Chris sits down with staffing industry executive, CEO, board member, and author Chris Flakus to discuss leadership, career growth, workplace change, artificial intelligence, staffing, recruiting, lifelong learning, and the inspiration behind his book Stay Relevant: Conquer Workplace Change at Every Phase of Your Career.

Chris shares his fascinating journey from originally pursuing a career in education and counseling to unexpectedly entering the staffing and recruiting industry and eventually helping lead one of the country’s top staffing organizations. The conversation dives deep into career adaptability, maintaining relevance in a rapidly changing workplace, and why curiosity and continuous learning are more important now than ever before.

Throughout the episode, Chris discusses:
 • His path into staffing and recruiting
 • Building a career through hard work and curiosity
 • Why so many professionals become complacent over time
 • The importance of staying coachable and open minded
 • How AI and technology are changing the workplace
 • Why networking and relationships still matter deeply
 • The danger of self limiting beliefs in job searching
 • Why many experienced professionals struggle to stay relevant
 • The importance of lifelong learning and self assessment
 • The inspiration behind his book Stay Relevant

Chris and Chris also explore:
 • The future of recruiting and staffing
 • Why employers care more about solving problems than age
 • How people can position themselves for long term career success
 • Executive coaching and personal development
 • Building confidence through learning and preparation
 • Leadership, mentorship, and helping others grow
 • Why curiosity may be the most important career skill of all

One of the most impactful moments of the conversation comes when Chris explains that people often become “self limiting” by convincing themselves they are too old, too far behind, or incapable of adapting to change. Instead of viewing technology and workplace evolution as threats, he encourages people to approach them with curiosity and intentional growth.

Books discussed during the episode include:
 • Stay Relevant
 • Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
 • Living With a SEAL by Jesse Itzler
 • Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
 • Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss

If you are interested in leadership, recruiting, staffing, career growth, artificial intelligence, networking, workplace development, personal growth, entrepreneurship, or learning how to stay adaptable and valuable in a changing world, this episode is packed with insight and practical advice.

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