Gene McCarthy, Founder and CEO of Top League Advisory
Highlights from our conversation include:
How Nike’s EKIN program fed the brand’s leadership talent (5:35)
How leading footwear brands approach hiring (7:18)
The key difference between a company and a brand (10:15)
The two questions Gene asks to understand team capabilities (11:52)
How one hire can stimulate an entire organization (12:51)
Why Gene looked outside of the industry for talent (14:58)
What he looks for in leaders (16:30)
Why he brought together unconventional teams (17:33)
The common mistake hiring managers make (19:12)
His approach to interviews (20:55)
Advice for people who want…
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