In addition to all of the free-flowing knowledge, there were also plenty of poker chips and trash talking going on late (and very late) into the evening. The poker tournament raised $1,880.00 for the Positive Outlook Foundation –congratulations to the winner, Mr. Jeremy Langhans. For the record, I do not know how to play Poker, but was amazed at my [...]

The kudos keep coming in from the SourceCon event. (Wow!) Here are a few quotes that have been piling up on the SourceCon desk. Congrats Leslie! -Jim “Hi Leslie, you have probably been bombarded with thank-you’s for such a fabulous event, but one more shouldn’t hurt. I had such a good time and I am grateful that you made this [...]

You know, it has occurred to me that it may be better served to simply add the videos in one big movie file instead of one-by-one. So, here is a collection of videos from the Registration Day of SourceCon2007. LOTS more later… Enjoy! Registration Day at SourceCon from Jim Stroud on Vimeo. Why wait? Subscribe to JimStroud.com . Related PostsSOURCECON [...]

It may sound kind of cliche, but there were really good people at SourceCon hanging out. I mean, it was like one big love-in, especially during the cocktail reception after registration. Come to think of it, the cocktails may have played an integral part. (Wink) Untitled from Jim Stroud on Vimeo. Why wait? Subscribe to JimStroud.com . Related PostsVIDEO – [...]

I met Russ Moon a long time ago, so it was good to hang out with him again. (He is quite the character) I think one of his favorite phrases is “Bring it!” as he was quite the debater during the Q and A sessions. To me, he was saying what many of the people in the room were thinking. [...]

During the SourceCon event, Shally explains a rather unorthodox way of growing a Sourcing department – conception. See for yourself! A Special SourceCon moment from Jim Stroud on Vimeo. Why wait? Subscribe to JimStroud.com . Related PostsHey! SourceCon hacked my websiteVIDEO – SourceCon 2008 – Random MomentsFREE: ZoomInfo Recruiting Webinar SeriesAnd now, something you already know.I heard a rumor SourceCon [...]

SourceCon is over and the smoke is clearing. “Wow” is all I can say for now. (Very sleepy) Check back next week for photos, videos, comments and more. If you are not already a subscriber, subscribe now to receive this blog in your email so you won’t miss out. SOURCECON!!! Whooo-hooo!!!! Now, I sleep. -Jim Related PostsThe Week In Recruiting [...]

If you were there, then you know what I mean. (Smile) If not, oh well… All next week, expect LOTS of video and photos from the premiere conference on Sourcing and Talent Acquisition – anywhere! SourceCon baby!! Whoo-hoooo!!! -Jim Related PostsSourceCon 2007 Congratulates Mr. Michael Notaro as the Winner of its first of three Sourcing ChallengesThumbs Up on Broadlook DiverKrispy [...]

When I read this, I could not help but think that this presented some really good strategies on how to get your boss to send you to SourceCon2007. (Smile) Will I see you there? -Snip-snip- Industry conferences are fun. Ok fine, they are a flippin blast man! They are the highlight of many peoples entire year. You go and meet [...]

Kudos to you Suzy! I respect your skills. Check out these details from her blog. -Snip-snip- So I was excited about SourceCon challenge #2, as it appears I was a close runner-up to Mike Notaro who won Challenge #1 and I was determined to find the answer to the second challenge. 9 AM PST Monday, July 16th, I was awaiting [...]