Tag Archives: manager

Is Your Manager Candidate Authentic?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by johanna

One of the best things about the comments on my Vistage blog post is that they are getting my juices flowing. I’ve already stated I don’t like assessments, that I prefer auditions. See Creating Auditions for Senior Managers for more … Continue reading →

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Creating Auditions for Senior Managers

Posted on January 9, 2013 by johanna

If you’re trying to select a manager, you want one who fits your organization. I hope you’ve read my blog post over at Vistage. If you read the comments, you see I’m not into surveys or psychometric assessments. BTW,  I … Continue reading →

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Hiring Managers: Asking About Integrity

Posted on January 7, 2013 by johanna

I once said that Integrity is the Most Important Requirement in a Manager. I still believe that. But you can’t just ask, “How much integrity do you have?” That’s a leading question. Or, what if you are a company like … Continue reading →

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My guest post for Vistage will go live on Jan. 8!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by johanna

Vistage is a peer coaching and advisory group that “helps executives become better leaders, solve their business challenges, and get better results”. I have been asked to provide a ‘Quick Start Guide to Hiring Effective Executives’ and it will go … Continue reading →

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Avoid Mind Reading

Posted on March 30, 2012 by johanna

Long ago, when I was single, one of my managers refused to give me new development work because I was dating a guy who lived out of the state. “You’ll go marry him and then where will I be?” he … Continue reading →

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When Are You Done Answering Questions About Your Old Job?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by johanna

In yesterday’s Globe, there was a question about How to cut ties when the old boss won’t let go. Oh my. If you weren’t sure you’d made a good decision, you know now you have. I actually think there is … Continue reading →

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Interview Questions for Politicians (or Managers)

Posted on October 2, 2008 by johanna

I was thinking about the election. (How can anyone in the US avoid it?) I read Seth’s piece, Politics!, and thought that nightly debates might be a great way to discover who the smartest people are. Maybe. But a lot … Continue reading →

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Hiring Managers Phone Screen

Posted on September 17, 2008 by johanna

I had a lovely email conversation with someone who wanted to hire a firm to perform phone screens. That just makes no sense to me. Here’s what happens when a hiring manager performs the phone screens: When a hiring manager … Continue reading →

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Great Assistants Help (Senior) Managers

Posted on August 19, 2008 by johanna

I spoke with someone who wants a senior level management position. (He’s currently a mid-level manager.) I asked him about his experience with assistants. “I’ve never had one.” Oh. Senior people have assistants because they need them. Other people need … Continue reading →

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A Little More on How to Hire a Manager

Posted on June 30, 2008 by johanna

Lisa has a nice post, How to Hire a Manager – A Time Tested Recipe. She’s close. I’m not so sure about the “humble” part, and I would add something like “advocates for team.” But the piece Lisa missed is … Continue reading →

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