The Human Advantage Podcast

A conversation with Laura Anthony on neuroinclusion, disability law, communication, and why great minds don't think alike — exploring how leaders can create stronger teams by making space for different brains, different perspectives, and more human ways of working. Episode Date: May 26th Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) _____________...

A conversation with Laura Anthony on neuroinclusion, disability law, communication, and why great minds don't think alike — exploring how leaders can create stronger teams by making space for different brains, different perspectives, and more human ways of working. Episode Date: May 26th Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Laur...

A conversation with Norris Frederick on the transition from professional athlete to entrepreneur, finding identity beyond performance, and using discipline, storytelling, and lived experience to build a life that feels aligned. Episode Date: May 19th Host: Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Norris Fre...

A conversation with Conway Brew on late autism diagnosis, masking, psychological safety, and why neuroinclusion does not have to be overcomplicated — it starts with better language, stronger leadership, and creating space for people to show up as they are. Episode Date: May 13th Host: Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech) Summary: Conway Brew is a healthcare...

A conversation with Bob Newman on dyslexia, ADHD, accessibility, and why building opportunity that actually works means moving beyond labels, honoring different ways of thinking, and creating environments where people can truly succeed. Episode Date: May 11th Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Bob Newman got a theater degree b...

A conversation with Tim Harvey on why procurement is really about people, collaboration, and trust — and how bringing different voices, stronger communication, and a more human approach can change the way businesses make decisions. Episode Date: May 11th Host: Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech) Summary: Tim Harvey stumbled into procurement the same way mos...

A conversation with Mark Stowitts on decision intelligence, systems thinking, and how neurodiversity shapes better problem-solving, stronger teams, and more resilient organizations. Episode Date: April 14th Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Mark Stowitts spent 80% of his life before age 12 homeless, raised by a self-proclaime...

A conversation with Chris Riley on building better developer experiences, navigating tech as a neurodivergent professional, and why creating space for different ways of thinking unlocks stronger teams and better software. Episode Date: April 3rd Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Chris Riley has spent nearly two decades in dev...

A conversation with Karlton Butts on leadership as a rhythm, aligning people and performance, and why understanding how individuals think and collaborate is the key to building high-performing, resilient teams. Episode Date: April 2nd Host: Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech) Summary: Karlton Butts spent his early life chasing music — choir, guitar, bands,...

A conversation with Brandon Oliver on leading with empathy in tech, embracing neurodiversity beyond labels, and how different ways of thinking can unlock stronger teams, better systems, and more human workplaces. Episode Date: March 27th Host: Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech) Summary: Brandon Oliver is a tech leader, ERG leader, and dad of three who was...

A conversation with Jason Miller on the future of recruiting at the intersection of AI and humanity — and how the real opportunity isn't replacing people, but amplifying how they think, create, and connect. Episode Date: March 16th Host: Tia Kleckner (CEO at LinkTech), Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Jason Miller started out want...

Description: A conversation with Erica Woods on what it really means to build human-centered workplaces — moving beyond systems and into empathy, lived experience, and how people actually show up at work. Episode Date: March 9th Host: Adam Kleckner, Devon Walker, Tia Kleckner Summary: Erica Woods has spent 25 years in HR refusing to do it the way everyone else does. She makes the case that diversi...

Description: A conversation with Eric Osterhout on the evolving world of contingent workforce strategy — where systems, speed, and structure intersect with real human impact, and why getting it right matters more than ever. Episode Date: March 6th Host: Adam Kleckner, Devon Walker, Tia Kleckner Summary: Eric Osterhout has spent nearly 20 years inside the systems that control how companies hire. He...

Description: A conversation with Jeff Ross on finding your voice, owning your story, and leading with purpose — from bull riding to hero maker, Jeff's 17-year journey is proof that your biggest struggles become your greatest strengths. Episode Date: TBC Host: Adam Kleckner, Devon Walker, Tia Kleckner Summary: Jeff Ross went from dropping out of school at Year 9 and surviving a career-ending horse...

Most companies say they value diversity. Most systems tell a different story. In this introductory episode, hosts Adam Kleckner, Tia Kleckner, and Devon Walker sit down to explain why they built The Human Advantage Podcast — and why these conversations are long overdue. Adam (CEO of LinkTech), Tia (a Black woman who grew up as one of the only people of colour in rural Montana), and Devon (a recrui...