Inside the Mind of Hiring with Dr. Mickey Fineberg: Business Psychologists Enabling the Selection and Preparation of Great Leaders

How does one think and act like an owner? Unemployment numbers are creeping up. Job openings are becoming scarcer. Businesses are being more selective. So, when you’re on the job or job hunting, it is very important to think like an owner and act like one (without being presumptuous of course). If you do, you’ll stand out. You’ll weather lay-offs; you’ll come to mind for promotions; and maybe you’ll even start your own business.

The job interview is often the defining moment in the hiring process. It is your opportunity to make a strong first impression, communicate your achievements, and demonstrate how you fit within the organization’s culture. Dr. Mickey Fineberg shares valuable insights on how to navigate interviews successfully, from preparation to execution.  Watch here: https://youtu.be/euJJPaDFXR8  The key to interview success lies in preparation, authenticity, and strategic communication. From presenting yourself professionally to crafting compelling answers, every detail contributes to how you’re perceived. Follow these expert insights from Dr. Mickey Fineberg to improve your chances of landing the job you desire. For more career guidance, visit DeltaConsultants.com 

Today, I’m honored to introduce my terrific guest, Kathy Rosati, the Vice President HR of the Philadelphia Contributionship. TPC is a homeowners insurance company based in, you guessed it, Philadelphia, Pa. Kathy and I have been professional colleagues for many years. Planning to retire from her great career next year, Kathy is now engaged in the challenge of selecting her successor and then facilitating a smooth transition. Kathy, thanks so much for joining our show today.   Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html 

I loved the Netflix series Succession. Every time I viewed an episode I had fond memories of my regional, Italian-family-owned supermarket client. I served them for 20 years. The business was started by a produce street vendor (G1) in Norristown, Pa, some 20 miles west of Philadelphia. He eventually opened a superette, a relatively small-sized market in the same town. He had five sons (G2). Each became the manager of a standard-sized supermarket in a widening territory. They eventually became the business owners, and hired people to merchandise and run the stores. They built a brand of strong service and innovative merchandising. The five brothers each had two sons. Nine of the cousins joined the business in high school. The 10nth eventually became a priest. As they became adults, the cousins replaced their fathers as department heads (Grocery, Produce, Meat, Non-Foods, Real Estate, etc) Then eventually, the 5 brothers retired and the 9 cousins became the owning operators of the business with the oldest named CEO.     Watch https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html 

I recently tested two women for a Corporate Accounting Manager job for a private equity firm that owns several companies. Both were soundly qualified and made a credible interview impression. However, when I asked each one about their weaknesses and how they deal with them, they both cited experiences of not being taken seriously because of being women, particularly in male dominated industries. One mentioned that she is short in stature which may have added to the problem. One was in her early 30’s and the pother in her late 30’s. Each noted at least one other weakness, but it was surprising to me that being female was mentioned by either one of them as a personal shortcoming per se. That said, it must have felt real for them, but more from the standpoint of being a physical disability or handicap.   Watch: https://youtu.be/qj-ECmxMk5M 

Dr. Pat shares a red-flag experience where a candidate texted her demanding updates without context or professionalism. “If you’re abrupt with the CEO, how are you going to treat clients?” she asks. It was a deal-breaker. Dr. Mickey reinforces the importance of setting clear expectations for each team member’s role in hiring. He encourages leaders to not only bring people together for interviews but to help them understand their own unique value and how they complement each other.   Watch: https://youtu.be/iC5POyXmy5o 

From C-suite executives to solo entrepreneurs, no one can ignore its impact. As Dr. Pat pointed out, even top personal development leaders are rebuilding their platforms with AI at the core. So, how do you adapt? How do you evolve? And most importantly, how do you change in a way that is authentic and lasting? Watch https://youtu.be/TvrykAWK4-E