AI is already inside your hiring process whether you put it there intentionally or not. And while artificial intelligence promises speed, efficiency, and fairness, it also carries a quiet risk many leaders aren’t prepared for: automated bias at scale.

In this episode of Hire Power, Kim Frost cuts through the noise of “AI is amazing” versus “AI is evil” and gets real about what responsible leadership actually looks like in the age of AI-powered hiring. This isn’t about rejecting technology—it’s about understanding where AI helps, where it harms, and why humans must stay firmly in the decision-making seat.

Nearly 90% of companies now use some form of AI in hiring, from resume screening to job descriptions to candidate ranking. The danger isn’t that AI exists. The danger is when it’s embedded into your systems without visibility, values, or accountability.

This episode challenges leaders to stop outsourcing judgment to software—and start owning the values behind their hiring decisions.

In this episode:

• Why AI doesn’t create fairness, it applies whatever definition you give it
• How bias doesn’t disappear with AI, it gets automated
• The hidden risk of AI tools operating without transparency or oversight
• Why fairness is a leadership decision, not an HR checkbox
• How over-reliance on AI erodes hiring managers’ judgment over time
• The difference between efficiency and equity in recruiting
• What happens when AI optimizes for sameness at scale
• Why culture built by software is a leadership failure—not innovation

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

Are New Year’s resolutions actually helpful for leaders… or are they quietly holding you back?

In this episode of Hire Power, Kim Frost challenges the idea of once-a-year goal setting and explains why real leadership isn’t about resolutions—it’s about courage, clarity, and consistent action. Dropping this conversation a few weeks into the new year is intentional, because statistically, this is when most resolutions fall apart.

Kim shares why she doesn’t believe in January resets, how fear disguises itself as “strategy,” and a powerful story from a Peloton ride that perfectly captures how leaders often mistake discomfort for danger. (Spoiler: sometimes the “snake” is just a mouse.)

This episode is a candid, reflective conversation for leaders who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or hesitant to move forward—not because they lack skill, but because fear is quietly running the show.

In this episode:

• Why great leaders don’t rely on annual resolutions
• The difference between fear-based logic and real strategy
• How fear disguises itself as “being prudent”
• Why unnamed fear grows—and named fear loses power
• The “snake vs. mouse” metaphor that every leader needs
• How reacting vs. responding impacts trust and leadership
• A simple daily approach to shrinking fear instead of avoiding it
• Why courage isn’t loud—it’s quiet, steady, and decisive

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

Boomers. Gen X. Millennials. Gen Z. One team. What actually works and what absolutely doesn’t.

For the first time in history, four generations are working side by side, and if you’re leading them, it can feel less like running a business and more like moderating a family reunion. In this episode, we break down why generational tension isn’t really a “generation problem” at all— nd what strong leaders do differently to create clarity, engagement, and performance across age groups.

Drawing on data from Gallup, Deloitte, McKinsey, PwC, SHRM, and Microsoft, this episode unpacks the leadership myths that keep teams stuck—and the practical shifts that help leaders thrive.

In this episode:

• Why generational conflict is usually a leadership clarity issue, not an age issue
• What each generation tends to value at work (without stereotyping or labeling)
• The biggest mistakes leaders make when managing across generations
• Why one-size-fits-all leadership, annual reviews, and unclear expectations backfire
• How regular feedback, clear standards, and adaptive communication drive engagement
• Practical strategies to build cross-generational collaboration that actually works

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com