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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 51 MIN

EP 194: Leading with Respect and Direct Communication

from The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations · host James Mackey: Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, SaaS, Tech, Startups, growth-stage, RPO, James Mackey, Diversity and Inclusion, HR, Human Resources, business, Retention Strategies, Onboarding Process, Recruitment Metrics, Job Boards, Social Media Re

Ashlye Hernandez, Executive Director of Global Talent Acquisition and Operations at nCino, examines how her path from rural North Carolina to executive leadership shaped a people-first approach grounded in respect, resilience, and direct communication. She reflects on early missteps that strengthened her assertiveness, the feedback systems and personal board of directors that fueled her growth, and why work-life balance is really about intentional trade-offs. The conversation offers a practical lens on leading with clarity, discipline, and long-term impact.Connect with host James Mackey on LinkedIn!  Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Ashlye Hernandez, Executive Director of Global Talent Acquisition and Operations at nCino, examines how her path from rural North Carolina to executive leadership shaped a people-first approach grounded in respect, resilience, and direct communication. She reflects on early missteps that strengthened her assertiveness, the feedback systems and personal board of directors that fueled her growth, and why work-life balance is really about intentional trade-offs. The conversation offers a practic...

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