When was the last time you truly unplugged? For me, it’s been since 2008, and that changes this month.

In this episode, I am sharing why I am taking a full month off, including her first two-week break in over a decade, and what it means for leadership.Here's the truth, if the person at the top never unplugs, the whole team learns that rest is weakness.

In this episode:

• Why modeling balance matters
• How time away strengthens leadership.
• Why healthy cultures are built on actions, not slogans.

Take this as your own nudge: breaks aren’t just allowed—they’re smart leadership.

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

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Most people groan when another meeting lands on their calendar, and honestly, for good reason. Too many meetings waste time, drain energy, and leave everyone wondering, what just happened? But here’s the truth: meetings can be one of the strongest signals of leadership strength—when they’re done right.

In this episode, Kim Frost breaks down how effective leaders transform meetings from time-wasters into powerful tools for clarity, alignment, and action. She shares the pitfalls that make meetings unbearable (no agenda, no outcomes, lateness, endless talking) and the simple shifts that turn them into high-impact moments where people leave energized and informed.

You’ll learn:

• Why meetings are a litmus test for leadership credibility
• The biggest mistakes leaders make (and how to avoid them)
• Simple time rules to instantly make meetings more productive
• How to create clear agendas, encourage the right voices, and assign next steps
• Why respect for time equals trust and stronger culture

If 71% of meetings are unproductive, imagine the competitive advantage if yours are the exception. Meetings don’t have to suck—when you lead them well, they become one of your most powerful leadership tools.

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

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Are you leading communication, or letting it lead you?

In this episode we are diving into one of the most overlooked leadership skills: communication protocols. With endless channels- email, text, Teams, Slack, DMs, WhatsApp, and more - it’s easy for leaders and teams to slip into chaos instead of clarity.

I share real stories from my own career and from clients who’ve struggled with notification overload, unclear expectations, and constant interruptions. I also breaks down how setting clear rules for communication can improve productivity, reduce stress, and protect your team from burnout.

You’ll learn:

• Why technology has made us worse communicators (and what to do about it)
• The simple framework leaders can use to set communication norms
• Real-world examples of quiet time, weekend email bans, and tool-specific rules
• How communication priorities should align with leadership priorities—not just individual preferences

The takeaway? Effective communication isn’t about adding more tools. It’s about more discipline. Leaders set the tone, and when you establish clear protocols, you create focus, protect priorities, and build a healthier culture.

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

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Hiring doesn’t end when the offer letter is signed, it begins with onboarding. In this episode of Hire Power, we break down why onboarding is not a “nice to have” but the launchpad for every new hire’s success.

I share a story from my time in global consulting, where one small change in onboarding practices dropped turnover from double digits to single digits. And joining me is Laura Poepping of Plum Coaching and HR Consulting, who brings her expertise and practical best practices for building an onboarding experience that truly works.

In this episode:

• Why onboarding is just as critical as recruiting in the hiring process
• The hidden costs of weak or rushed onboarding (and how to avoid them)
• Simple steps every leader can take to make new hires feel valued from day one
• The ROI of investing in a structured, personalized onboarding process
• How leaders—not just HR—set the tone for culture and retention

Whether you’re running a small business or leading a large team, this episode will change the way you think about onboarding—and show you how to turn it into a powerful tool for engagement, performance, and retention.

Connect with Laura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorapoepping/

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

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One of the biggest myths I hear from small business owners is: “We’re too small to attract top talent.” The truth? You’re never too small for a great hire... in fact, it matters even more at your stage of growth.

In this episode of Hire Power, I’m breaking down why small companies actually have an edge when it comes to leadership hires—and why waiting until you’re “big enough” could cost you everything.

In this episode:

• Why flexibility, visibility, and direct impact make small businesses attractive to top leaders
• The hidden risks of believing large corporations offer more security
• The true cost of a bad hire (up to 2.5x salary for leadership roles!)
• How one great leader can transform a small company with growth, culture, and engagement
• Why investing in the right recruiting partner isn’t an expense—it’s an ROI multiplier

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

Is chasing the biggest paycheck really the best career move? In this episode of Hire Power, we’re diving into one of the biggest traps professionals fall into: focusing on compensation before culture.

From toxic leaders to unrealistic job expectations, money can’t fix a poor environment, and the data proves it. In fact, employees are 10x more likely to quit over culture than pay. So why do so many smart professionals still fall for the lure of the “golden handcuffs”?

In this episode:

• Why culture, growth, and challenge matter more than compensation for long-term success
• How overpaying employers use “golden handcuffs” to keep you stuck—and why it backfires
• The hard truth about how unrealistic salaries can stall your career and close future doors
• What top leaders do differently to prioritize impact and environment over titles and paychecks

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

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In this episode of Hire Power, Kim Frost tackles one of her biggest hiring pet peeves: professionals who judge an opportunity by its title alone.

Drawing from decades of executive search experience, Kim breaks down why titles are often meaningless outside of your current company and how they can vary wildly in scope, responsibility, and impact. She shares a powerful real-life example of a candidate who looked beyond the job title, seized a high-growth opportunity, and retired a multimillionaire.

You’ll learn why focusing on the actual responsibilities, leadership potential, and long-term growth of a role will get you further than chasing a “VP” or “Director” label—and how being open-minded in your career can lead to life-changing opportunities.

In this episode:

• Why titles rarely reflect the true scope or influence of a role
• The career-killing mistake of dismissing an opportunity too soon
• How passive candidates often find the best opportunities
• A real story of one leader who looked past the title and built a legacy
• Why great leaders focus on impact, not labels

If you’ve ever been tempted to pass on a role because it “didn’t sound senior enough,” this episode will change the way you look at career opportunities.

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

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Hiring the right people is only the beginning. The real magic happens when you use behavioral tools to build trust, develop leaders, and create a culture where everyone can thrive. Insights are power, and behavioral tools are a perfect way to find insights!

In this episode of Hire Power, Kim Frost sits down with Rachel, a communications and employee development leader, to explore what it really looks like to implement a behavioral assessment tool across an entire organization, from the executive suite to the production floor.

Rachel shares:

• The hiring pain points that led her team to seek out a better tool
• Why choosing the right assessment takes time, research, and real-world testing
• How her company uses the Culture Index to shape hiring, retention, succession planning, and team development
• The importance of having an internal champion to drive adoption and training
• How behavioral tools can become a common language for collaboration and performance

Whether you’re a CEO, HR leader, or manager looking to strengthen your team, this conversation will challenge you to think beyond the interview and invest in tools that shape your company’s future.

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com