Get out of the office and face your team, and their issues, where they work. Have you every heard a leader who waits for you… and give off this vibe? – I have an open door policy – come to me anytime with an issue – I’ll come to you if I see a...
Try helping your team connect with the mission, instead of giving it to them! That leader with enough purpose, passion, and experience – for everyone – sounds good (at first). When I interview leaders, I often hear – I’m excited and driven!...
Leaders we interview don’t say it out loud or even admit it. It may not be obvious at first. But the underlying message to the team is clear: I want to know you, find your pressure points, and get you to comply. When people feel manipulated, – They...
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How many pretenders do you know or have met who love the idea of leadership? They know all the right buzz words, talk about frameworks, models, and expectations. They constantly talk ABOUT leadership… but don’t live it much. That’s the loving — living gap. They manage...
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Some job candidates and co-workers are really good at answering questions that sound good. But when you ask about how they handle a situation or about their experience, is it real? Listen for a few cues to empty or vague answers. For example: • You messages: “You...
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How many other thoughts, agendas, lists, triggers, and emotions do you have running through your mind when you interview? How does that head noise impact your quality of hire? If you don’t use a defined process or system to hire, you risk letting your mind and...
