Recovering Leader

12 Great Job interview Questions

Hiring well means doing interviews that result in insights about each candidate. That begins with good questions that increase the likelihood you'll get some type of x-ray of the person – showing more of them than they are likely to want you to see. Here are 12 of my favorites for your consideration. Read more →

Starter, Builder, Fixer, or Runner? How to Find Your Happy Problems

What type of situation best fits your leadership? Not only is it critical for a leader or executive to know themselves, but it’s also important to understand your team, and anyone you may hire. Read more →

4 Factors To Be an Effective Buyer of Your Next Job

Whether you’re considering an internal move, or enticed by a position elsewhere, once you know you’ve got the right skills and experience, remember that even as you’re “selling” yourself, you’re also buying. As a buyer, here are four things to consider that can make or break your ability to do your best work, and be fulfilled: 1. Buying the Values... Read more →

Doing 'Chief Talent Officer' Right

Even as job growth remains sluggish, a refreshing trend among progressive organizations is emerging: treating and investing in your people--your talent--more as assets than expenses. What a concept! Previously I’ve posted my views on the importance of the mindset of that, and today I thought it worthwhile to focus on how to turn that mindset into action. Many are noting... Read more →

10 Areas to Upgrade Your Effectiveness

“How can my organization be even more effective?" It's a great question from my clients, and one answered first and foremost as an “inside job”—that is, I suggest and help the executive to look at their own leadership choices in 10 practical areas and identify opportunities for improvement. Thinking about your own leadership and organization, how about giving it a... Read more →

Job Seekers: Four Tips from the Hiring Front

I’ve been in the process of hiring an assistant (and down to the final handful from a high number,) and noticing a few things that may seem remedial, but are really standing out for me: Competition: Yes it’s true – there are many good and qualified people out there. Yet you can stand out from others with some effort, so... Read more →