About this episode

This episode discusses how leaders can address performance issues in new hires after a successful interview.

What should leaders do when a promising new hire or manager fails to perform after a great interview? This episode explains how to diagnose performance gaps, coach struggling employees, improve hiring decisions, and recognize when potential needs to become performance. Host: Paul Falavolito Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , TikTok , LinkedIn , Substack , BlueSky , Threads , LinkTree , YouTube View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com Books by Paul Falavolito The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG The Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1Pf The 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8y The Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI Red Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

People in this episode

Host: Paul Falavolito

Topics covered

• employee performance
• hiring decisions
• leadership coaching
• performance gaps
• management strategies

Keywords

• leadership
• employee coaching
• performance management
• hiring
• workplace strategies

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