Posts by Patty Fahy, MD
Tenacity and References: Two Things Needed to Hire the Right Person
“It’s in the EQ/social behavior area where our candidate evaluations repeatedly fall short. It’s almost as if we close our eyes and hope for the best—and then wonder why we didn’t get it.” (Email from an executive facing the prospect of selecting multiple departmental leaders.) You have a bus and you want to get the…
Read MoreCriteria For Leader Selection: Don’t veer off course when you pick your next leader
In this article, find out how three easy-to-detect characteristics can serve as a simple screen when selecting leaders. Determine if your leadership candidate is eligible for more in-depth interviews by initially assessing whether they have a track record of demonstrating respect, providing clarity, and holding themselves and others accountable. Elaborate interview guides and competency scoring…
Read MoreLeadership: No Place For Scaredy-Cats
Many of us turn into scaredy-cats and refuse to confront an employee or a colleague who is abrasive or even abusive. We delude ourselves with stories about the situation to justify why we don’t address the bad behavior “She’s the very BEST technically—but she sure doesn’t tolerate fools!” or “You can either be everyone’s friend…
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