Lauren B. Jones 🐐

Leap Advisory Partners

LEAP Consulting is focused on 3 primary offerings: BUILD, CHANGE, ADOPT
These 3 focuses support agencies in prioritizing relationships. Staffing is really about relationships powered by - and empowered by - technology. Recruiting businesses that engage LEAP Consulting Solutions all have one thing in common: a need to optimize their use of technology to create better experiences - and business outcomes. And, they need help doing it. 

The purpose of LEAP Consulting Solutions is to make recruiting companies more efficient, more successful, and more human. Founder and CEO Lauren Jones’s obsession with technology fuels her endless curiosity for helping firms make sense of the workforce tech at their disposal, in both powerful and meaningful ways. A huge part of that success is managing change for both people and systems, and redesigning business operations for efficiency and effectiveness.

Founder, CEO

Performance Publishing Group

United by a shared passion to lift up other women and fueled by the undercurrent of the unknown at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Lady Leaders Book Club banded together to write a book about staying afloat, creating and seizing opportunities and establishing yourself as a powerful woman in the business world. Together We Rise recounts the uplifting true stories of 15 passionate and unbreakable lady leaders. In this text are inspiring tales of moving across the country on a whim to chase your dreams, of living with and overcoming unbearable grief, and of learning how to build confidence in the face of adversity.

Author

You Own the Experience Podcast 

Podcast Co-Host

CloudCall

Pair your phone with your CRM to enhance performance, grow smarter teams, and
get more control.

Advisor

RefAssured

Checking and cross-checking references using traditional, manual methods is time consuming, costly, and rarely leads to truly insightful information about a candidate’s work history. By automating the process and supercharging data, RefAssured has transformed the way agencies search for, and hire talent.

Staffing Referrals

Staffing Referrals makes it easy to capture, qualify, and convert candidates just the way you want. Move away from spreadsheets and manual processes and embrace the digital transformation.

Staffing Engine

FlashRecruit

First impressions are everything. FlashRecruit is a live-chat platform enabling recruiters to connect in real-time with job seekers to make meaningful, online connections. Our mission is to be the world’s leader in facilitating real-time, online personal connections between job seekers and recruiters. We break down the communication barriers to start the conversation by offering recruiters and job seekers a universally accessible online experience.

Member Of The Board Of Advisors

Volt Workforce Solutions

* Responsible for all vendor management as it pertains to Talent Technology (ATS, CRM, Tech stack)
* Coordination of resources inclusive of IT, Training, Operations and the field for all new implementations & integrations
* Large scale integrations and timely delivery of technical solutions
* Creation of long term end-state goals and planning for delivery of the desired solution
* Jack of all technical trades and master of the company's specific product lines with a firm knowledge of competitor's product line
* R& D
* Master of the technical hiring process & translator from IT to Business Ops

Vice President, Talent Technology

Star Staffing

About Star Staffing
Star Staffing’s mission is to strive to exceed the expectations of our clients and employees by building relationships based on integrity, a commitment to safety, and operational excellence. We’re one of the leading employment agencies serving clients and candidates throughout Northern California.

Fast Facts About Star Staffing
Star Staffing is a local, women-owned, full-service staffing partner and employment agency.
Since 1998, we’ve served businesses and job seekers throughout Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Solano and surrounding counties.
Because of our location, we’ve developed specialized expertise in the wine industry, among others.
We love what we do and it shows! You’ll get great results and will have fun working with us.
Fast. Local. Experienced.

We Make the Difference for North Bay Employers and Job Seekers:
Hands-on owners. Star Staffing owners are very involved in each account to ensure we’re consistently exceeding expectations.
Long-term solutions. We’re intensely focused on providing lasting solutions that achieve your business initiatives.
Faster, easier job placements. Superior technology and 24/7 service allow us to rapidly match the right people to the right jobs – and rapidly scale your operations. Whether you need one worker or 60, make just one call, and we’ll do the rest.
Tenured, knowledgeable staff. With over 60 years of combined experience, we’re experts at what we do.  Most of our staff members are also Certified Staffing Professionals, trained safety professionals and/or forklift certified trainers.
Get to know Star Staffing today!

Senior Director of Operations

A staffing industry powerhouse. Workforce technology whiz. Change management mastermind. Fierce female leader champion. Professional storyteller.   

Lauren Jones is all of these things as well as the founder and CEO of LEAP Consulting Solutions. After decades as an innovator and influencer in the staffing industry, Lauren founded LEAP to make recruiting companies more efficient, more successful, and more human. How? By helping firms define and understand their technology needs, embrace change, and optimize their technology investments. 

Lauren is a powerful voice on staffing, technology, entrepreneurship, and women’s leadership. With several industry peers, she recently published her first book called "Together We Rise," a compilation of their personal stories of women empowerment. Her reputation has landed her guest spots on almost every recruiting industry podcast, including Settle Smarter, You Own the Experience Podcast (which she now co-hosts), TheEdge, Ivy Podcast, Staffing Hub, HR Lift Off, and more. 

Lauren is at her best when she’s on stage. She’s a sought-after speaker with impressive experience at all of the top recruitment industry events including Staffing World, the TechServe Executive Summit, CSP, Alternative Staffing Alliance, Staffing Industry Analysts’ Executive Forum, The World Staffing Summit, and Bullhorn Engage. 

A major career highlight is receiving the ASA Care Award for helping connect veterans with work opportunities. Lauren was also on the list of LinkedIn Inspiring Women and the lists of the Top 15 Staffing Professionals to Watch and the Top 200 Thought Influencers to Watch.  

Lauren is fueled by an endless curiosity, deep commitment to helping others, and Peloton rides. She is a community activist with organizations like National Charity League, Women’s Empowerment, and Saint John’s Program. She is a recent empty nester and proud mom to two powerhouse boss ladies, Emily and Allison. Lauren lives on a farm in Elk Grove, California, with her husband, Peter. Contact her at lauren@leapconsultingsolutions.com to inquire about speaking engagements and media opportunities, or to talk about recruiting tech stacks, empowering women, raising goats, or even racing cars.

Founder

🚨🚨🚨BOOK GIVE AWAY!!!!🚨🚨🚨

🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️WOMEN CRUSH WEDNESDAY🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️

The week before last was Staffing World and THRIVE LIVE! American Staffing Association knocked both events OUT OF THE PARK!

I had the honor or speaking on the Thrive Live stage to share my chapter in our new The Lady Leaders Book Club book Rising with Courage releasing in November of 2025. We did a pre-release at this year's event and I spoke on my chapter The Courage to Evolve.

If you were in the audience, comment below on ONE of the lessons learned that I share and write about in the new book. FIRST person to comment will be sent a book by one of my favorite female authors! 

Make the Pledge: "I commit to one deliberate act a day to help another woman rise."

#womencrushwednewsday #thrivelive2025 #asa #speaker

Founder | Author | Global Keynote Speaker | AI Expert | YOE Podcast Co-Host | Advisor to the Staffing Industry | Top 15 Staffing Influencers | HR Tech Super Nerd | #techstackqueen #learnwithleap #techstackqueen

Just wrapped up delivering the keynote at Encore Funding’s EPIC 2025 (Encore Partners in Collaboration) in Las Vegas. It was a privilege to deliver the keynote and, more importantly, to spend time with an amazing group of staffing leaders who are as passionate as ever about driving innovation and shaping the future of our industry.

The heart of EPIC? Real conversations with thoughtful entrepreneurs and change-makers. Together, we dug into all things technology, innovation, collaboration, and what it takes to scale a resilient tech forward people focused business.

Thank you to everyone who brought their energy, questions, and stories. Connecting with you was a highlight. If our paths didn’t cross this time, let’s fix that—I’d love to hear about your journey and keep the dialogue going.

#StaffingIndustry #Leadership #EPIC2025 #EncoreFunding

How optimized is your middle and back office?

Ask yourself these 5 questions:

🔴 Does your team manage manual processes OUTSIDE your ATS?
🔴 Do sales and recruiters have responsibilities that impact pay/bill operations?
🔴 Do you experience payment delays due to missing or expired POs?
🔴 Do invoices require review by ops BEFORE finalization?
🔴 Are timesheets entered BY your operations team?

If you answered “yes” to ANY of these, you have a process problem.

And it’s costing you time, money, and team morale.

Here’s the truth:

Every breakdown has an origin point—usually WAY earlier in the workflow than you think.

Your middle and back office deserve better than constant firefighting.

The solution?

✅ Map where issues REALLY start
✅ Fix problems at their source
✅ Build prevention into your process

Ready to diagnose your process? Let’s talk 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqSy_nTX

#MiddleOffice #BackOffice #StaffingOperations #ProcessOptimization

You’re in a quarterly review and someone asks, “How effective is our sales process?” You open your ATS/CRM, and it’s a graveyard—scattered records, aging contacts, nothing you can use to guide your next steps. It feels less like a command center and more like a static storage room.

Sound familiar? You’re definitely not alone.

At Leap, we see sales teams everywhere working hard, often with great technology, but still missing the heart of the process: powerful relationships, intentional lead generation, and closing deals. The right tools only help when they’re actually put to work—not left gathering dust.

Here’s the truth:

🏗️ Sales fundamentals haven’t changed much. The basics—build trust, generate the right leads, close the deal—remain at the core.
🤖 What has changed is how we get there: today’s AI-powered tools (Ex: Bullhorn’s Amplify or Salesforce Einstein) help transform your ATS/CRM into so much more than an address book when paired with solid sales habits.
⚡ Combining smart tech with proven fundamentals unlocks real momentum.
🔑 Your ATS/CRM should be the engine room where every conversation is logged, every insight is actionable, and your team can spend more time connecting with people.

So, take a moment this week and audit your ATS/CRM strategy. Is it truly boosting your team, or simply keeping a record? 

Technology revolutionizes your workflow, but it’s still the basics—relationships, leads, and deals closed—that drive real results.

Ready to see how combining the fundamentals with AI can take your sales game up a notch?

Join our live AI training featuring 200+ industry-specific prompts, hands-on support, and interactive sessions designed for lasting results 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4z745t2

#StaffingTech #AIAdoption #RecruitingTech #StaffingOperations #TakeTheLeap #MotivationMonday

You’ve just wrapped up a solid sales call. The conversation clicked, your prospect seemed genuinely interested, and you hang up feeling optimistic.

But then comes the follow-up question: did they mention Q1 or Q2 for hiring? Was that budget comment a definite no, or were they just thinking out loud?

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Even the most experienced teams can lose track of key moments when juggling calls and notes the old-fashioned way.

The truth is, sales has always been about the basics—building real relationships, generating leads, and moving opportunities forward. What’s changed is the toolkit at our disposal.

Today, the best sales teams aren't just relying on memory or handwritten notes. They’re using AI-driven conversational intelligence—think Gong, Fathom, and Chorus.ai—to record, transcribe, and analyze every interaction.

These tools pick up on nuance, surface critical buying signals, and help you coach to the details that often make all the difference in closing a deal.

For those of us in staffing, platforms like Ringover and Cloudcall integrate seamlessly with Bullhorn or Salesforce, turning routine calls into actionable data. 

With specialized tools like Bullhorn’s MarketIQ and SourceWhale, you’re combining time-tested fundamentals with the latest tech to nurture warm leads and drive better results.

Here’s the bottom line:

No technology can replace the value of genuine human connection.

But when paired with smart platforms that handle the heavy lifting, you can spend more time focusing on the conversations and follow-ups that matter most—without letting key insights slip away.

This week, why not audit your conversational intelligence strategy? Are you making the most of every tool—and every relationship?

Ready to transform your team's approach to sales?

Join our live AI training featuring 200+ industry-specific prompts, hands-on support, and interactive sessions designed for lasting results 👉https://lnkd.in/e4z745t2

#StaffingTech #AIAdoption #RecruitingTech #StaffingOperations #TakeTheLeap #TechnologyTuesday

Tip: Make AI a Daily Micro‑Habit

AI Tip of the Week: Spend just 5 minutes/day using AI on one small task—like summarizing an article, brainstorming 3 outreach ideas, or reorganizing data.

Why it works: Consistency compounds. In 30 days, you’ll have 30+ tiny new workflows embedded in your business.

Executive insight: Leaders who treat AI like brushing their teeth (daily, simple, consistent) unlock the biggest ROI.

#AITipofTheWeek #StaffingTech #AIAdoption #RecruitingTech #TakeTheLeap

I’m thrilled to be speaking at the 2025 TechServe Executive Summit! 

This event brings together top leaders in IT and engineering staffing to discuss the latest industry trends, share insights, and explore strategies for growth and innovation. 

I hope you will join me at this year’s Summit—it’s a great opportunity to connect with peers, learn from experts, and contribute to conversations shaping the future of our field.

Link to the Summit schedule here: https://lnkd.in/ey5EDpR9

#TechServeExecutiveSummit #ITStaffing #EngineeringStaffing #Leadership #IndustryInsights #Networking #TakeTheLeap

Tip: Leaders Must Model the Behavior

AI Tip of the Week: If executives don’t show visible use of AI, teams won’t adopt it. Use AI for prepping board decks, cutting down email triage, or summarizing client meetings—and let your team see you doing it.

Why it works: Adoption flows downhill. Your team needs to see you not only approve AI but also use it yourself.

Executive insight: Agencies with visible AI use at the top see 5x faster adoption across staff.

#AITipofTheWeek #StaffingTech #AIAdoption #RecruitingTech #TakeTheLeap

Heading to the TechServe Alliance Executive Summit in Marco Island? 

Let's talk about what's really on everyone's mind: AI.

I'm hearing from a lot of staffing leaders that everyone's asking if they've implemented AI, but nobody seems to know what that actually means—or if their business is even ready for it.

If you're looking to move past the hype and build a practical plan, I'd love to connect. I'm hosting two sessions during the summit:

🔹 AI Executive Leadership Workshop
Tuesday, November 4th at 1:30 pm
A hands-on session for senior leaders ready to turn AI potential into a real competitive advantage. We’ll walk through a proven framework to build an actionable roadmap and lead your transformation with confidence.

🔹 Breakout Session: Leveraging AI in Sales
Wednesday, November 5th at 11:45 am
Explore effective strategies and tools for IT staffing firms looking to harness AI. I’ll be moderating this session focused on practical ways to boost sales performance with AI-driven solutions.I'd love to grab coffee or have a quick chat during the summit—not to pitch you, but to share what's working and see if I can help you navigate the AI landscape.

🔹 Morning Networking Walk
Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30 am
Start your day with coffee, conversation, and a casual walk along the beach. It’s a great way to connect with fellow attendees and ease into the day.
 
Let me know if you'll be there!

#TechServe #AI #StaffingIndustry #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #TakeTheLeap

What are YOUR thoughts on superintelligence?

"The future of AI should serve humanity, not replace it," said Prince Harry in a statement. "The true test of progress will be not how fast we move, but how wisely we steer."

You’ve assembled an impressive tech stack. Your ATS/CRM is top-notch, your sales intelligence tools lead the industry, and AI analytics are uncovering insights you've never seen.

Yet, the win rate hasn't budged, and your team feels more overwhelmed than ever.

Here’s the thing: while AI and tech have changed the landscape, the fundamentals of sales remain the same—building real relationships, generating leads, and closing deals. The technology is there to help you focus on what matters most, not to replace the basics.

Even with the smartest tools in your toolbox—like Bullhorn’s Amplify, Salesforce Einstein, or SourceWhale—success hinges on how well your people, processes, and platforms fit together.

The magic happens when you thoughtfully integrate all three: the right software, rolled out with genuine change management, processes that enhance—not frustrate—your team, and a focus on outcomes that truly drive revenue.

Tools like Kyloe AwesomeDocs and IntelAgree don’t just automate busywork; they make closing deals cleaner and more efficient, so your team can spend their energy where it counts.

At the end of the day, ask yourself: was your last closed deal about the tech, the process, or the relationship? Odds are it was the combination.

That’s the sweet spot we help firms find at Leap—blending proven sales strategies with the best new tech so you can keep winning.

Is your mix of technology, process, and people balanced? Or is one overshadowing the rest?

The most successful staffing firms nail all three because, despite all the shiny tools, sales is still about connecting with people and helping them succeed.

Ready to bring all the pieces together and set your team up for lasting success?

Join our live AI training featuring 200+ industry-specific prompts, hands-on support, and interactive sessions designed for lasting results 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4z745t2

#StaffingTech #AIAdoption #RecruitingTech #StaffingOperations #TakeTheLeap #FollowFriday

taplio

Lauren B. Jones 🐐's Linkedin Analytics

Lauren B. Jones 🐐

Performance ScoreLauren B. Jones 🐐's LinkedIn Performance

What is Lauren B. talking about?

Lauren B. Jones 🐐's Best Posts (last 30 days)

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

taplio

.css-6ytdur{background-image:linear-gradient(284deg, rgba(39, 43, 72, 1) 0%, rgba(33, 47, 183, 1) 100%);color:transparent;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;}Lauren B. Jones 🐐's Linkedin Analytics

Lauren B. Jones 🐐

Performance Score.css-goub6s{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:500;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);display:block;margin-top:var(--chakra-space-1);}Lauren B. Jones 🐐's LinkedIn Performance

What is Lauren B. talking about?

Lauren B. Jones 🐐's Best Posts .css-1emoo84{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-md);font-weight:400;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray-600);}(last 30 days)

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?

Lauren B. Jones 🐐's Linkedin Analytics

Performance ScoreLauren B. Jones 🐐's LinkedIn Performance

Lauren B. Jones 🐐's Best Posts (last 30 days)