Summary Robin Reshwan, VP of Talent at Enable, discusses the role of talent teams in organizations and how they can have a bigger impact beyond just hiring. She emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking and understanding the business goals when it comes to talent acquisition. Reshwan also highlights the significance of effective communication within the organization and how talent teams can enhance it. Additionally, she discusses the use of data and insights to influence the wider organization and shares strategies for talent teams to expand their influence. She advises talent leaders to be intentional, focus on the North Star, and have regular conversations with leadership. Takeaways Talent teams should focus on strategic thinking and understanding the business goals to have a bigger impact on organizations. Effective communication within the organization is crucial, and talent teams can play a pivotal role in enhancing it. Data and insights should be used to influence the wider organization, going beyond just hiring metrics. Talent teams can expand their influence by being intentional, focusing on the North Star, and having regular conversations with leadership. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:40 The Role of Talent Teams in Organizations 05:05 Enhancing Communication within the Organization 08:29 Using Data and Insights to Influence the Wider Organization 15:02 Strategies for Talent Teams to Expand Their Influence 21:13 Conclusion