Nick and Zach kick off their podcast series with the wild and wonderful origin story of CultureCon®️: from blizzard-filled roundtables and zero event planning experience, to surprise Vegas marquees and full-on imposter syndrome.

Along the way, they share the heart behind why CultureCon exists: to make work suck less and to build authentic connections that go far beyond job titles. You'll laugh, you'll learn, and you'll get a sneak peek at the incredible stories and topics coming your way. Think AI, DEI, and social entrepreneurship.

This is the start of something big, and a whole lot of fun.

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• CultureCon®️ began with roundtable discussions focused on real workplace challenges.
• Intimate, cross-industry connections fueled the event's success.
• Culture isn't just HR's job. It's everyone's.
• The podcast extends CultureCon®️'s mission year-round.
• Upcoming topics include AI, DEI, employer brand, and social impact.

What if your next "perfect" hire is just a well-programmed bot? AI fraud is here, and it's quietly hijacking your hiring pipeline. 🤖

Gerald Gordon sits down with Steve Browne, Chief People Officer at LaRosa's Inc., to tackle a hiring crisis no one's prepared for: AI-generated candidates and digital twins fooling their way into your organization. From ghost applicants to automated resume farms, Gerald and Steve dig into how HR and TA leaders can fight back, with human connection at the core.

You'll hear why Steve believes traditional interviews are broken, how LaRosa's built a culture that retains top talent for decades, and why asking better questions, not checking more boxes, is the future of hiring.

If you're hiring, leading, or just tired of robotic recruitment, this one's for you.

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• AI fraud is reshaping talent acquisition urgency and strategy.
• Authentic conversations outperform traditional, scripted interviews.
• Nuance matters because machines miss human complexity.
• Culture fit starts with how you interview.
• Human-centered vetting strengthens retention and trust.

What if the biggest workplace challenge isn't strategy, skills, or systems, but simply understanding each other? 👀

Amy sits down with Lindsay Boccardo, speaker, coach, and generational expert who makes the complex topic of age gaps feel surprisingly fun. Together they explore why we label each other, how parenting trends shape the leaders we become, and why "kids these days…" has been said for centuries.

Lindsay challenges us to swap judgment for curiosity, reminding us that progress doesn't come from repeating past struggles, but from breaking cycles and building bridges.

Whether you're a leader trying to connect with Gen Z, a millennial caught between two worlds, or a boomer navigating change, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about generations… and about yourself. 💡

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• Key Takeaways:
• Generational labels are broad strokes, not personal definitions.
• Biases like "kids don't want to work" repeat across history.
• Parenting trends shape workplace expectations.
• Progress means breaking cycles of trauma, not repeating them.
• Curiosity bridges gaps better than judgment.