Today we are joined by Kelly Laughlin. Kelly is marketing and communications executive, best known for building a few highly successful corporate brands in American healthcare. She has also helped a few well-known executives build and deploy their personal brands. 7 Days ago, Kelly introduced us to Unreasonable Hospitality, a 2022 New York Times Best Seller by Will Guidara. We discuss this awesome book, along with the Tiffany Theory, the value of authenticity, and a few other concepts we can all employ to build our corporate and personal brands.

About Stark Lane: We are best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcare possible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This Podcast not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help elevate your career and fuel your passions in this complex and competitive world. Starklane.com

Today, we discuss 7 steps everyone can take to prepare for a successful career jump. Whether you are pursuing a board position, making a jump to a promotion with your current employer, or changing employment altogether, take these 7 steps to maximize your potential for success. 1. Pursue a Growth Mindset2. Update & Modernize Your Resume3. Fix your Social Media & Online Presence4. Deep Dive into Yourself a. Build Your Person Brand b. Find the Answers to Your Why 5. Talk to People a. Start Prepping Potential References b. Repair Burned Bridges c. Short Circuit the System & Skip the Line 6. Plan Your Work7. Work Your Plan a. Prepare Contingency Plans for Success & Failure About Stark Lane: We are best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcare possible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This YouTube channel not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help you launch and elevate your career in this complex and competitive world. Starklane.com

Thank you to everyone who completed our survey on Generation Z in the Workplace. Today we dive into your results and explore stereotypes and generational weaknesses and opportunities with the helpful commentary of EricQin and Kloey Scott.

Eric Qin is a Senior at the University of Texas and a former Stark Lane intern. He is the founder and leader of a University affiliated pro bono consulting organization in Austin and the creator of Burnup, a digital project management platform utilized by his consulting organization and other businesses to streamline productivity and scale team workflow. Last Summer he interned with PwC’s global strategy consulting arm, Strategy&, and will be joining them full-time upon graduation this Spring. Eric is passionate and excited to launch his professional career and we are excited to see this up and comer’s impact. You can find Eric on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericqinn/

Kloey Scott is entering her Senior year at the University ofTexas. She is an accomplished rock musician, a podcaster, and a two-year employee of a Texas-based organization with which she seeks to build a long-term career. HEB is a $50B, privately-held grocery industry organization with 455+ store locations and Central Texas roots going back to 1905. They are ranked #1 on Forbes list of Best Brands for Social Impact in 2026, #40 on Forbes’ best Large Employers List, and #5 on Forbes’ America’s Top Private Companies. You can find Kloey on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kloeyscott/

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About Stark Lane: Our firm is best known for providing organizations with the leaders who make quality healthcarepossible. For more than two decades, I have spent my days searching for impactful leaders and those on a mission to make significant positive change for humanity. This podcast not only brings these extraordinary people to you, uncovering the secrets to their success in business and life, but we also provide tools, support, and ideas to help you launch and elevate your career in this complex and competitive world.

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