Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we welcome Jeff Korzenik. Jeff is the Chief Economist for Fifth Third Bank and a leading voice on one of the most overlooked issues in our economy.His focus is on helping bring people with criminalrecords back into the workforce.In his book, Untapped Talent, Jeff makes a compelling case for why second-chance hiring isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s one of the smartest business strategies leaders can embrace.Join us as Jeff shares the data, stories, and practical steps that can help leaders better understand the economy and tap into this hidden talent pool while transforming both lives and organizations.
Timestamps:
00:00 Jeff Korzenik's Intro
00:43 Welcome Jeff Korzenik
00:55 "Second Chance Hiring" Background
03:56 The Risks Of Second Chance Hiring
05:35 Stepping Into The Second Chance Hiring World
07:29 Resistance To Second Chance Hiring
08:49 Business Case For Second Chance Hiring
10:18 Effects On The Macro Economy
11:43 Servant Leadership Perspective On Wall Street
14:31 Can This Work In My Industry?
16:42 Finding Employers That Give A Second Chance
17:14 Helping People Not To Re-Offend
19:29 Countering Prisons As A Place Of Hopelessness
21:31 Encouraging People To Get Involved
22:59 Defy Ventures And Other Nonprofits
23:44 Common Questions About The Economy
26:12 Economic Trends For The Public To Study
27:30 Are You Hopeful?
29:54 Market Moving On Emotions
31:35 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions
36:33 Three Rules For Young Professionals
36:49 Why A Servant Leadership Podcast Is Important
37:15 Closing
Jeff Korzenik Information:Defy Ventures - https://defyventures.org/our-story-main/our-story
Second Chance Business Coalition - https://secondchancebusinesscoalition.org/
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