Michele Mickelson, Head of People at Lakera, joins the DexFactor Podcast to share her journey from cheese factory tour guide to Silicon Valley operator. She reveals what makes a truly great hire, how to spot red flags even in top performers, and why high EQ, humility, and agency matter more than pedigree. Michele unpacks her G.R.E.A.T. framework, shares hard truths about hiring mistakes, and offers advice for candidates on how to go deep not wide in their job search.