Certified Executive Coach (ICF) | I help women leaders amplify their performance + presence to become Executives | Wife & Mom of 3 | Exec Group Coaching Program launching in Aug 2024 | Book a call today ⬇️

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April Little

Only 2 Black women currently run Fortune 500 companies. 

I felt genuinely excited seeing Latriece Watkins named President and CEO of Sam’s Club because moments like this still feel… rare.

Right now, women lead about 11 percent of Fortune 500 companies, and only 2 of those women are Black.

It means we still have a long way to go. 

I know someone will read this and comment, “The most qualified person gets the job,” but if meritocracy actually worked, the C-suite would be far more diverse than it is today.

Latriece worked her way up inside Walmart over decades, which is the part people should pay close attention to.

We are often told to stay loyal, build credibility, and wait our turn, yet many women of color stall at the director or senior director level.

A few years ago, when Nike appointed a CEO after 32 years inside the company, I remember thinking that same result for women and women of color. 

So when someone does reach the highest seat after building REAL enterprise experience, it feels like a crack in a very rigid ceiling.

Sidebar: This is not about entrepreneurship, so feel free to skip this if corporate leadership is not your lane.

As an executive coach who works with women preparing for VP and C-suite roles, this is sooooo reassuring to see.

Keep climbing 🫡 

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Kevin Grunewald

Recruiting | Sales | Marketing | Engineering | Tech | Career Guide

10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with 3 years of experience in Workday HRIS. 
Strategic thinker and effective communicator with a mix of technical competence and an innate ability to communicate with industry professionals, consistently delivering high-impact results. 

*Accomplishments*
>2021, hired 100 people in Biopharma, Technical Engineering & Tech.
>2022, hired 125 people in Technical Engineering across all sectors of Renewables.
>2023, hired 150 people across the United States in Renewables, Skilled Trades, and Field Operations.
>2024, hired 150 people across the Midwest in Skilled Trades, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain.

Outside of work, I'm passionate about creating impactful, authentic content that connects with real people, whether it's career tips, personal branding insights, or everyday motivation. As a content creator and career strategist, I love partnering with brands that align with my message and audience.

If you’re a brand looking to collaborate on sponsored content, campaigns, or creative partnerships that drive value and visibility, let’s connect. You can reach out to me about potential partnerships or brand deals at kgrunewald22@gmail.com 

Check out the links on my website to learn more!


DISCLAIMER! 
1:1 calls are not to discuss opportunities at my current employer, nor is it a guarantee of employment.

Talent Acquisition Partner II

-Working together with my regional ops managers on projects at our San Jose, Sacramento,
  Arizona & North Hollywood offices for our technical install and service teams.
-Currently working in a multi-functional team across multiple time zones.
-In an unfavorable market, I've been able to hire residential electricians for multiple locations
across the US.
-Working with candidates internally and externally to get referrals.
-Rewriting job descriptions and doing market research with the Sr. leadership team.
-Negotiating compensation on offers to candidates.
-Increased applicant pool by 30% in the last 5 months by sourcing and doing deep dive
Boolean searches, resulting in higher quality hires for our residential Install and service teams.
-Grew a previously stagnant talent pool by 25% in the last 2 months, resulting in a 35%
reduction in time-to-fill for our residential electrician roles.

"Someone viewed your LinkedIn profile."


Yes... it was me. 

Hello!!

Stop doubting yourself. 
It only takes one person to believe in you.

Recruiting | AI | Helping Companies Hire Faster & Smarter | Personal Branding | Brand Partnerships

Read this before you jump into your Friday interviews.


It’s Friday.
Energy is low.

The temptation to “coast” is real.
But here’s the truth.

Some of your biggest career wins happen at the end of the week.

-Interviews get scheduled.
-Final rounds happen.
-Decisions are made. 

If you have interviews today, this is not the time to wing it.

Here’s how to truly finish strong:
-Research the company beyond the homepage
-Don’t just know what they do, understand how they make money, who their customers are, and where they’re heading.

Look at:
-Their products or services
-Recent news, funding, or leadership changes
-Competitors and market position
-Understand the role in context

Ask yourself:
-Why does this role exist right now?
-What problems is this person expected to solve?
-How does this role impact the business?
-Then connect your experience directly to those needs.

Prepare stories, not just answers
Anyone can say they’re a hard worker.

Few can clearly explain:
-A challenge they solved
-The impact they made
-The results they delivered

That’s what interviewers remember.
Show energy, even on a Friday

Hiring managers notice effort. 
They notice curiosity. 
They notice preparation.

And yes, they remember who showed up sharp when everyone else was checked out.

Finish the week strong. 
Not because it’s Friday. 

If you’re interviewing today. I hope you crush your interviews!

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