Talent Wins

with Chris Mursau

The Talent Wins podcast features top CEOs and business leaders as they share their stories of the trials, tribulations, and successes in building great teams.
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Recruiting Top Talent in Small Communities with Lee Prosenjak

November 22, 2023

In this episode of the Talent Wins Podcast, Chris Mursau welcomes Lee Prosenjak to discuss recruiting top talent in small communities. Lee discusses sourcing talent as the largest employer in a small community, talent acquisition processes, and strategies for building a solid team.

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Integrate Solid Hiring Practices To Acquire Top-Tier Talent with Zach Wilcox

November 16, 2023

In this episode of the Talent Wins podcast, Chris Mursau welcomes Zach Wilcox, Founder and CEO of Fide Freight, for an informational conversation about hiring and interviewing processes. Zach discusses Fide Freight, how to amass new customers, leveraging core values to attract job candidates, and hiring strategies for acquiring top talent.

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Topgrading: A Proven Method for Hiring High Performers with Scott Clawson

September 6, 2023

In this episode of the Talent Wins podcast, Chris Mursau chats with Scott Clawson, Chairman and CEO of Culligan International, about the significance of acquiring A-players, common hiring mistakes, and why it’s vital for a CEO to have a partnership with the CHRO.

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Maximizing Results Using Lee Benson’s MIND Methodology

August 16, 2023

In this episode of the Talent Wins podcast, Chris Mursau sits with Lee Benson, CEO of Execute to Win (ETW), a consulting firm for high-achieving leaders, to discuss how organizations can better run a business using the MIND Methodology. Lee elaborates on the Leadership Audit Checklist, MIND Methodology, and understanding the most important number. 

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Maximizing Merger Integration Success Using Proven Methods of Dr. Price Pritchett

July 12, 2023

In this episode of the Talent Wins podcast, Chris Mursau sits with Dr. Price Pritchett, Founder and CEO of Pritchett, LP, to discuss strategies for a successful merger. Dr. Pritchett explains how premier talent plays an integral role in the success of merger integrations, why CEOs need to be more involved in the recruiting process, and M&A best practices.

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Streamlining the Onboarding Process to Enhance Productivity With Brad Giles

May 10, 2023

In this episode of Talent Wins, Chris Mursau is joined by Brad Giles of Evolution Partners to discuss best practices for hiring and onboarding. He explains onboarding debt, hiring strategies and tools, and the difference between onboarding, orientation, and induction.

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People Are Everything With Scott Scully

April 24, 2023

In this episode of Talent Wins, Chris Mursau chats with Scott Scully, Founder and CEO of Abstrakt Marketing Group, about hiring and retaining a team of A players. Scott digs deep into his MAP meetings, tips for improving culture, and the value of creating opportunities for your people. He also shares advice for growth-minded CEOs who want to scale!

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Revamping Workspaces, Talent Acquisition Processes, and DEI Initiatives With Michael Douglas

March 23, 2023

In this episode of Talent Wins, Chris Mursau is joined by Michael Douglas, Chief People Officer at Curative, to talk about revamping work environments and talent acquisition processes. Michael discusses the shifting landscape of the talent pool, tips to attract and retain A players, and how to strengthen your hiring methods. Tune in!

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Using Topgrading To Scale Your Business With Shamit Khemka

March 10, 2023

In this episode of Talent Wins, Chris Mursau is joined by Shamit Khemka, Founder and CEO of SynapseIndia, to talk about how the Topgrading methodology helped him scale his company. Shamit discusses the benefits of Topgrading, including transparency, clarity, and feedback, how Topgrading has transformed over time, and his advice for building a company of A players.

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Year in Review — Assembling an Incredible Team To Help Your Company Scale with Chris Mursau and Chad Franzen

January 23, 2023

In this episode of Talent Wins, host Chris Mursau is interviewed by Chad Franzen of Rise25 to reflect on the past year and pull out the most interesting podcast stories. Together, they look back on the best practices for interviewing, hiring, setting team goals, and developing strong company culture. Plus, Chris gives us a glimpse of what’s to come in the new year! 

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