No Bullsh!t Leadership 5 Interview Questions That Expose the Bullsh!tters
4 snips
Dec 2, 2025 Discover five crucial interview questions that can unveil genuine talent while exposing those who exaggerate their abilities. Hiring can be risky, and interviews are the perfect opportunity to differentiate between doers and talkers. Dive into the importance of competency-based questions and learn why cultural fit isn't everything. Explore real-world examples, like Brian Kelly's experience at LSU, to highlight the costs of poor hiring decisions. Get ready to transform your interview process and reduce hiring mistakes!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
LSU's Costly Coaching Mistake
- Martin G Moore recounts LSU hiring Brian Kelly on a 10-year, $95 million deal and the poor results that followed.
- The firing cost LSU tens of millions and highlighted risks in long executive contracts.
Limit Contractual Exit Risk
- Include termination-for-convenience clauses in executive contracts to limit buyout risk.
- Avoid excessively long guaranteed contracts that lock you into costly exits.
Own The Hiring Risk Yourself
- Don't outsource hiring risk entirely to HR, recruiters, or search firms; the hiring manager must own diligence.
- Combine interviews with other tools (tests, references, contracts) to reduce hiring mistakes.