The Carrot & Stick Podcast #15: From Accidental Recruiter to CEO

Richard Fischer, CEO at Skillsearch

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Forget carefully plotted career plans; sometimes, the best opportunities come when you least expect them. On the latest episode of The Carrot & Stick Podcast, Richard Fischer, CEO of Skillsearch, reveals how he stumbled into the recruitment industry and the lessons he's learned along his climb to the top.

What to Expect

Richard opens up about his journey, from his early days at notable firms like Computer Futures and SThree to striking out on his own as a consultant and eventually taking the helm at Skillsearch. He shares his refreshingly open management philosophy, emphasising the importance of giving people the space to grow (even through mistakes!) and the value of clear metrics.

Beyond the Office

Get a glimpse into what inspires Richard outside of work, from his must-read book "The Luck Factor" to his favorite LinkedIn guru. He also offers invaluable advice for business leaders about the power of finding a supportive peer group.

Listen & Learn

Whether you're a recruitment veteran seeking new insights or just fascinated by unconventional success stories, this episode is packed with inspiration. Tune in to Richard's no-nonsense wisdom and find out why his approach has propelled his journey to the top.

Listen to the full interview with Richard Fischer on The Carrot & Stick Podcast – available wherever you get your podcasts!

 

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I'm Derry, the CEO & co-founder of OneUp Sales (by day) and a professional video games commentator (by night). I have a background in software development, but if the last 7 years have shown me anything, it's that my passion truly lies in creating, building, and growing software companies.
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