Episodios

  • How To Be A Positive Interviewer - Part 1

    How To Be A Positive Interviewer - Part 1
    Feb 2 2026
    Too many managers make the mistake of thinking they have to be a "tough" interviewer. They think that interviewing is adversarial. They think they need to apply pressure to see how candidates react. But in fact, positive interviewing is much more effective, both in terms of outcomes and in terms of offer acceptance rates.
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  • Top 10 Hiring Mistakes - #8 - Unprepared - Part 2

    Top 10 Hiring Mistakes - #8 - Unprepared - Part 2
    Jan 26 2026
    If you want managing to be easier, learn to hire better. We've been saying it for two decades now. We normally put out positive guidance, about what to DO. In this series of casts, though, we address common misconceptions and mistakes most managers make when hiring. This guidance is about lack of preparation, which is an epidemic among managers. You can't be good at hiring if you're not good at preparation.
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  • Top 10 Hiring Mistakes - #8 - Unprepared - Part 1

    Top 10 Hiring Mistakes - #8 - Unprepared - Part 1
    Jan 19 2026
    If you want managing to be easier, learn to hire
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  • Management Is An Organizational System

    Management Is An Organizational System
    Jan 12 2026
    One of the most common things professionals say about managing is that they have a personal 'style.' But does that make sense? Is it reasonable to expect that with all the systems organizations employ, they should leave out how to manage others?
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  • Development Plans Are Dumb

    Development Plans Are Dumb
    Jan 5 2026
    Development plans for directs are constantly talked about. You've read about them in the business news, especially for less experienced employees. They're recommended by HR. They don't work!
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  • Assumptive Goal Setting - HOF 2025

    Assumptive Goal Setting - HOF 2025
    Dec 29 2025
    Our Hall of Fame guidance on how to think more creatively about annual planning goals.
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  • How to Set Annual Goals - HOF 2025

    How to Set Annual Goals - HOF 2025
    Dec 22 2025
    Our Hall Of Fame guidance on how to start setting annual goals, and why we do not like "SMART" goals.
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  • One On Ones - How Much Personal?

    One On Ones - How Much Personal?
    Dec 15 2025
    Many managers are worried about talking about personal topics in One On Ones. They shouldn't be - it doesn't happen that often... and it's a sign of trust, too.
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