Archived Episodes

Organizational Culture

I recall attending a seminar where the recruiter-presenter was talking about the importance of cultural fit in hiring the right people.…

January 20, 2026

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Encore: Think Like an Owner, Act Like an Owner!

How does one think and act like an owner?Unemployment numbers are creeping up. Job openings are becoming scarcer. Businesses are being…

December 24, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Think Like an Owner, Act Like an Owner!

How does one think and act like an owner?Unemployment numbers are creeping up. Job openings are becoming scarcer. Businesses are being…

December 16, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Encore: Don’t Get Fired Before You’re Hired!-Job Seeker’s Special III:

The job interview is often the defining moment in the hiring process. It is your opportunity to make a strong first…

December 2, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Confessions of a Business Psychologist: One of My Biggest Failures; One of My Biggest Successes

In my long career of testing people for jobs, I’ve had some key ups and downs in calling whether job candidates…

November 18, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Celebrating A Great Human Resources Career

Today, I’m honored to introduce my terrific guest, Kathy Rosati, the Vice President HR of the Philadelphia Contributionship. TPC is a…

November 4, 2025

Host: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D.

Guest: Kathy Rosati

Succession Part 2: Interview with a 2nd Generation Business Owner

This is Dr. Mickey Fineberg, and our show is Inside the Mind of Hiring. Today we’re going to discuss leadership succession…

October 21, 2025

Host: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D.

Guest: Bob Cohen

Succession!

I loved the Netflix series Succession. Every time I viewed an episode I had fond memories of my regional, Italian-family-owned supermarket…

October 7, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Predicting Successful Project Leaders

In the summer of 2017, a warehouse and distribution center design/build company came to us with the objective of creating a…

September 16, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Not being taken seriously? No Victims Allowed!

I recently tested two women for a Corporate Accounting Manager job for a private equity firm that owns several companies. Both…

September 2, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Great Hiring Teams: How They Work, What They Ensure

Dr. Pat shares a red-flag experience where a candidate texted her demanding updates without context or professionalism. “If you’re abrupt with…

August 5, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

The Courage to Speak One’s Mind: Telling People What They Need to Hear, Not What They Want to Hear

Recently, I had the opportunity to assess a VP of Operations candidate for a media company navigating the complex terrain of…

July 15, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

When Thinking Skills Really Matter

  Every hiring decision is a calculated risk—especially when it comes to roles that demand complex problem-solving, like sales engineers. So…

June 3, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

Don’t Get Fired Before You’re Hired!-Job Seeker’s Special III:

The job interview is often the defining moment in the hiring process. It is your opportunity to make a strong first…

February 4, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili

The Job Seeker’s Special: Rising from the crowd to an offer!

In today’s competitive job market, standing out as a candidate is more crucial than ever. While job openings remain plentiful in…

January 7, 2025

Hosts: Dr. Mickey Fineberg Ph.D., Dr. Pat Baccili