The Human Advantage Podcast

A conversation with Subana Paramuthevar on rethinking hiring, challenging inherited workplace systems, and designing environments that help people succeed—not just get through the door. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Subana Paramuthevar’s career took her from agency recruiting to global inclusive hiring at Uber and foundin...

A conversation with Jamie Graceffa on why kindness belongs at work, how honest feedback and accountability fit into it, and why being kind doesn’t always look the way we expect. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Jamie Graceffa has spent years working across talent development, organizational change, and employee experience. T...

A conversation with Darren Ford on seeing the person behind the job title, why strong performers don’t automatically make strong managers, and the everyday actions that help people feel genuinely valued. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Darren Ford’s career has taken him from advertising sales to running a school in Bulgaria...

A conversation with Lisa Britto on intentional remote culture, paying for impact rather than location, and why inclusion means seeing the whole person—not just their resume or demographic category. Host: Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech) Summary: Lisa Britto planned to become a nurse until a medical diagnosis changed her path. The desire to help people st...

A conversation with Rashad Rayford on turning information into stories people remember, bringing creativity into corporate spaces, and why authentic human connection matters in an age of AI-generated content. Host: Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech) Summary: Rashad Rayford started by turning conferences into poetry—listening to presentations, breakout sess...

A conversation with Ted Staeb on recruiting beyond keywords, where AI can improve the candidate experience, and why human curiosity and judgment still matter more than a match score. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Ted Staeb loves recruiting because the puzzle never stays solved. The roles change, the people change, and the...

A conversation with Lee Judson on the exhaustion of masking, why vague feedback leaves employees guessing, and how managers can support different ways of thinking without waiting for a diagnosis. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: After decades in healthcare leadership, Lee Judson realized the most rewarding part of her work w...

A conversation with Ben Cohen on turning diverse career experiences into leadership strengths, making technical ideas meaningful through storytelling, and giving global teams the clarity and freedom to do their best work. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Ben Cohen sees a career as a tool belt- each experience adds something...

A conversation with James Seechurn on the limits of incentives, the hidden cost of workplace policies, and why trust and autonomy - not another layer of control - may be what employees need. Host: Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech) Summary: James Seechurn spent nearly 20 years designing compensation plans, career ladders, and performance systems before que...

A conversation with Jennifer Paxton on what founders get wrong as companies grow, why great individual contributors need support to become managers, and how high performance starts with clarity - not control. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Jennifer Paxton is SVP of People and Talent at Roofr, and she sees people leadership...

A conversation with Megan Lentz on unconventional career paths, partnerships rooted in empathy, and why curiosity and real-world experience can tell you more about someone than a resume. Host: Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech) Summary: Megan Lentz didn’t follow a straight line into startups. Her path took her through photography, real estate, sales, and c...

A conversation with Sharon Pollard on the emotions behind AI adoption, the changing role of HR, and why successful workplace transformation depends on psychological safety, experimentation, and human judgment. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Sharon Pollard originally planned to become a psychotherapist. A series of corporat...

A conversation with Vimal Bisundial on creativity, ego, and the patience required to improve—exploring how lessons from martial arts translate into better coaching, stronger teams, and more thoughtful leadership. Host: Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech) Summary:  Vimal Bisundial’s career spans animation, storytelling, and product design...

A conversation with Mary Hudson on relationships in recruiting, the limits of AI screening, and how empathy, thoughtful interviews, and the right environment help overlooked talent succeed. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech) Summary: Mary Hudson wanted to become a buyer at Bloomingdale’s. A friend’s introduction to recruiting changed her path. Nearly...

A conversation with Dr. Calvin McDowall on recognizing overlooked talent, earning trust, and developing people who can lead confidently long after you leave the room. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech) Summary: Dr. Calvin McDowall’s first leadership lessons came from his grandfather in St. Vincent and the Grenadines—learning to care for a household a...

A conversation with Brittany King on responsible AI, allyship, and the leadership decisions that shape trust—exploring the human cost of automation and the courage to slow down before moving forward. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech) Summary: Brittany King is an AI and future of work strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Amplify Allyship. With...

A conversation with Doug Douglas on surviving cancer, rethinking ambition, and restoring the human side of recruiting—from challenging activity metrics to knowing where AI should stop and human judgment should begin. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Doug Douglas left a graphic design business for recruiting after a chance en...

A conversation with Jolene Skinner on how culture is revealed through everyday decisions, reinforced through leadership and recognition, and reshaped by the human capabilities becoming more valuable in the age of AI. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech) Summary:  Jolene Skinner is an HR executive and organizational psychologist with more than 25 y...

A conversation with Charles Rattray on understanding what motivates people, designing systems that help teams succeed, and using AI to strengthen-not replace-human judgment. Summary:  Charles Rattray approaches leadership through a simple but often overlooked idea: most people want to do good work, but the environment around them determines whether they can. Using teams as tribes and the work...

A conversation with Brian Clark on leading through technological change, building trust across global teams, and why human connection remains the foundation of strong workplace culture. Host: Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech) Summary:  Brian Clark began his career as a teacher and basketball coach. Today, after more than two decades in workforce solu...

A conversation with Michael Haynes on the GRC talent shortage, neuroinclusive hiring, and why AI adoption succeeds only when technology and workforce strategy move together. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary:  Michael Haynes is a workforce strategist, digital transformation leader, neurodiversity champion, and founder of...

A conversation with Dr. Tiffany Jameson on neuroinclusion and why better leadership begins when managers pause, listen, and see the whole person beyond a label. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Dr. Tiffany Jameson is an organizational psychologist, neurodiversity specialist, researcher, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and foun...

A conversation with Roman Kruglov on cybersecurity, purposeful AI adoption, and how jiu-jitsu teaches leaders to stay calm, adapt, and build trust under pressure. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Roman Kruglov is a cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity leader with 30 years of experience spanning help desk, enterprise arch...

Description: A conversation with Paul Carroll on raising an autistic son, navigating diagnosis, and why fathers need vulnerability, connection, and community more than a playbook. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech) Summary: Paul Carroll is a talent and leadership development executive, father, and founder of Autism Dadvocate. His son Vaughn's autism...

Description: A conversation with Nick Davis on organizational culture, systemic friction, and why inclusion only works when it is built into how leaders make decisions, develop people, and design work. Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech) Summary: Nick Davis is an organizational development leader, culture strategist, and founder of Davis Organizationa...