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: The Power and Urgency of Self-Reinvention

From C-suite executives to solo entrepreneurs, no one can ignore its impact. As Dr. Pat pointed out, even top personal development…

January 6, 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

Presidential Politics (Uh Oh!): Perception, Perception, Perception!

Dr. Mickey opens with a bold premise: the President is essentially the CEO of the United States. With that in mind,…

August 19, 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

The Power and Urgency of Self-Reinvention

From C-suite executives to solo entrepreneurs, no one can ignore its impact. As Dr. Pat pointed out, even top personal development…

July 1, 2025

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

You Can’t Change Your Stripes or DNA, But You Can Shift Your Attitudes and Behavior

Hiring for leadership isn’t just about resumes or even impressive interviews. It’s about deeply understanding human behavior—and sometimes betting on the…

June 17, 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

The Importance of Clear Job Specs; What Might Happen if They’re Not

Every hiring decision is a pivotal choice—one that can make or break not just a team, but an entire organization. When…

May 20, 2025

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

Drop It Like It’s Hot! Snoop’s Interview of the VP Operations/AI

We’ve got a fascinating—and yes, entertaining—episode to share this week from Inside the Mind of Hiring. If you caught our last…

May 6, 2025

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

What A VP Ops Hiring Team!

In our latest episode of Inside the Mind of Hiring, we tackled a fascinating question: What makes an ideal hiring team…

April 15, 2025

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

The AI Executive Profile

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how businesses operate. Yet, as organizations race to…

April 1, 2025

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

C-Suite Hiring: What to Keep in Mind

Hiring for C-suite positions is one of the most critical decisions a company makes. These executives shape the direction of the…

March 18, 2025

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

Ensuring Right-Fit Selections: The Power of Hiring Teams

In today’s fast-paced business environment, hiring the right candidate is more critical than ever. But too often, companies rely on a…

March 4, 2025

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

The Hiring Manager’s Challenge: Ensuring Right Fit Selections for Hiring Managers and Job Seekers

  Hiring the right people is one of the most critical challenges for any business. Traditional hiring methods—interviews, reference checks, and…

February 18, 2025

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