLE - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womelle - Twitter: https://twitter.com/womelle - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womelle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realwomelle/ — OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction to the podcast and guest speaker 0:20 - Making the Leap into Entrepreneurship 2:20 - Facing the Fear of Financial Insecurity 7:32 - About the LEAP Consulting Solutions 11:50 - The Role of CRM in Consulting 12:54 - Serving Businesses of All Sizes 21:34 - Technology and Mindfulness in Human Capital 24:30 - Overcoming Challenges in Starting a Business 26:24 - Serving Diverse Industries and Individuals 27:25 - Connecting Veterans with Work Opportunities 29:37 - Encouraging Young Minds to Pursue Consulting 32:48 - Lauren's Podcast 33:52 - Advice for Women Starting their Own Business

In today's conversation with entrepreneur and founder of Leap Consulting Solutions, Lauren B. Jones, she and host Dane Groeneveld discuss all things allyship and collaboration. What does it mean to be an ally, and what aspects of your business stifle better collaboration? These topics and more are covered, including advice on inspiring leadership and following your values.Key Takeaways: [00:40 - 03:57] Meet Lauren B. Jones[03:58 - 06:23] The road to opening her own business in the early days of the pandemic[06:25 - 07:21] Thoughts on growth[07:26 - 08:59] Rewarding work, and empowering women[09:00 - 11:25] The Lady Leaders[11:29 - 13:03] Supporting one another throughout the pandemic[13:07 - 16:14] Allyship and equality[16:16 - 20:37] Conversations and content about inclusion and equality that Dane & Lauren recommend[20:44 - 25:33] Technology and bringing together human capital[25:36 - 28:15] How ego prevents us from collaborating and solving larger problems[28:17 - 29:47] Collaboration, allies, and your values[29:56 - 33:15] Values and optimization exercises[33:20 - 34:41] Consumerization and the job market[34:43 - 37:29] Lost dollars and lost opportunities[37:31 - 38:25] People as assets, and scaling good technology with a culture of change[38:30 - 42:24] A leader's job, and creating trust[41:36 - 45:00] Early gamification and a conversation about Simon Sinek[45:13 - 49:20] Building meaningful connection*The Ted talk Dane references in the podcast is "Teach girls bravery, not perfection" by Reshma Saujani.

In this week's episode, we look back at our 2022 Marketing Prediction episode. Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones are joined by the triumvirate of Jeff Staats (CMO at Haley Marketing), Jeff Pelliccio (Founder of Allied Insight), and Kelli Schutrop (formerly Director of Sales & Marketing at PARQA now VP of Sales & Marketing at MadeCraft), all of whom bring deep and broad knowledge of the developing role of technology and evolving marketing strategy in the world of staffing. Here the group chats about how the industry has quickly switched from being somewhat tech-phobic to perhaps overeager. Some firms are beginning to put the cart before the horse, seeing technology as a performance generator rather than the performance enhancer it's designed to be. It's time, they argue, to go back to basics. Our expert five-piece chats about: The importance of finding tech that drives you toward your business goals The continued importance of processes and training in establishing a tech-friendly business base Why you should employ a quarterback to run your technology plays The effective use of goats in enhancing your personal brand The podcast will be off on winter break from December 19th to the New Year! This episode is brought to you by Kyloe Partners & Leap Consulting Solutions. Please remember to rate, review and share the episode wherever you tune in.

On this replay episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones are joined by Rich Smith, Vice President and Co-Founder of Atlas MedStaff, a healthcare staffing firm that specializes in the placement of travel nurses. Having set his company up as a predominantly remote operation a decade ago, and working in the healthcare space, Smith brings a unique perspective on the events of the last two years, from COVID to the Great Resignation. The crew take the opportunity to chat about the role of empathy in staffing - why it's important, what it looks like, and how staffing leaders can deliver it to candidates and their own teams. Smith reveals that his story - and by extension, the story of Atlas - has been shaped by a single experience that he had as a young father, and has led to a hugely successful empathetic leadership approach. Our trio also chats about: How empathy should start at the top of an organization The role of technology in building a communicative and collaborative culture Why all leaders should consider stepping into the shoes of their receptionist What a post-COVID, Great Resignation staffing industry looks like Why a trip to the office should be treated as a social occasion it is This Episode is brought to you by Able & Leap Consulting Solutions. Please remember to rate, review, & share the episode wherever you tune in.

Lauren B. Jones is today's guest on the Cyber Security Matters podcast, hosted by Dominic Vogel and Christian Redshaw. Founder & CEO of Leap Consulting Solutions, Lauren has been a leader, influencer, and innovator in the staffing industry for just over 23 years. Lauren's focus on mindful and responsible usage of technology in the human capital industry is helping businesses align their future desires with the technologies of today all with a singular focus in mind - keep the process human.  Lauren founded Leap Consulting Solutions with the intent of supporting businesses in adding clarity to the steps required to digitally transform with excellence.  In this episode, we will discuss: -The reality of being a solopreneur dealing with a cyber breach -Why good cyber hygiene is a critical element in operating a business -How technology is enabling companies to do more with less -How organizational growth needs to be accompanied by digital transformation  Want to connect with Lauren? Here are a couple of ways that you can do exactly that: -Website: www.leapconsultingsolutions.com -LinkedIn: @GoatLeader -Twitter: @Ibuffjones -Podcast: www.ableteams.com/podcast

On this episode of the You Own the Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones sit down with Natasha Lee, CEO of Floyd Lee Locums, a national physician staffing firm. Natasha gives Lauren and Rob a masterclass on how to win the war on internal talent for the future of work and how servant leadership works to build an incredible culture. The dynamic trio also discuss: How Floyd Lee purpose-built its culture Benefits of a strong & positive culture The power of DE & I in your business Lauren's lady crush on Natasha Natasha's book recommendation, Seth Godin's What to do When It's Your Turn. This episode is brought to you by Leap Consulting Solutions. Check out the episode to learn more and please remember to rate & review the podcast wherever you listen.

On this episode of the You Own the Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones throw it back to a conversation with Matt Dichter, VP of Sales at Staffing Engine, to discuss all things recruitment acceleration. This episode was recorded in December 2021 and was scheduled to air on January 25th, but as you can imagine with the acquisition of Able, plans were altered a bit. Join Matt, Lauren, and Rob as they discuss how to find even the smallest of inefficiencies in your recruitment and staffing agencies, including inefficiencies in non-traditional areas, while also providing solutions to some of those non-traditional findings. The dynamic duo also discuss: The need to put in the work to find a tech stack that works for you and your team Why new technology needs to keep recruiters or salespeople in the tools that they already use How your team can make the most out of each step in the recruitment process This episode is brought to you by Leap Consulting Solutions. Check out the episode to learn more and please remember to rate & review the podcast wherever you listen.

This week on Harmony Beats Balance, Dana chats with Leslie Vickrey, CEO of ClearEdge Marketing, and Lauren B. Jones, Founder of Leap Consulting Solutions, about their new book, Together We Rise.  Together We Rise is a compilation of uplifting, true stories of 15 passionate and unbreakable lady leaders. The inspiring tales of chasing your dreams, overcoming grief, and learning how to build confidence in the face of adversity are sure to encourage and embolden all of us making our way through the maze of life. Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Together-Rise-Lady-Leaders-Book/dp/1956914331 Follow Leslie: Instagram: @leslievickrey Twitter: @lvickrey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lvickrey Website: www.clearedgemarketing.com; www.aramentors.com Follow Lauren: Instagram: @leapjones Twitter: @lbuffjones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goatleader/    Website: www.leapconsultingsolutions.com   Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana.mahina/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaMahina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danamahina/ Website: https://www.danamahina.com/ Intro & Outro Music by Kauilani

Leap Consulting Solutions, Founder, Lauren B. Jones joins the Conquer Local Podcast to discuss human resources' massive shift in our everchanging environment. This entails remote working environments, hiring across the globe for your organization, building trust in your organization, and being proactive in acknowledging when your employees are crushing it. Lots of great takeaways and an overall brilliant conversation with HR tech super nerd, Lauren B. Jones. Lauren B. Jones has been a leader, influencer, and innovator in the staffing industry for just over 24 years. Her focus on mindful and responsible usage of technology in the human capital industry is helping businesses align their future desires with the technologies of today all with a singular focus in mind - keep the process human. She founded Leap Consulting Solutions with the intent of supporting businesses in adding clarity to the steps required to digitally transform with excellence. Lauren has been named Top 15 Staffing Professionals to watch in 2021, Power List of Top 200 Thought Influencers to watch in 2021. Lauren has been featured on almost every industry podcast from Settle Smarter, You Own the Experience Podcast (and is now Co-Host), Ivy Podcast, Staffing Hub, HR Lift Off, and more to share her passion for technology. Her LinkedIn vlog has grown her following by over 200% in 2020 with hashtag days like #technologytuesday and #womencrushwednesday as her most popular segments.Conquer Local is presented by Vendasta. We have proudly served 5.5+ million local businesses through 60,000+ channel partners, agencies to enterprise-level organizations. Learn more about Vendasta and we can help your organization or learn more about Vendasta's Affiliate Program and how our listeners (like yourself) are making up to $10,000 off referrals.Are you an entrepreneur, salesperson, or marketer? Keep the learning going in the Conquer Local Academy.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones sit down and discuss the staffing industry in 2022, including predictions around staffing technology, from ten staffing industry leaders including: Aaron Grossman, CEO & Founder of TalentLaunch Tony Sorensen, CO of Versique Adam Sprecher, VP of Strategy and Development of Salo Jordan Franklin, CEO of Stratice Todd Duclos, VP of Marketing Darren Westall, CEO of Paiger Raymond Pennie, Director of Kyloe Partners Keith Weightman, RVP at Bullhorn Donnie Payne, SVP at Bullhorn This is a must-listen episode for everyone in staffing from the ops team to the marketing team. Tune in to stay ahead of the game and to learn what will drive the industry this year. Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Leap Consulting Solutions.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones are joined by Rich Smith, Vice President and Co-Founder of Atlas MedStaff, a healthcare staffing firm that specializes in the placement of travel nurses. Having set his company up as a predominantly remote operation a decade ago, and working in the healthcare space, Smith brings a unique perspective on the events of the last two years, from COVID to the Great Resignation. The crew take the opportunity to chat about the role of empathy in staffing - why it's important, what it looks like, and how staffing leaders can deliver it to candidates and their own teams. Smith reveals that his story - and by extension the story of Atlas - has been shaped by a single experience that he had as a young father, and has led to a hugely successful empathetic leadership approach. Our trio also chats about: How empathy should start at the top of an organization The role of technology in building a communicative and collaborative culture Why all leaders should consider stepping into the shoes of their receptionist What a post-COVID, Great Resignation staffing industry looks like Why a trip to the office should be treated as a social occasion it is Check out the episode to learn more! Tihs Episode is brought to you by Able & Leap Consulting Solutions.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones are joined by the triumvirate of Jeff Staats (CMO at Haley Marketing), Jeff Pelliccio (Founder of Allied Insight), and Kelli Schutrop (Director of Sales and Marketing at PARQA), all of whom bring deep and broad knowledge of the developing role of technology and evolving marketing strategy in the world of staffing. Here the group chat about how the industry has made a quick switch from being somewhat tech-phobic to perhaps overeager. Some firms are beginning to put the cart before the horse, seeing technology as a performance generator, rather than the performance enhancer it's designed to be. It's time, they argue, to go back to basics. Our expert five-piece chats about: The importance of finding tech that drives you toward your business goals The continued importance of processes and training in establishing a tech-friendly business base Why you should employ a quarterback to run your technology plays The effective use of goats in enhancing your personal brand Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Able.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones are joined by Scott Poeschl, Vice President of Partnerships at Avionte. Holding a position on the leading edge of staffing tech, Poeschl brings a unique level of insight on where the industry is headed and how it might get there. Here Mann, Jones and Poeschl discuss which aspects of Silicon Valley technologies staffing should aim to replicate, and which parts it should not. They look at the philosophies and technologies of Amazon, Domino's, and social media companies, and compare them to what staffing and recruiting is trying to do. And they find that our industry is in many ways a very different beast. The trio also chats about: Why firms should stop focusing on engagement, and start facilitating enablement The aspects of the Amazon and Domino's experience that apply to the candidate experience. The role of staffing in enabling lifestyles and realizing dreams. The merits of their newly coined term, engaglement. Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Able & Leap consulting Solutions.  Please remember to rate, review and share the episode and you can subscribe for all the new episodes and updates at www.ableteams.com/podcast. 

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones are joined by Holly Cohoon, Managing Partner at Regents Consulting Group, a company that consults on the construction of human-centered tech stacks for people-focused industries. A former staffing industry executive with 20 years of experience, Cohoon offers unique insight on the technology revolution currently being seen in the staffing industry. Here Mann, Jones, and Cohoon discuss the dangers of this quick technological shift - more specifically, the mistakes firms tend to make in constructing their tech stacks. They discuss why every firm, no matter its size, can benefit from engaging with a systems integration (SI) partner who can advise on the best way to use technology to meet long-term goals. The crew also chats about: The impossibility of running a staffing business while keeping on top of technology. How even the biggest industry players have trouble understanding the best way forward with tech. The three most common tech stack missteps. The allure, and the danger, of the free tech demo. Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Able & Leap Consulting Solutions.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones rap about the Great Resignation and later are joined by Anastasia Valentine, President and Managing Partner of Resource 1, an Information Technology consulting firm that provides Staff Augmentation services to corporations across North America. While a tech stack expert, Valentine took this opportunity to continue the Great Resignation conversation which is a subject that has been on the minds of employers and recruiters in recent months. Mann, Jones and Valentine share the causes behind the Great Resignation, the role of COVID in some of these contributing factors, and the opportunity that the situation presents. This isn't actually the Great Resignation, they argue, but rather the Great Migration. People aren't leaving jobs, they're switching jobs, and if your company can position itself as a destination, you have the opportunity to capitalise on the now significant supply of available talent. The trio also chats about: How the Great Resignation has been caused by a generational change in the workforce. The role of technology in offering the flexibility that today's talent is searching for. How small and minority-owned businesses could be included in the technology-driven future. The dos and don'ts of Calendly links (in an at times spicy debate.) Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Able & Leap Consulting Solutions

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones rap about last week's ASA Staffing World conference and all the great keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking from Denver. Later in the episode, the dynamic duo are joined by Dominic Vogel, Cybersecurity expert, influencer, podcaster, and founder of Cyber.sc, an advisory service for startups, investors, and SMEs. After recently experiencing a serious security breach in her own business, a traumatized Jones got in touch with Vogel, who helped her navigate the rather stressful situation. The trio discusses the current state of cybercrime and the fact that every business, no matter the size, now finds itself firmly in the crosshairs. Vogel goes on to run through the three main steps that form a solid cybersecurity action plan: prevention, early detection, and rapid response. The crew also chats about: The three cyber hygiene practices that should form the basis of every firm's cybersecurity plan The concept of ‘offline survivability', and why it's important Why almost every enterprise business handles data breaches poorly (and how they can do better) Why feeding goats electronic components isn't an effective response to a security breach Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Able, Great Recruiters & Leap Consulting Solutions.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones rap about the recent acquisition of WorkN by Avionte and how digital transformation can be enabled by empowering the right team members. Later the dynamic duo are joined by Kate Rutherford, Senior Digital Transformation Manager at Loyal Source, an Orlando-based workforce solutions company specializing in healthcare and technology. Prior to her current position, Rutherford cut her teeth at one of the largest staffing firms in the nation (a practice that a large chunk of the staffing industry will be familiar with), and has occupied most chairs in the office, from recruiter to business development manager to director. The trio discusses the intimidation that many feel in regards to digital transformation, but how a number of strategies can help to reduce the risk of being overwhelmed. They argue that it's perhaps a less technical prospect than many assume and that digital transformation strategy shouldn't actually be left in the hands of the IT department, but rather in the hands of those who trade the technical for the tangible. They also chat about: Why Google and Apple are increasingly filling technical roles with liberal arts graduates. Why conversation is half the battle in digital transformation, and how collaboration can get you 90% there. Why you should expect the same of your vendors as your customers expect of you. Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Able, Leap Consulting Solutions & Great Recruiters.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones are joined by Tom Nehila, CFO of The Global Trust Project, a non-profit startup that aims to protect the world's personal information from those who might seek to do harm with it or make profit from it. Prior to his current position, Nehila was a staffing finance veteran who had worked with some of the biggest companies in the industry. Here Mann, Jones, and Nehila discuss the undeserved reputation of finance departments within staffing and recruiting firms. They look at how the role of finance is often misunderstood: how these teams are often seen as ‘no' people, an organizational anchor dragging along the seafloor, but how in reality they're more akin to the ship's navigator, tasked with charting a safe and profitable course. The crew also chats about: How Netflix has nailed the trust and transparency needed for financial success. Finance as the pragmatic partner that every technology professional needs. Why ‘procurement' feels like the ‘Voldemort' of staffing. The preference of ‘ginormous' over ‘huge' for a certain New Jersian. Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Able & Great Recruiters.

Season 2, Episode 6 - BEST OF SETTLE SMARTER First Half of Season 2 - 2021 (feat. Sara Johnson, John Brady, Jordan Kerwin, Adria Barich, Lauren B. Jones)    EPISODE LINKS: Purchase Dana's latest book and everything else! Take the Quiz  Website LinkedIn  Instagram  Twitter  Settle Smarter is produced by Paul Godwin for NEWdOG Media Questions or comments:  info@newdogmedia.net    

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones chat again about Digital Transformation and having a biased towards action and being obsessed with your customers is vital for any business. Later they are joined by Adam Sprecher, VP of Strategy and Development at Salo. Salo is a Minneapolis- and Chicago-based talent firm with a focus on the finance, accounting, and HR space, and has more recently developed a reputation for technological innovation. Here Mann, Jones, and Sprecher discuss the ins and outs of digital transformation in the staffing and recruiting sphere. Having recently put a focus on digital transformation at Salo, Sprecher speaks first-hand about the challenges they faced, the strategies that worked, and the lessons learned along the way. The crew also chats about: The three Ws - the whys, the wins, and the what else? - that ensure success in digital transformation How to cultivate ‘sticky' consultants who are ripe for redeployment Why Salo chose to relabel their core value of ‘innovation' to ‘curiosity' Becoming a destination employer on the back of your transformation efforts Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you DaXtra & Able.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones chat about the recent Sirenum acquisition and why we should modernize the way we take staffing & recruiting businesses to market. Later they are joined by Jan Jedlinksi, Founder and CEO of Candidate.ly, a staffing tech company that allows a firm to transform their website into a candidate-filled digital storefront. Here Mann, Jones, and Jedlinski discuss the need for the staffing and recruiting industry to offer a different type of digital experience - one that goes far beyond the current request form on a website. They speak about how other industries like ecommerce and real estate can act as inspiration, and how gig economy platforms like Fiverr and Upwork have shown the technological possibilities in the talent space. The crew also chats about: The continued importance of showing your human side, and the trend toward specialization in a single vertical. The need for staffing firms to show up at the right time, and how content can help. Using big data to capitalise on opportunities and offer a better service. Justin Timbergoat's continued efforts to bring sexy back to Lauren's farm (a sentence that makes far more sense in context.) Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by DaXtra Technologies & Able.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones chat about data quality in your ATS/CRM and how valuable it is for your business. Later they are joined by Chris Wirt, Sales Director at DaXtra Technologies, an organization that has spent the last 20 years using tech to streamline recruiting teams. Here Mann, Jones, and Wirt discuss the current disconnect in the job market, where 9.1 million people are unemployed yet 8 million jobs remain open. They talk about the need for staffing and recruiting firms to step up and bridge that gap, but they also advise that the industry can't solve this problem through traditional means, like additional recruiter headcount. This is an issue that demands a modern, technological solution. The crew also chats about: Turning the candidate search from external to internal How to ensure AI doesn't amplify unconscious bias Why the traditional job post is essentially a waste of time The argument for trading resumes for digital profiles This episode is brought to you by Staffing Engine & Able. Check out the episode to learn more.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones RAP about how AI and automation can improve your speed to market and overall candidate experience. Later they are joined by Andrew Kimmell, a serial staffing entrepreneur responsible for the likes of Text Us and Staffing Engine. In a career that began by being smitten with the iPhone, and endlessly excited by the possibilities of apps, Kimmell organically made his way into staffing, having found an industry ripe for innovation. Focusing mainly on marketing and communication, he's been helping the industry advance ever since. Here Mann, Jones, and Kimmel discuss automated communication, from SMS to chatbots to modern modal pop-ups. They talk about why this new world of bot-driven marketing and communication is here to stay, and why even the most hesitant of firms, particularly those that describe themselves as ‘white glove' and ‘high touch', should be investing in automated comms. The crew also chats about: Tips and tricks for increasing the chances of entrepreneurial success, and avoiding burnout. Why many of your staffing technology investments won't be home runs (and that's OK) The no-notification revolution How Domino's can serve as inspiration for ‘high touch' staffing firms. Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by gigRonin & Able.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones sit down to rap about Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the staffing industry, Later they are joined by Ginette Harvey, Founder of Harper & Gray, a diversity- and inclusion-focused talent solutions firm. Despite checking every DE & I box - female, bi-racial, and a migrant from a low socioeconomic background - Harvey managed to climb the corporate ladder and now offers her own clients an almost unmatched level of personal experience in staffing & DE & I. Here Mann, Jones, and Harvey discuss the journey to and through entrepreneurship for those who don't often see themselves represented in leadership and the challenges of the process for women and minorities. They walk through the entire process, from developing an idea to planning to make the leap, and ultimately making the new business work. The trio also chats about: The reasons that DEI can't be treated as an added extra, and must be woven into the fabric of your organization. The increasing effectiveness of branding, and how to make it perfectly personal. Thoughts on white, middle-aged males from a white, middle-aged male (a very self-aware Mann.) Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Able, Great Recruiters, & Leap Consulting Solutions.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones sit down to breakdown the challenges facing the #staffingindustry in the 2021 State of Staffing report by Staffing Hub, and are later joined by Ashley Bowlin, Director of Marketing at TrackerRMS, an integrated ATS and CRM platform that aims to help staffing and recruiting firms build better. Here Mann, Jones, and Bowlin discuss the increasing need for recruiters to wear a marketer’s hat and the need for them to develop individual brands. People like to deal with people, so the most successful staffing professionals are increasingly those who aren’t afraid to show their face and broadcast their voice. In this game of relationships, it helps to be known. Content creation and delivery form a critical part of this process, as Bowlin is happy to explain. The trio also chat about: The joys of being proven wrong by data. The need for an omnichannel approach in delivering good content to the right places. How women need to stop diminishing their accomplishments Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Able.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones sit down to discuss preparing for the future of your internal workforce and are later joined by Angela Alberty, VP of Growth at myBasePay, a contingent workforce platform that focuses on taking care of the back office admin that so many staffing firms dread. Here Mann, Jones, and Alberty discuss the future of work; specifically how candidate and worker attitudes are changing, and why an increase in the contingent workforce is expected. The mindset of younger workers couldn’t be further removed from their older counterparts, and this shift is beginning to catch quite a few employers and recruiters out. The trio also chat about: How you could turn your back office into one of your firm’s biggest and best differentiators. The effect of COVID on attitudes to work. Why staffing firms need to build their own version of tech stack perfection. How staffing is an industry that finds you (and doesn’t care what degree you have, nor how much you spent to get it) Check out the episode to learn more. This episode is brought to you by WorkN.

On this episode of the You Own The Experience podcast, Robert Mann and Lauren B. Jones sit down to discuss current events in the Staffing Industry and later in the episode are joined by Kelli Schutrop, Director of Sales and Marketing at Parqa, a digital marketing agency that specializes in helping staffing and recruiting firms grow their brands. Here Mann, Jones, and Schutrop discuss a number of common pain points currently being felt by the industry, and how many can be solved through marketing and storytelling. From focusing your firm’s brand, through capitalizing on technology, to attracting and retaining the best in-house team, it might be surprised how much of an impact good storytelling can have, and how far the tentacles of marketing reach. The trio also chats about: USPs and differentiators you should avoid like the plague. Selling your firm on benefits rather than features. The two most effective strategies to retain top recruiters. The need (and possible business opportunity) for Schutrop-brand Staffing Gratitude Journals™. Check out the episode to learn more and please remember to rate, review This episode is brought to you by Mindscope.

Season 2, Episode 1 - Launch of "The Authentic Season" - Interview with Lauren B. Jones - Founder, Leap Consulting Solutions, Thought Influencer, Strategist, Tech Stack Expert, HR Tech Super Nerd, Peloton Superfan! #asklauren   EPISODE LINKS: Purchase Dana's latest book and everything else! Take the Quiz  Website LinkedIn  Instagram  Twitter  Today's Guests:  Lauren B. Jones  Additional music by Estonian Guitarist, Robert Jürjendal Settle Smarter is produced by Paul Godwin for NEWdOG Media Questions or comments:  info@newdogmedia.net

You can connect with Lauren www.leapconsultingsolutions.com, www.goatleadership.com, lauren@leapconsultingsolutions.com, or on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/goatleader/).

In this episode, David Folwell, the President of StaffingHub, sits down to talk to Lauren Jones, the Founder of [Leap Consulting](https://leapconsultingsolutions.com/), about the digital transformation, common pitfalls in tech adoption, and the power of gratitude.