Ep. #104 | Robert Mac Giolla Phadraig on Building Success, Just-in-Time Learning, and the Future of Work

Robert Mac Giolla Phadraig, founder and CEO at Skillstack, shares his journey in the recruitment and staffing industry and his recent exit from Sigmar Recruitment. He emphasizes the importance of the underdog mentality and the value of shared values and camaraderie in building a successful business. Rob also introduces his new venture, Skillstack, a skills development video streaming platform that focuses on leadership and power skills, early-stage career development, and values stacks. The platform provides short-form videos that deliver just-in-time learning to individuals, helping them develop the necessary skills in the moment they need them most. Rob MGP discusses the importance of developing a skill stack and the role of learning in personal and professional growth. He shares his journey of learning and collaborating with global experts to create SkillStack. Rob emphasizes the need for organizations to focus on internal efficiency and structure before hiring more employees. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities of remote work, the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and society, and the importance of just decision-making and critical thinking skills. Rob concludes by highlighting the ongoing tug-of-war between employers and employees and the need for a focus on people in the workplace.

Takeaways

• The underdog mentality and shared values are crucial in building a successful business.
• Skillstack is a skills development video streaming platform that focuses on leadership and power skills, early-stage career development, and values stacks.
• The platform provides short-form videos that deliver just-in-time learning to individuals, helping them develop the necessary skills in the moment they need them most.
• Rob's journey in the recruitment and staffing industry highlights the importance of resilience, adaptability, and seizing opportunities. Developing a skill stack is crucial for personal and professional growth.
• Organizations should prioritize internal efficiency and structure before hiring more employees.
• Remote work offers opportunities for collaboration and building relationships with people from around the world.
• The impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and society will take longer to materialize than initially expected.
• Just decision-making and critical thinking skills are essential for navigating the challenges of the future workplace.
• The tug-of-war between employers and employees will continue, and the focus should always be on people.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rob and his Background

02:13 Rob's Journey in the Recruitment and Staffing Industry

05:29 Challenges and Lessons Learned as a Co-founder

09:29 Exiting Sigmar Recruitment and Reflecting on the Journey

24:58 Looking into the Future: Introducing Skillstack

40:15 The Power of Skill Stack and Continuous Learning

44:39 Prioritizing Internal Efficiency in Organizations

54:28 Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Remote Work

59:43 The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Jobs and Society

01:02:39 The Importance of Just Decision-Making and Critical Thinking

01:05:55 Navigating the Tug-of-War Between Employers and Employees

Connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-mac-giolla-phadraig-a795495/
Check out skill stack: https://skillstack.ie/