Hire Power with Kim Frost

In this episode of Hire Power, Kim Frost tackles one of her biggest hiring pet peeves: professionals who judge an opportunity by its title alone. Drawing from decades of executive search experience, Kim breaks down why titles are often meaningless outside of your current company and how they can vary wildly in scope, responsibility, and impact. She shares a powerful real-life example of a candidat...

Hiring the right people is only the beginning. The real magic happens when you use behavioral tools to build trust, develop leaders, and create a culture where everyone can thrive. Insights are power, and behavioral tools are a perfect way to find insights! In this episode of Hire Power, Kim Frost sits down with Rachel, a communications and employee development leader, to explore what it really lo...

What does your candidate experience really say about your company culture? Kim Frost dives deep into a topic that’s often treated as an afterthought: the interview process. Spoiler alert, it’s not just a way to vet candidates; it’s your first leadership moment. Kim shares real-world stories and practical tips on how small gestures can leave a lasting impression, how Gen Z candidates are reading be...

Giving feedback is one thing, but receiving it? That’s where real leadership starts. In this episode Kim Frost explores what it means to truly lead with humility and intention. Following last week’s conversation with her client, Robert, on giving tough feedback, Kim flips the script and shares why receiving honest feedback is one of the most important (and overlooked) skills a leader can build. If...

What happens when no one on your team is willing to give tough feedback—except you? In this episode of Hire Power, host Kim Frost dives into leadership styles that emerge during uncomfortable conversations. Through a powerful real-life story from her client Robert, Kim explores what it truly means to lead with courage, clarity, and respect. You'll learn: The 3 leadership styles when it comes to fe...

Still hiring based on resumes and gut instinct? You’re missing a huge opportunity. In this episode, Kim Frost shares how modern assessment tools help companies make smarter hires, reduce turnover, and build teams that thrive. From improving communication to onboarding and retention, these tools are becoming essential—not just for execs, but across entire organizations. You’ll learn: Why top compan...

Let’s get real—giving feedback is hard. But avoiding it? That’s not leadership. In this episode, Kim Frost shares why feedback—clear, direct, and honest—is one of the most underrated skills in leadership today. Whether you’re managing seasoned professionals or new Gen Z hires, knowing how to deliver constructive feedback is what separates supportive leaders from avoidant ones. Kim breaks down why...

Let’s call it out: ego kills great hires—quietly, subtly, and often without leaders even realizing it. In this episode, Kim Frost pulls back the curtain on how ego shows up in the hiring process, from irrelevant “gotcha” interview questions to dismissing high-potential candidates just because they didn’t flatter you. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll know the right candidate when I see them,”—this one...

Let’s get real—if an employee brings you another offer just to ask for more money, it’s probably already too late. In this episode,I’m breaking down the hard truths about counteroffers, why they almost never work long-term, and what they really reveal about communication, leadership, and team trust. I've seen candidates accept counters and still leave within six months. I’ve seen dream job opportu...

Let’s get honest—if your recruiter isn’t doing the first interview, they’re not recruiting. They’re just forwarding paper. In this episode I’m breaking down exactly what you should expect from a great recruiter—whether they’re internal or third-party—and what it looks like when they’re just pushing resumes instead of driving results. From end-to-end ownership to building trust with candidates, thi...

AI is everywhere—and yes, it’s changing how we hire. But are we moving too fast? In this episode, I’m digging into the real-world pros and cons of AI in recruiting—from the tools that help you hire smarter to the ones that could quietly damage your brand. At a recent family gathering, AI came up, and what struck me most was the frustration, especially from the candidate and customer side. That mat...

Hiring isn’t just about resumes and job descriptions—it’s about leadership. And sometimes, leadership means hearing the hard stuff. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real, often uncomfortable truths about the hiring process that most leaders avoid—but absolutely need to hear. From interview feedback to team alignment, lowball offers to bad interviewers—this episode is your full reality check....

When I tell people I run a retained search firm, I usually get the same confused look—like I just said I build time machines. Even my mom doesn’t totally get it (love you, Mom). So in this episode of Hire Power, I’m breaking down the truth about retained search vs. contingency recruiting—what they are, how they’re different, what they cost, and why the one you choose really matters if you're s...

Right now, it’s an employer-driven market—and for hiring leaders, that might feel like a win. Candidates are more responsive, more flexible, and more willing to compromise. But here's the truth: this moment won’t last. In this episode I’m delivering a reality check for leaders getting a little too comfortable with the current hiring landscape. The way you treat candidates today will define you...

Hiring used to be intentional. Now? It’s a mess. In this episode of Hire Power, I’m breaking down how recruiting has changed over the last 30 years—from cold calls and fax machines to one-click applications and AI overload. If you're still hiring like it's 1999, you’re already behind. I’m taking you decade by decade through what’s shifted, what’s been lost, and what today’s hiring leaders...

You don’t need more resumes—you need better leaders. Welcome to Hire Power, the podcast that tells the truth about hiring, even when it’s hard to hear. I’m Kim Frost, founder of Frost Connections, and after 20+ years in recruiting—from high-pressure agency days to building executive teams in-house—I’ve seen it all. This show is for founders, CEOs, VPs, and HR leaders who are done settling and read...