Ruthless Prioritization - Jeffrey Schmitz of Zebra Technologies on Balancing Innovation, HR, and Business

from Advancing Talent · host Spencer Stewart

Zebra Technologies' Chief People Officer Jeffrey Schmitz is the latest guest to join the Advancing Talent podcast. Schmitz shares his biggest takeaways after years of working in multiple sectors of the business world. From software engineering to marketing to human resources, the CPO has done a bit of it all. Schmitz expands on the principle of ruthless prioritization, the need to sync HR initiatives with overall business goals, and the power of curiosity to propel careers. His best advice for professionals? Listen to the full episode to find out!

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