Four years in, I've made a decision that changes the shape of this newsletter.
For most of that time, I've run two things in parallel: a media business (the podcast, newsletter, and events) and a training business (the skill-development platform and consulting).
Both have grown. But splitting focus across both means neither gets everything it deserves.
So for the first time, I'm going 80/20. The media side gets the lion's share.
The goal is simple to say and hard to earn: I want to build the most trusted educational media brand in recruitment. Every piece of content we create now passes one test before it goes out.
Is this valuable enough that a recruiter would share it in their team's Slack or Teams channel?
If yes, it goes out. If not, it gets better first.
That standard starts here, with this newsletter.
What’s Changing
The newsletter now has a new name: The Wednesday Debrief.
Every Wednesday, you'll get five things, no more, no less:
A note from my desk. A short, honest observation on what I'm seeing across the industry from my conversations in the market.
One core idea. A framework, mindset shift, or tactical deep dive drawn from my podcast interviews with high performers and the patterns I keep seeing repeat.
This week's podcast insight. One specific strategy or tactic lifted straight from the episode published that week.
Something to steal. A script, framework, or tactic you can apply on desk immediately.
A closing reflection. One question or thought to leave you thinking about how you keep honing your craft.
Once a month, alongside the weekly Debrief, you'll also get a Monthly Playbook.
A deep dive into one topic, built like a framework not an essay. Clear steps, real scripts, concrete examples. The kind of edition you save, come back to, and share with your team.
Why This Matters To You
If you're reading this, you're someone who takes their craft seriously. That's exactly who this newsletter is built for.
The industry is full of noise. Generic content. Recycled advice from people who haven't sat at a recruitment desk in years.
This is the alternative. Every edition earns its place in your inbox, or it doesn't go out.
Let’s get to work! 👊🏻
Hishem x