Alright, let’s talk straight. Walk into almost any corporate lobby or browse a company’s “About Us” page, and you’ll likely find them: The beautifully designed Core Values. “Integrity.” “Teamwork.” “Innovation.” “Customer-Centricity.” Sometimes even fun ones like “Eat Tacos”. They look great, sound noble, and often mean… precisely nothing when the…
Famous Last Words: “They Can Grow Into the Role”
You’ve just boarded a plane, settled into your seat, and the captain’s voice comes over the intercom: ‘I’ve got a bit of a headache today, so I’m going to let our top flight attendant handle the controls for the first part of the flight.’ How confident would you feel about…
The 7 Second Risk — without change your business suffers
If you’ve ever watched a pilot preparing for takeoff, you know the meticulous care that goes into every check. Every gauge, every instrument, every control surface is carefully scrutinized before the plane leaves the ground. The 7-Second Quandary Imagine, however, if pilots were given just seven seconds to perform this…
The 7-Second Mistake: Why Your Hiring Process Is Broken (and How to Fix It)
Businesses love to proclaim, “Our people are our most important asset.” Look at any company website, annual report, or motivational poster in the break room, and you’ll see variations of this same proud declaration. Yet, let’s face it: when it comes to the actual hiring process—the single most important step in getting…
The Evidence-Driven Approach to Hiring
Have you ever hired someone who wowed you in the interview only to disappoint on the job, or overlooked a candidate who might have been exceptional? If so, you’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. It’s like judging a book by its cover when the real story lies within its…
Why You Can’t Wing It When Building Your High-Performing Team
In aviation, every crew member in a C-5 Galaxy isn’t chosen simply because they can recite protocols or flash a friendly smile—they’re vetted on their behaviors, skills, and ability to work cohesively during high-pressure operations. In business, especially when it comes to hiring for the most important job of building…