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Hot Takes Episode 13: What advice would you give to the next generation of leaders?

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In this Hot Takes episode, five staffing leaders share the advice they would give to the next generation of leaders entering the industry. Sagar Pelaprolu, CEO of Sage IT; Manny Vidal, EVP of Strategy & Development at SSi; Betsy Robinson, Founder & CEO of Tier4 Group; Kevin Krumm, COO of Objective Partners; and Quinn Fillmon, CEO of STAND 8, reflect on the importance of curiosity, adaptability, resilience, relationships, and evolving beyond traditional staffing models. Together, they highlight why continuous learning, embracing change, and thinking more broadly about services and solutions are essential for leading successfully in today’s rapidly changing staffing landscape.

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