How to Prepare for a Management Interview so You Get an Awesome Job

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“Hi - Thanks for coming in to meet the team last week. Unfortunately…” Ah those dreaded words, “Unfortunately…we’re not going to be moving forward with your candidacy for the role.” Interviewing for a management position can feel like a brutal obstacle course. You need to demonstrate your leadership skills while explaining how you'll hit the […]

The 20 Best Manager Interview Questions To Ask Your Leadership Candidates

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Let's face it — hiring the wrong manager can be an absolute nightmare. Not only does it drain your team's productivity and morale, but it also takes a serious hit on your bottom line. The United States Department of Labor estimates that making a poor hiring decision can cost you nearly a third of that […]

Why the Lone Wolf Personality Fails as a Leader (and how to fix it)

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Q: What's the difference between a lone wolf and a leader? A: When a leader turns around, there's a group following them. When a lone wolf turns around, they're alone. If you've ever watched a movie or TV show with a lone wolf personality trying to be a leader, you know how awkward it can […]

5 Critical Coaching Principles for Leaders to Learn

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"A coach is someone who tells you what you don't want to hear, who has you see what you don't want to see, so you can be who you have always known you could be." - Tom Landry, former Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys (1960-1988) and 2X Super Bowl Champion Coaching is one of […]