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Blind Leaders; Their Self-Defeating Habits

Blind leaders can create cultures that drive out top performers through bad attitudes and practices, and self-defeating defense mechanisms. They too…

July 7, 2026

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

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The Leadership Breakdown: Fever, Fans, and The Commissioner's Cup

My colleague Dr. Pat and I were talking about women coaches in professional sports. The most understated agreements between team members,…

June 16, 2026

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

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When it’s Time to Say Goodbye

How do you feel when you have to say goodbye to someone or something you love? Maybe it’s a loved one…

June 10, 2026

Hosts: John J. Murphy, Dr. Pat Baccili

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Managers in the Middle

  You’re a middle-manager reporting to a senior exec or perhaps a Director. You have four direct reports and several indirect…

June 2, 2026

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

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The Futuristic Edge of Leadership

In prior episodes I described “people for all seasons” as the most equipped leaders for 2026 and beyond in a business…

May 5, 2026

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

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The 2026 Demand for Purpose Driven Leaders. Is it real?

In our last episode, we discussed the profile of the 2026 Executive as defined by a substantial executive search firm. We…

April 21, 2026

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

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Encore: The 2026 Executive

As a result of Covid and technology shifts, there are three major changes for executive hiring: 1.      Rise of Hybrid Leadership…

April 8, 2026

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

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The 2026 Executive

As a result of Covid and technology shifts, there are three major changes for executive hiring: 1.      Rise of Hybrid Leadership…

April 7, 2026

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

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Do You Think You are Live-Interview-Worthy for the Job of Your Life?

Do You Think You are Live-Interview-Worthy for the Job of Your Life? Inside the Mind of the Executive Hiring Team!  Getting to…

March 17, 2026

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

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After Hire, The Real Challenge

The hiring team did their job: Ensured qualified candidate sourcing (at least 3); Provided thorough and adept interviews and background reviews;…

March 3, 2026

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

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Adapting to Skills Based Organizations (SBO’s)

A skills-based organization (SBO) uses a dynamic system, that includes AI, to continuously map and update people’s skill and role requirements..…

February 17, 2026

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

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The kind of People Companies Want in 2026

This show will focus on the key characteristics that hiring managers are prioritizing for 2026 and likely a good bit beyond.…

February 3, 2026

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

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Understanding Career Through the Birth Chart

After nearly 20 years as a recruiter in Corporate America, I’ve watched the job market move in clear, repeatable cycles —…

January 27, 2026

Hosts: Jennie Sikes, Dr. Pat Baccili

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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

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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

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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:

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

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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

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

Not being taken seriously? No Victims Allowed!

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

Friendship is an Inside Job

Friendship is an Inside Job

Inspired by the work they have done with their own clients, Jacqueline and Chris explore why we are constantly looking outside…

August 11, 2025

Hosts: Jacqueline Wener-Kalbfleisch, Chris Kalbfleisch

Navigating the Future: 2025 Job Market Insights & Shifting Tides

Navigating the Future: 2025 Job Market Insights & Shifting Tides

We delve deep into the state of the 2025 job market, spotlighting industries on the rise and the skills job seekers…

June 11, 2025

Host: Ellen Stewart

Guest: Melanie Mitchell Wexler

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

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

What A VP Ops Hiring Team!

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

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