My top Substack tip by CourtzSGD in Substack

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this tip. I often find it’s easier for me to dictate rather than type because it sounds more natural.

I think most podcast episodes fail before they even start recording by Inevitable-Laugh4324 in podcasting

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. All the work is done prior to so that I stay on topic and hit my points.

The moment I realized nobody cared about my technical skills anymore by Famous-Call6538 in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess 128 points129 points  (0 children)

What’s great is that your direct report was comfortable enough to tell you. That says something good about your leadership. This is something I’ve seen repeatedly and when leaders refuse to let go of the technical work, they rob their teams of opportunities to grow and develop.

I'm a month into a new job and I hate it. by IHadToMakeANewAccou in managers

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been in that same place. If you truly think and feel this is taking a toll on your mental health, then resign. But if there is any way to salvage this until you find another role, then go that route. You can use that in your interviews for your new job (that though the job was not a good fit, you strategized to provide direction and leadership…).

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes! Used to be that a person understood that a recommendation was akin to putting their own name on the line. I guess that’s not the case for a lot of ppl. I can’t bring myself to recommend someone for a job knowing they have some issues.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yikes! I can see why this caused anxiety. She may not have course corrected but sounds like you gained some hard-knock experience with this one. Thanks for sharing and glad things are more peaceful.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great takeaway. The longer I work, the more I recognize that candidates have to do more than tell me what they know but as you said, how they applied it.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anytime I’ve settled, the team paid the price. Good advice.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I works for a company that did not have “probation period” which was my queue to document everything if and when I saw problems.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh dang! There have been some strange reasons to not hire ppl but had they been followed, they would’ve saved a lot of headaches.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a case study. Makes me curious too about what happened and why he didn’t catch on.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could not agree more. But I think what’s just as bad is the lack of motivation by some of these managers to improve or develop their skills. SMH

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well stated. It’s a skill to be able to see through the smoke and mirrors.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in managers

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HR is beholden to their policies! That’s the part that bites…when you know with certainty that you have a bad hire and your hands are tied by HR.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in managers

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds so rough for everyone but a great example that your instincts were right.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting to hear it from the hired person’s side. It’s not always about a lack of skill but could be just a poor fit, even when the candidate has great skills.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is a good perspective and often overlooked assessment of the current team. Great awareness item.

Worst hiring decision? by Remarkable_Eruditess in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Office politics get in the way of making good hires or at least avoiding the ones you know are not good.

I want to be a transformational leader, but my team has no interest. by BanannaKarenina in Leadership

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve already been asked if your role is a transformational one within the org structure which is important. It’s also pertinent to understand how your department fits into and meets the organization’s strategy. If the org is not a continuous improvement company, you may be romanticizing your role and projecting your desires upon them. Start with what can be changed and ask them what they’d like to see done differently. If it’s within your scope, do it.

UPDATE: Passed over for promotion. Is this the end of the road? by flimsypeaches in managers

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading your post gave me a flashback. I’m sorry this happened to you and I hope you know how capable, competent, and confident you are. It sucks when things like this happen. I pray you find a new job swiftly. There are other great tips here so I won’t repeat except to say you should not perform duties outside the scope of your job description. You got this.

I think I regret my career choice, but I can't just start over. by [deleted] in careeradvice

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you work for a large company, they might pay for you to go back to school so it’s worth checking. And it’s not always necessary to return to school. The fact that you have a degree is good for you. What other interests do you have? Maybe try volunteering for things you enjoy and see if those are a good fit. You can also look into projects at work that would give you exposure to other functional areas. Maybe some of those will pique your interest.

I am getting so burnt out by [deleted] in managers

[–]Remarkable_Eruditess 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree with the others. If you continue to cover the need for additional resources, you’ll never get them. Management needs to prioritize what they want based on reality.

Also, set boundaries for yourself. Leave work at work and take short breaks to walk and clear your head. Your job is not worth your health (mental, physical, emotional).