Built On Purpose Podcast

with Y Scouts’ CEO & Co-Founder Max Hansen

Ian Lopatin

Ian Lopatin Podcast – Co-Founder of Spiritual Gangster

By Max Hansen | September 23, 2020

Ian Lopatin, co-founder of Spiritual Gangster, dives into how passion became a movement. Listen to find out his story and the success behind it. Interview Transcript Announcer: [0:03] Live, it’s the behind the resume podcast, with Y Scouts, Max Hansen, where you get to know the person behind the resume. The interesting stuff people never…

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9 Fresh Questions to Reveal Culture Fit When Hiring C-Level Leaders

By Yscouts | March 16, 2020

Every role in a company must be a culture fit. This is especially important the higher up you get in an organization as leaders set the tone for the organization. When hiring for a CxO leader, here are 9 helpful interview questions that will assist in determining their fit — both in skillset and core…

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The Art of Extending an Offer

How to Successfully Extend a Job Offer to a C-Level Executive

By Yscouts | November 4, 2019

The time has come; after weeks (…sometimes months) of meetings, conversations, and interviews, you’ve decided who you would like to join your team for that mission-critical position. This hire means a lot to the business and presenting the offer in the right way can ensure a smoother acceptance and more delightful experience on both sides…

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Hiring in the Cannabis Industry: 10 Essential Interview Questions

By Yscouts | April 8, 2019

The cannabis industry is growing like a weed (pun intended). With the explosive growth of this nascent marketplace comes the challenge of attracting and selecting leaders who may not align with the needs and challenges the cannabis industry represents. With decades of experience under our belt, the Y Scouts team knows the value of preparing…

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Chip Conley

Chip Conley Podcast – Modern Elder Academy Founder

By Yscouts | March 15, 2019

 Rebel hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Chip Conley disrupted his favorite industry… twice. At age 26 he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality (JdV), transforming an inner-city motel into the second largest boutique hotel brand in America. He sold JdV after running it as CEO for 24 years, and soon the young founders of…

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Over 50 in Today’s Job Market: Are You Hirable?

By Yscouts | December 6, 2018

7 Tips from Perspectives on Ageism in Hiring Leaders Recently a 69-year-old man sued to have his age changed on his birth certificate. The “biological age calculator” shows him at age 45, and he has felt limited by sharing his true age when applying for a mortgage or dating on Tinder. On one hand, it…

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5 Critical Interview Questions To Hire The Right Leader of People and Culture

5 Critical Interview Questions to Find your Leader of People and Culture

By Yscouts | April 12, 2018

This is a post from Max Hansen, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Y Scouts. Since starting Y Scouts in 2012 we have placed, worked with, and met thousands of incredible forward thinking People Operations leaders.  We are very fortunate to continue attracting more and more each day while deepening the relationships with the leaders we…

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Six Drivers of Change For the Future Workforce

By Yscouts | March 13, 2018

With the ever-changing landscape of technology and business, knowing what’s shaping those changes is crucial to staying ahead. The following six drivers of change from the Institute for the Future present a compelling look at the future of the workforce and the needed changes for our education system to teach skills that actually matter. Global…

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Lauren Bailey

Lauren Bailey Podcast – You Deserve A Seat At The Table

By Yscouts | December 13, 2017

Photo Credit: MMPR Lauren Bailey, CEO and Co-Founder of Upward Projects, is a shining example of how hard work, passion and grit can help you accomplish your dreams. Upward Projects is a collection of restaurant brands including; Postino Wine Cafe, Churn, Federal Pizza, Windsor, and Joyride Taco House. In this episode, we explore Lauren’s passion for…

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Alexander McCobin

Alexander McCobin Podcast – Elevating Humanity Through Business

By Yscouts | August 28, 2017

Alexander McCobin’s life’s purpose is perfectly aligned to the purpose of Conscious Capitalism – to elevate humanity through business. In this episode, Alexander shares experiences and stories from his life including: his experience joining the wrestling team in 7th grade, his choice to pursue undergrad and graduate degrees in both economics and philosophy, how a…

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