I’ve interviewed over 1000 people, and \*probably\* recruited over 500. I used to look for cultural fit when I was recruiting. I hear this a lot still. And it’s wrong. The right fit to look for, and the one I eventually learned to look for instead, is a values fit. Values are what matters – […]
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Feedback can hurt. But we need to stop thinking all pain is bad.
I found this on a school report from when I was 12. It’s wonderfully honest. I’d wager Mr Thomas was really thinking “The kid’s a bit shite. But as he’s large, we can use him as an obstacle in defence.” But he was worried about my feelings. So he softened it up. Though it’s still […]
The debate on remote vs on site has become as polarising political debate.
The debate on whether remote, in-person or hybrid is the future of work is an issue for town planners, not for CEOs. For us, the question is simply what tradeoffs are the right ones for our organisation and our teams.
Leadership couples uncertainty and impact
OK, so we are neither Presidents of the USA or Prime Ministers of the UK. However, I couldn’t help but think of these snippets in tandem – one from Obama’s autobiography, and the other from the BBC reporting on the checklist that new PMs go through when appointed. Do read them both. They highlight the […]
Is your team being triggered by your behaviour?
Is your team being triggered by your behaviour? So have you sent any members of your team on training for mental wellbeing at work? You should. It’s amazing that we now recognise that mental health actually is important, and can be impacted by work. For better and for worse. And it’s also wonderful that there […]