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Landed Not Handed is a newsletter that shares top tips from values-driven leaders and industry experts to empower job seekers and professionals looking to level up their careers.
Find Your Purpose That Can’t Be Burned
What actually lasts? Hayden Croxall built a company with 9 kids at home and a teaching salary as his starting point. His answer is worth reading.
Stop Measuring Your Work by Your To-Do List
Most people think they're being evaluated on what they’ve done.
Lindsey would tell you it's actually about what happened because of what you did.
Are You Being Launched or Just Leaving?
What separates a good transition from a reactive one, what hiring managers are actually looking for, and how to walk into your next role as someone who's been launched, not just left.
Career = Long Obedience in the Same Direction
The lessons Dale picked up along the way about teams, delegation, knowing your gifts, and more are invaluable.
He Bought a Bar, DJ'd 200 Weddings, and Became a Company President. Here's What He Learned.
Building a career for the long game, what hiring for culture actually looks like in practice, and why interpersonal communication is the skill he'd bet on above everything else.
It’s Time to Toughen Up - The Key to a Successful Career
If you’re building teams, navigating rejection, or trying to stay relevant as work (and AI) continue to evolve, this is a conversation worth your time.
Industry-Agnostic. Integrity-First. The Traits of an A-Player.
The common thread from bricklaying to life sciences is simpler than it sounds: build skills that travel, lead with integrity, and don't sit on problems you can't fix.
From No Degree to VP of Engineering
Non-traditional paths, building teams that actually last, and what this leader wants engineers fearing for their careers to hear.
What to Focus on When You Don’t Have Experience Yet
If you’re early in your career, navigating a transition, or wondering if you’re “behind,” this one’s for you.
Get Uncomfortable: The Winning Candidate’s Strategy
The best career moves often start with being uncomfortable.
Inside a Recruiter’s Mind: What Winning Candidates Do Differently
What strong, people-first recruiting looks like across the organization.
How a College Side Hustle Turned Into an Inc. 5000 Company
Matt has weathered the highs and lows of building a company and learned what it really takes to build a strong team.
AI Won’t Replace You. But Someone Using It Might
How to navigate your career, the underrated power of asking for help, and why being the “human in the loop” matters in the age of AI.
How to Build a Career That AI Can’t Replace
Career paths are rarely straight lines. Josh Davis is no exception.
Before You Quit, Read This
The importance of commitment, working with excellence, and prioritizing people and culture over everything.
Long-Term Thinking in a Short-Term Workforce
From rethinking retention strategies to hiring “hungry, humble, and smart” team members, Zach gives a window into his leadership process.
You're in Sales, Whether You Know It or Not
From how to actually prepare for interviews, to what separates average candidates from standouts, to why negotiating beyond salary might be the best move you make.
Culture First, Always: Hiring & Leadership Lessons with Mike Chaudron
Positivity, purpose, and team culture.