E129: Hiring Smart: Finding Candidates Who Truly Care with These Six Interview Questions
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
Release Date: 04/30/2025
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E129: Hiring Smart: Finding Candidates Who Truly Care with These Six Interview Questions
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger tackles the challenge of hiring dedicated employees in small and mid-sized businesses. He introduces six essential interview questions designed to help business owners find candidates who not only fit the role but also genuinely care about their work. Drawing from his expertise in competency selection interviewing and insights from his book “,” Roger underscores the importance of understanding a candidate’s traits and past performance to ensure long-term success and employee retention. Roger further emphasizes that while skills can be taught, innate qualities like...
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This week, Roger welcomes Alex Weber, a dynamic figure celebrated for his accomplishments in sports, entertainment, and motivational speaking. As a former Division I athlete and the youngest college lacrosse coach to earn “Coach of the Year” honors, Alex shares his extraordinary journey. From transitioning into a TV host for American Ninja Warrior to becoming a successful stand-up comedian and an international keynote speaker, Alex offers fascinating insights into his multifaceted career. The episode delves into themes of resilience, grit, and the courage to embrace challenges. Alex...
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In this week’s episode, Roger sits down for a fascinating conversation with , a tech entrepreneur and musician who discovered a profound connection to music at a young age. Murray shares his journey of taking his first company public in his twenties and building a successful career in the tech industry. However, a personal tragedy led him to reconnect with his true passion—music—resulting in the creation of , an immersive experience that combines music and mindfulness to inspire healing and transformation. Through this innovative platform, Murray connects with people on a deep emotional...
info_outlineThis week, Roger tackles the challenge of hiring dedicated employees in small and mid-sized businesses. He introduces six essential interview questions designed to help business owners find candidates who not only fit the role but also genuinely care about their work. Drawing from his expertise in competency selection interviewing and insights from his book “An Insider's Guide to Business,” Roger underscores the importance of understanding a candidate’s traits and past performance to ensure long-term success and employee retention.
Roger further emphasizes that while skills can be taught, innate qualities like empathy and work ethic cannot. He highlights the value of competency selection interviewing, which focuses on asking specific questions about a candidate’s past experiences to assess their decision-making processes and level of dedication. Roger also shares practical questions to reveal how much a candidate truly cares about their work, such as exploring their toughest challenges, sources of motivation, and overall commitment. This structured approach helps business owners refine their hiring practices and secure top talent for sustainable growth.
Topics Include:
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Understanding Competency Selection Interviewing
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The Value of Measuring Traits Over Skills
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Key Questions to Gauge Candidate Commitment
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Implementing Roger’s Six Essential Questions
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How to Elevate Your Hiring Process
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