Get Hired with Andrew Seaman How to Show Off Your Leadership Skills as a Job Applicant
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Aug 6, 2025 Shane Hatton, a team culture expert and author of 'Let's Talk Culture', shares insights on navigating workplace dynamics and leadership during job searches. He demystifies the concept of company culture and highlights the value of diverse perspectives in hiring. Shane emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-presentation in interviews, offering strategies to position oneself as a leader. Listeners learn how to align their personal values with potential employers and ask the right questions about workplace culture.
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Diversity Enhances Team Success
- Familiarity in teams makes us comfortable but limits success.
- Diverse perspectives double success rates despite initial discomfort.
Understanding Company Culture Deeply
- Culture includes unseen values and observable behaviors learned in groups.
- Asking about behaviors helps determine if you can truly belong in a company.
Use Stories and Observations to Gauge Culture
- Ask new employees for observations and long-term ones for stories about team dynamics.
- Use their experiences to uncover underlying values and culture.
