Author: Leah

Half dozen the other: Campus bubbles, passive-aggressive toddlers, and doing nothing

August 5, 2022

Six(ish) things I’ve found interesting this week What If We Got Adoption All Wrong? I don’t know a lot about adoption, but realized I’d unquestioningly swallowed the cultural narratives about it being an unmitigated good. This essay from Design Mom‘s newsletter added nuance to how I view adoption and was a sobering reminder of how … More Half dozen the other: Campus bubbles, passive-aggressive toddlers, and doing nothing

Why “what’s your greatest weakness?” is a useless interview question

August 2, 2022

Even if you have a lot of experience hiring, it can be easy to underestimate how difficult it is to write good interview questions. It should take you a fair amount of time and effort if you want to make the most of each conversation. This entry will be the first in a series on … More Why “what’s your greatest weakness?” is a useless interview question

Half dozen the other: Music, walks, and bungled office plans

July 15, 2022

Six(ish) things I’ve found interesting this week The Sociology of John Mayer’s Outfit Guidance I found this writer, W. David Marx, on Twitter this week. I love reading about the psychology and sociology of people’s consumption choices, and this piece is right up that alley. I’m a Short Afternoon Walk and You’re Putting Way Too … More Half dozen the other: Music, walks, and bungled office plans

What to do when a rejected candidate asks for feedback

July 14, 2022

Here’s part two of yesterday’s post, “How to turn someone down for a job when you’re the hiring manager.” So you’ve rejected a finalist for a job and they’ve asked for feedback. What do you say? This can be challenging for a few reasons, not the least of which that it puts you on the … More What to do when a rejected candidate asks for feedback

How to turn someone down for a job when you’re the hiring manager

July 13, 2022

Turning down candidates is one of the un-fun parts of being a hiring manager. It’s not enjoyable to disappoint people, and some people get testy or weepy or awkward when they’re disappointed. But I’m a firm believer in doing unsuccessful candidates the courtesy of closing the loop, especially once they reach a certain stage in … More How to turn someone down for a job when you’re the hiring manager

Hi again

July 8, 2022

It’s a bit hard to believe I’ve had this site for seven years. Not that I’ve exactly been active on it for much of that time, but here’s my attempt at resurrection. A few things have changed since my last introduction. I now live abroad and have been working in the talent/people world for about … More Hi again