Seth Ellison (Nike, Levi’s, Quiksilver) on his Favorite Interview Questions, Cultivating Internal Talent, the Elements of Successful Talent Strategy, and More
How I Hire
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-ellison-96135948/" rel="nofollow">Seth Ellison</a> has led teams at iconic brands like Nike, Levi Strauss & Co., and Quiksilver. Today, he joins Roy to discuss how these roles have shaped his hiring philosophy and what we can learn from the talent strategy of top apparel companies.</p>
<p>Seth has decades of experience in brand building and merchandising, having led and built global teams for legendary brands. Seth’s extensive resume includes the growth of large-scale DTC and wholesale businesses across international markets, industry leading corporate strategy, widely successful C-Suite leadership, extensive team building and brand development, and high level execution across diverse consumer segments. </p>
<p>Highlights from our conversation include:</p>
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<li>Lifelong lessons from Seth’s early days in the surf apparel business (4:15)</li>
<li>How his time at Nike shaped his hiring philosophy (9:05)</li>
<li>Developing internal talent vs. seeking external talent (11:55)</li>
<li>Opportunities and challenges he experienced during Nike’s acquisition of Hurley (15:26)</li>
<li>Seth’s process for making decisions on important hires (18:13)</li>
<li>Seth’s interview strategy and criteria (22:35) </li>
<li>The elements of successful hires vs. hiring mistakes (25:22)</li>
<li>Advice for young and emerging leaders (27:31)</li>
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