145: Leadership and Talent Development w/Sean Barnes

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 145 | 10.10.2023 Episode Title: Leadership and Talent Development w/Sean Barnes Episode summary introduction: In this episode, Sean Barnes and JD Miller discuss the importance of listening, evolving IT talent acquisition, managing time, and continuous education in leadership. They explore workplace diversity and inclusion, strategies for avoiding executive burnout, and adapting to remote work. They also delve into cybersecurity, balancing hybrid work models, and the role of leadership in talent development.   Key Moments 00:00 - Introduction and importance of listening and acting 01:09 - Evolution of IT talent acquisition and building teams 03:35 - Time management and continuous education in leadership 06:16 - Diversity, inclusion, and dealing with turnover in the workplace 10:46 - Avoiding executive burnout and employer branding strategies 15:05 - Adapting to remote work and the impact on talent acquisition 17:44 - Balancing a hybrid work model and future IT skill requirements 21:30 - Cybersecurity and user education 22:40 - Retaining talent and the role of leadership in talent development 25:02 - Final thoughts on acquiring and retaining top talent   Host: Sean Barnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes Email: [email protected] Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15