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In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast by Medvacon, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent continue their visit with Rhiannon Shadrick to delve deeper into Talent Acquisition. Building on insights from episode six, this discussion explores the critical roles of recruiters and candidates, the importance of an organized hiring process, company branding, and communication. The conversation also emphasizes the necessity of the right tools, such as an ATS and LinkedIn, and delves into current candidate market challenges. Practical advice is shared for both companies and job seekers to enhance the recruitment experience, foster long-term working relationships, and navigate a competitive job market successfully.

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In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast presented by Medvacon, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent are joined by senior recruiting specialist Rhiannon Shadrick to discuss the complexities of talent acquisition in the regulated life sciences industry. The conversation highlights key challenges such as inefficient hiring processes, the importance of first impressions and company branding, and balancing compensation and benefits packages. The trio offers practical advice for companies to enhance their recruitment strategies and maintain a competitive edge. Medvacon also provides details on how their services can assist organizations in various specialized areas.

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In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast, presented by MEDVACON, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent continue their leadership discussion with guest Kristin Aikin Salada. Building on Episode 4, they further examine ways to overcome challenges of leading in regulated environments, the importance of effective delegation, and the benefits of mentorship programs. The conversation delves into the significance of leaders being curious and truly listening, as well as modeling vulnerability and authenticity. Listeners are provided with practical strategies to improve team performance and foster a culture of continuous growth and connection. The episode underscores the value of building resilience through relationships and the impact of leaders engaging with their teams at all levels.

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In this episode of the Quality Grind Podcast presented by Medvacon, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent are joined by leadership expert Kristin Aikin Salada. With over 20 years of experience, Kristin shares key leadership strategies applicable at all organizational levels. The discussion covers the importance of listening, taking initiative, understanding organizational culture, and utilizing personality assessments effectively. They also explore storytelling in leadership, asking questions to empower team members, and ensuring organizational alignment with company goals. Tune in for an in-depth look at how these leadership practices can be applied in regulated environments to enhance overall success.

00:00 Introduction to The Quality Grind Podcast

00:25 Meet Leadership Expert Kristin Aikin Salada

01:21 The Importance of Leadership at All Levels

03:32 Effective Listening and Self-Interruption

05:16 Taking Initiative and Risks in Leadership

08:33 Understanding and Adapting to Organizational Culture

10:44 Using Personality Assessments for Better Leadership

20:14 Engaging with Your Team Creatively

23:51 Communicating Organizational Goals Effectively

27:44 The Power of Storytelling in Leadership

33:30 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

35:03 Outro and Contact Information

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Welcome back to The Quality Grind Podcast, presented by MEDVACON, where hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent dive deeper into optimizing training programs in regulated life science industries. Building on Episode 2's discussion about engagement, today’s episode zooms in on maximizing impact. Joe and Mike share insights on involving leadership, engaging frontline management, and the best strategies for impactful GMP training. They discuss common pitfalls in training programs and offer actionable tips to ensure training remains relevant and engaging. Learn how to create a culture of feedback and recruit passionate trainers who can make a difference. Tune in for practical advice on improving your training outcomes and elevating organizational performance. Subscribe, like, share, and comment to join the conversation. Visit www.medvacon.com or qualitygrind.com for more information.

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Welcome to the second episode of the Quality Grind Podcast presented by Medvacon! Join hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent as they dive into the critical topic of training within the life science industries. In this episode, they discuss the importance of effective training programs, the role of senior leadership and frontline managers as key stakeholders, and strategies for creating engaging and impactful training sessions. Learn practical tips and insights for improving your organization's training practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and enhancing overall compliance and performance. Don't forget to like, share, and comment with your thoughts and experiences!

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In this first episode of 'The Quality Grind Podcast' presented by MEDVACON Life Sciences, hosts Joe Toscano and Mike Kent introduce the podcast and outline its purpose. They discuss MEDVACON's history since 2011 as a quality compliance consulting organization and share their excitement about launching a platform for discussing relevant industry topics. The podcast aims to feature conversations with key industry players and to illuminate their problem-solving strategies, career paths, and personal interests. Going beyond compliance, the Podcast will emphasize the human element, the diversity of approaches to industry challenges, and the importance of community engagement and learning. Listeners are encouraged to contribute feedback and suggestions for episode topics.

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