Honestly, We're Learning

On this episode of Honestly, We’re Learning , hosts Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec kick things off by celebrating a massive milestone—20 years of ClearEdge! They reflect on how the marketing landscape has transformed over two decades, the ongoing battle to prove marketing’s value as a growth driver, and why leaders can never afford to get comfortable. Then, they are joined by Kelly McCreight, CEO...

On this episode of Honestly, We’re Learning , hosts Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec dive into what happens when you step out of your comfort zone—and why sitting in uncomfortable moments is often the catalyst for our biggest growth. They are joined by Lamees Abourahma, CEO of the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA). From her roots as a math student organizing college clubs to leadin...

In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec sit down with Ursula Williams, President of Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), to explore what it means to step into big corporate moments with strategic speed and undeniable authenticity. Ursula shares: How her upbringing by immigrant entrepreneurs gave her the foundation to be bold, Why getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is a prerequisite...

In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec sit down with Jennie Dede, Head of Sales, Search and Staffing, North America at LinkedIn, to explore the intentional career pivots and human-centric leadership lessons that have defined her journey. They discuss the profound professional validation of leading with an impact so meaningful that your former team actively recruits you to be their boss,...

In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec flip the mics on themselves to explore the personal turning points and candid leadership lessons that have defined their partnership and the evolution of ClearEdge. They discuss the necessity of unlearning the rigid divide between personal and professional life to lead with authenticity, the difficult transition from "ruinous empathy" to radical can...

We often put leaders on a pedestal, assuming they arrived at the C-suite with a finished blueprint for every crisis. But behind every successful success story is a leader who is still learning. In this special episode of Honestly, We’re Learning , we’re looking back at a leadership lesson that has come up again and again: trusting yourself and trusting your team enough to delegate and learn from e...

In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec sit down with Leslie Snavely, CEO and President of CHG Healthcare, to explore the unconventional journey from finance and marketing to the corner office. They discuss the "20% rule" for active listening and transparent communication that sustains a values-driven culture at scale, the critical importance of connecting every departmental function back...

In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec speak with Mike Smith, Chief Executive of Randstad Enterprise, to explore three pillars of enabling functions that Randstad Enterprise uses to make sure everyone understands the full picture, the power of leading through vulnerability and still bringing decisiveness and a bias towards action, and how to turn professional setbacks into strategic re-e...

Are you ready to ignite your leadership with authenticity, empathy, and purpose? In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec speak with Erica Keswin, bestselling author and workforce strategist, to dive into how rituals transform workplaces, the power of vulnerability, and the crucial role of human connection, especially now, when technology often feels like it’s pulling us apart. Connect wit...

In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec sit down with Jon Grosso, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing at Adecco US, to explore how leaders with a growth mindset flourish. Jon shares powerful insights on the power of new opportunities, how the competitive spirit drives staffing, and why he believes flat growth is a myth for those who obsess over customer value. Connect wi...

In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec sit down with Ben Eubanks to dive deep into leading with heart, embracing continuous learning, and staying true to who you are — online and off. Ben shares lessons about trusting your team, the importance of kindness, and how our vulnerabilities can be our greatest strengths. Get inspired to lead with passion, authenticity, and a relentless desire t...

In this episode, Leslie Vickrey and Lesly Cardec share how they are kicking off their new year and sit down with Joanie Bily, CEO of Dress for Success, the leading global nonprofit employment resource for unemployed and underemployed women. She shares her journey into nonprofit leadership, the mission of empowering women, and the importance of overcoming self-doubt. Connect with Joanie on LinkedIn...

Honestly, We’re Learning is hosted by Leslie Vickrey (CEO and Founder, ClearEdge) and Lesly Cardec (CMO & SVP of Recruiting, ClearEdge) — yes, same name, different spelling, double the insights. In this podcast, we're skipping the highlight reels and diving into the real stuff: the pivots nobody saw coming, the identity shifts that rattled everything, and the "wait, is this normal??" moments l...