{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Hiring Truth: Why talent alone isn't enough in 2026","description":"Are you failing to get hired because you lack talent, or because the system is broken? In 2026, hiring has become reactive and performative. Companies are chasing titles without defining roles, leaving talented professionals stuck in a cycle of burnout and "hiring failures." Today, we are joined by Stephanie Michelle Pimentel, the "LATAM Whisperer" and founder of Lumena Global Advisory.  From a background in forensic psychology to building a global advisory firm from scratch, Stephanie has navigated the complex world of U.S.\u2013Latin American expansion with one core rule: Mindset before mechanics. Stephanie pulls back the curtain on why companies are struggling to hire and explains how you can position yourself as a bridge, not a bottleneck, in a global market. In this episode, we explore: \u2705 The Hiring Truth: Why unclear roles and "performative leadership" are the real reasons behind hiring failures. \u2705 The Cultural Superpower: How cultural intelligence and human-first leadership beat automation every time. \u2705 Mindset Rewiring: Moving from "survival-mode" thinking to a leadership identity, especially for first-generation professionals. \u2705 Execution over Hype: Why the professionals who translate strategy into action are the ones who will be indispensable in 2026. If you\u2019re tired of the "hiring hype" and want to understand how to build a career with integrity and global reach, Stephanie is your guide.   Topics covered: Stephanie Michelle Pimentel, Lumena Global Advisory, hiring truths 2026, LATAM business expansion, cultural intelligence in leadership, performative leadership, first-generation success, global job market trends, human-first HR, career reinvention, hard time finding work.   \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc Thank you for investing your valuable time with us today. If this message spoke to your soul, you are now a messenger. Choose to be the light today and help someone to change their life, too. \ud83c\udf05 Share the Light: leave a comment, hit subscribe and share this episode right now with one friend who needs an actionable solution. \u270d\ud83c\udffc Leave your legacy: write a quick rating and review on iTunes to help others find true wellness. \u2764\ufe0f Thank you for being the reason this message reaches the world. God bless you! Watch the interview here: https:\/\/youtu.be\/ecWbegcy5y8 ","author_name":"Create with Franz","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/288248","html":"