This episode's question...

Recently, a former team member interviewed for a postion at my new company. Previously, this person had certain challenges that made them difficult to work with. I have concerns about them bringing those same issues with them now. I asked them about the issues, and they acknowldged the issue and discussed how they had grown from there. I'm skeptical. How do you balance knowledge you have of a person from the past and what they describe of their growth path over the years between then and now when deciding on whether or not to hire them?

Don't forget about our bookclub! We're currently reading Tribes by Seth Godin

Let's discuss Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein.

Next up - Tribes by Seth Godin.

In this episode, we also mention Jer's blog post, A New Leader's Bookshelf.

This episode's question...

How do you handle it when something happens at work that is unquestionably an affront to your principles, but the financial loss would be incredibly uncomfortable. Not disastrous, just very, very uncomfortable for you and your family.

Don't forget about the book club! Currently, we're reading Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein