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The Way of The Wolf

The Way of The Wolf

De : Sean Barnes
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    • 269: Winning the War for Talent in 2026: Smarter Hiring Strategies

      269: Winning the War for Talent in 2026: Smarter Hiring Strategies
      Feb 17 2026

      1,097 applications in three days for a single VP-level role.

      Today’s hiring strategy is overwhelmed by volume, automation, and noise. AI-powered recruiting tools are filtering resumes while candidates use AI to optimize applications, creating a talent acquisition process that feels increasingly impersonal and inefficient.

      In this episode, Sean Barnes breaks down why the modern recruiting and interview process is broken and what executive leaders, HR professionals, and hiring managers must do to fix it.

      You’ll learn practical hiring best practices for building high-performance teams, improving candidate experience, and strengthening your talent pipeline through trust, referrals, and strategic networking.

      If you are responsible for talent acquisition, executive hiring, or leadership recruitment, this episode offers a smarter framework for attracting top talent and reducing friction in your hiring process.

      Key Moments

      00:00 - 1,097 applications in three days: what that says about the hiring market

      01:00 - AI on both sides: resume parsing vs AI-tailored applications

      02:15 - Principle #1: Trust is king in hiring

      04:00 - Principle #2: Everyone’s network counts, not just HR

      06:00 - Principle #3: Why you should reward employee referrals

      08:00 - Principle #4: Remove friction from your hiring process

      10:30 - Principle #5: Know when to stop interviewing

      12:00 - Closing thoughts: building an experience that attracts top talent

      Key Takeaways

      1. The volume of applications does not equal quality hiring.
      2. AI has made hiring more efficient but also more impersonal and noisy.
      3. Warm introductions dramatically increase trust and probability of fit.
      4. Every leader’s network should serve the organization, not just themselves.
      5. Referral programs save time, money, and recruiting friction.
      6. Overly long interview processes repel high performers.
      7. After three to four strong interviews, additional rounds create diminishing returns.
      8. Respecting candidate time builds the foundation for long-term trust.

      Host: Sean Barnes

      Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com

      https://www.seanbarnes.com

      LinkedIn:

      https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/

      https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives

      https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/

      LinkedIn Newsletter:

      https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/

      The Wolf Leadership Series: https://wolfexecutives.com/wolf-leadership-series/

      YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com

      Twitter: https://x.com/seanbarnes

      https://x.com/wolfexecutives

      Instagram:

      https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes

      https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives

      https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf

      TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes

      Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com

      Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C

      Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15
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      10 min
    • 268: People Matter More Than Power, Featuring Rod Branch

      268: People Matter More Than Power, Featuring Rod Branch
      Feb 10 2026
      In this episode of The Way of the Wolf, Sean Barnes sits down with Rod Branch for a powerful conversation on what real leadership actually requires, caring, vulnerability, trust, and relationships. Rod shares the story behind his upcoming book (built from 52 life lessons and four core themes), how writing vulnerably on LinkedIn opened the door to deeper impact, and why today’s leaders can’t hide behind titles, polish, or “corporate distance” if they want people to follow them. Together, they unpack why psychological safety starts long before any initiative or culture statement, how “reasonable risk” changes the way HR and leaders serve the business, and why the strongest leaders are the ones willing to show up human first. Podcast Show Notes – Episode xxx | 00.00.2025 Episode Title: People Matter More Than Power, Featuring Rod Branch Key Moments 00:00 – Sean opens with a defining leadership line: presence over position. 01:25 – Rod explains what sparked the book: vulnerability, LinkedIn stories, and demand for more. 03:27 – Why vulnerability is becoming more accepted—and why leaders must model it first. 05:02 – Sean shares a moment where a leader’s vulnerability reshaped trust in a room instantly. 08:02 – Rod reframes imposter syndrome: if you don’t feel it, you’re not stretching enough. 10:10 – Sean reflects on taking jobs before he felt ready—and learning on the fly. 14:25 – Rod breaks down his leadership model and the “mosaic” of connected principles. 16:32 – Sean shares a keynote story and what happens when you get real in public. 19:03 – What vulnerability actually looks like day-to-day (hint: it’s not just trauma stories). 30:03 – Sean explains why HR should be a strategic advisor, not “the HR police.” 31:52 – Rod introduces “reasonable risk” and why zero-risk decisions don’t exist anymore. 36:03 – Sean unpacks why asking great questions is a career superpower. 43:20 – Rod shares the “penalty flag” story: how to coach behavior without losing the room. 49:27 – Rod’s Friday story: leadership is not making people perform for your title. 52:49 – Rod shares his book launch date: April 4, 2026 (his 68th birthday). 53:27 – The core lesson Rod would write on a matchbook: Caring. Key Takeaways Psychological safety starts with caring, then trust, respect, empathy, and vulnerability follow. If leaders skip the “human” foundation, culture work turns into theater. Vulnerability isn’t oversharing, its humility, great questions, and honoring people in the room. The strongest leaders create space for truth, not performance. Leaders earn influence through relationships, not hierarchy. People don’t follow titles; they follow leaders who are worth knowing. Guest: Rod Branch, CHRO LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/rodbranch-hr Host: Sean Barnes Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com https://www.seanbarnes.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/ The Wolf Leadership Series: https://wolfexecutives.com/wolf-leadership-series/ YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com Twitter: https://x.com/seanbarnes https://x.com/wolfexecutives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15
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      58 min
    • 267: Why Blindly Sending Your Resume Doesn’t Work

      267: Why Blindly Sending Your Resume Doesn’t Work
      Feb 3 2026

      Thirteen years ago, Sean Barnes sent a job application email that was… one sentence long. No follow-up. No context. No response.

      In this episode, Sean uses that moment as a launching point to unpack what really works in today’s job market, especially at the senior and executive level. With trust at an all-time low and AI optimizing both resumes and applicant tracking systems, standing out now requires more than a polished résumé.

      This conversation breaks down why relationships, trust, and intentional networking matter more than ever, and how to use LinkedIn and in-person connections the right way.

      Podcast Show Notes – Episode 267 | 02.03.2025

      Episode Title: Why Blindly Sending Your Resume Doesn’t Work

      Key Moments

      00:00 – 00:36 – Sean reflects on his current work with executives and stumbles across a job application he sent 13 years ago

      00:36 – 01:35 – Reading the original one-line email, and the frustration that followed

      01:35 – 02:00 – Why “here’s my resume, I’m a perfect fit” no longer works

      02:00 – 02:33 – How AI has changed resumes, applicant tracking systems, and trust in the hiring process

      02:33 – 02:56 – Using LinkedIn to build relationships instead of asking for favors

      02:57 – 03:25 – How real conversations lower walls and open doors

      03:25 – 03:58 – Why networking events matter, even if you hate “peopling”

      03:58 – 04:22 – There is no silver bullet, only consistent, intentional effort

      04:22 – 04:52 – What executive recruiting firms actually rely on to find candidates

      04:52 – 05:27 – The hard truth about blind resume submissions

      Key Takeaways

      1. Trust is the real currency in today’s job market

      With AI everywhere, credibility doesn’t come from keywords, it comes from relationships.

      1. Networking isn’t asking for a job

      The goal is connection first. Opportunities follow trust, not desperation.

      1. Executive roles are filled through people, not portals

      Referrals and networks matter far more than blind applications, especially at senior levels.

      Host: Sean Barnes

      Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com

      https://www.seanbarnes.com

      LinkedIn:

      https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/

      https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives

      https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/

      LinkedIn Newsletter:

      https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/

      The Wolf Leadership Series: https://wolfexecutives.com/wolf-leadership-series/

      YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com

      Twitter: https://x.com/seanbarnes

      https://x.com/wolfexecutives

      Instagram:

      https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes

      https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives

      https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf

      TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes

      Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com

      Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C

      Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15
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      5 min
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