Fostering Leadership and Trust in TA Teams with Mark Smith of Medtronic
Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources · 2024-07-30 · 24 min
Episode notes
On this episode, Ryan Dull is joined by Mark Smith , Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic . They discuss Mark’s journey in talent acquisition, Medtronic's transformation and the importance of growth mindset in leadership. Key Takeaways: (02:12) Mark’s career journey from the UK to leading global talent acquisition at Medtronic. (07:20) Overview of Medtronic’s global operations, with 100,000 employees and 12-15,000 hires annually. (09:42) Medtronic's ongoing transformation focusing on TA technology and employer brand. (11:00) Challenges and opportunities in enhancing Medtronic's employer brand recognition. (15:19) Importance of measuring TA performance through classical metrics and sentiment analysis. (18:24) A vision for future TA leadership at Medtronic, emphasizing a growth mindset and adaptability. (20:53) Advice for TA professionals on empowerment, trust and authenticity in leadership. Resources Mentioned: Mark Smith Medtronic Authentic Leadership by Bill George Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. -Dweck How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh This episode is