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The Science of Leading

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Recent Episodes

EPISODE 86

Why “Not a Fit” Decides Hiring—and How to Fix It

“Not a fit” often hides bias, familiarity, and weak judgment. Learn how structured interviews and clear scorecards replace vague decisions

EPISODE 85

Why Structured Interviews Beat Gut Feel

Structured interviews outperform gut feel in hiring. Learn how standardized questions and clear rubrics improve fairness, consistency, and prediction of

EPISODE 84

9/80 Schedules: The Real Test Is Trust

A 9/80 schedule only works if trust and accountability are clear. Learn how to manage coverage, compliance, and outcomes without

EPISODE 83

Stop Guessing in Interviews: Structured Hiring That Works

Unstructured interviews reward charm over performance. Learn how structured hiring, clear scoring, and careful AI use improve fairness, consistency, and

EPISODE 82

Personality Assessments in Hiring: What Works and What Fails

Personality assessments can support hiring—but only when used correctly. Learn what works, what fails, and how to combine them with

EPISODE 81

Google’s Team Secret: Why Interactions Beat Talent

Team performance depends more on interactions than talent. Learn how psychological safety, communication, and team habits drive stronger, more effective

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