If you’re being called in for interviews but don’t get the job, it’s possible that something you’re doing is raising red flags, causing the interviewer to question your suitability for the position. A recent survey found that the most concerning red flags range from obvious mistakes like lying, to more subtle slip-ups that job seekers might not even be aware of. The most concerning behavior from job candidates — by a significant margin — is dishonesty, with 63% of hiring managers saying they view it as the biggest red flag. Hiring managers see rude language or behavior as a red flag in potential hires. Despite your technical skills being strong, hiring managers are often also judging your interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Criticizing or badmouthing previous employers is also a red flag with 62% of executives viewing badmouthing as a deal-breaker. Lastly, being unprepared can harm you in more ways than simply not knowing about the company’s background. For example, being inadequately prepared can cause some people to panic during interviews, leading them to overtalk and fill the silence with unnecessary details. Use these tips to support your interview preparation and have a better chance at getting an offer.

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4 Leadership Styles in Church: Strategies to Navigate Them

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Sadly, I have worked with numerous leaders who disqualified themselves from leadership and no matter how well they started or what heights they achieved, needlessly did not finish well.

I thought a lot about that this lately.  Let me explain.

Leadership is a dynamic and ever-changing responsibility.  As the world evolves, so do the challenges leaders face.  In 2025, the pace of change and complexity in the marketplace are higher than ever, making leadership both exhilarating and daunting.  While every leader steps into their role with the hope of success, many fall short.  Here are ten reasons why leaders fail in 2025 and how you can avoid these pitfalls.

The following are five things novice leaders do that advance leaders don’t:

Novice leaders minimize experience, advanced leaders don’t.

On Thursday, May 24th, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 in double overtime in the NHL’s Western Conference Finals.  It is the Oilers second trip to the conference finals in three seasons.  Their experience is proving valuable.

What Really Motivates You at Work?

A Warning To The Smartest Person In The Room (briandoddonleadership.com)

So you are the smartest person in the room.  You know who you are.  We all know who you are.  Take pride in that.  You have worked hard.  You are intuitive and insightful.  But be careful.

The smartest person in the room always falls into one of two categories – the ones we like and the ones we do not.  Let’s take a look at the difference:

The Smartest Person In The Room We Like

What Needs to Change About DEI — and What Doesn’t

Organizations and their leaders have endeavored to create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations in one way or another since the mid-1960s, even as the sociopolitical climate around these efforts has fluctuated.

Leading the 6-Generation Workforce

10 Signs You Are A Leadership Bully (briandoddonleadership.com)

Have you ever been bullied?  Bullying is a huge issue in our society and constantly in the news.  This problem has always existed and currently exists in leadership as well.

The following are 10 ways to know if you are a bully as a leader.  Why am I speaking directly to leaders here?  Because the people you are there to serve already know you’re a bully.