Gene McCarthy, Founder and CEO of Top League Advisory
How I Hire
<p>Highlights from our conversation include:</p>
<ul>
<li>How Nike’s EKIN program fed the brand’s leadership talent (5:35)</li>
<li>How leading footwear brands approach hiring (7:18)</li>
<li>The key difference between a company and a brand (10:15)</li>
<li>The two questions Gene asks to understand team capabilities (11:52)</li>
<li>How one hire can stimulate an entire organization (12:51)</li>
<li>Why Gene looked outside of the industry for talent (14:58)</li>
<li>What he looks for in leaders (16:30)</li>
<li>Why he brought together unconventional teams (17:33)</li>
<li>The common mistake hiring managers make (19:12)</li>
<li>His approach to interviews (20:55)</li>
<li>Advice for people who want to get a job in the athletic industry (22:41)</li>
</ul>
<p>Gene’s new podcast, <i>Chasing 4</i>, will debut on the <a href="https://sportlifestylenetwork.com/network-guests/gene-mccarthy/" rel="nofollow">Sport Lifestyle Network</a>.</p>
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