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 Nov 16, 2023 • [Kyle Samuels](https://www.hirecte.com/insights/author/kyle-samuels)

# Inclusive Collective Podcast: Trends in Executive Search

🎙️✨ This week on [Inclusive Collective](https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusivecollective/), Nadia and Rob are joined by <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAAgtHkBerjQzOUw-BJzqKxuxCCCLR2ci1k>[Kyle Samuels (he/him)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesamuels/), Founder and CEO of executive search firm and DEI advisory firm, [Creative Talent Endeavors](https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-talent-endeavors/), to discuss surprising executive search trends, where companies go wrong in their DEI efforts, and how he is innovating to drive value for clients.

📰 They also discuss a shift in caregiving in the US as men take on more responsibilities for elder care and how a US-China trade war is driving textile manufacturers to Central America.

📚 Later, <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAA9A0WwBY6_o_J4Kft6Yrb3tYDJ-D9ULUtQ>[Nadia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadianazbutt/) shares her disappointment with Scholastic Books and <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAAF_6sBwOLLprBpbBZKf9BTx-kXs2Ngs7w>[Rob](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hadley-utah/) cheers [PBS](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pbs/) investment in stories and creatives in the disability community.

Originally Recorded on 10/31/2023

Click [link](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inclusive-collective/id1614489547?i=1000633204621)<https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecareersalon/episodes/There-You-Have-It-Its-Money-w-Kyle-Samuels-e25fstu> to listen 🎧

 

 

 

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## Kyle Samuels

 Kyle found his passion for improving organizations through talent after early career roles in tech, entertainment, and executive search. After earning his MBA, he joined GE’s legendary rotational HR Leadership Program before moving to Yum! Brands where he held several leadership roles. Kyle has a BA in Political Science from Ohio University and holds an MBA from Purdue University.

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