In a recent conversation with someone on the short list for the senior most position in an organization, they asked me what should they focus on in their final interviews.<\/p>\n
In response to their question, I reminded myself there are critical decision points in this process whether you selecting a new hire or considering promoting a current employee. Those critical decision points also exist if you are the candidate exploring whether you would accept an offer or embrace an expanded role.<\/p>\n
In those decision points something is asked and answered. A specific moment where an insight is made, a conclusion drawn, and a decision about whether and how to move forward is made. Sometimes we miss the moment and wonder afterwards where did it go wrong or where did it go right.<\/p>\n
Can we anticipate those moments, even orchestrate them? Can we Penn-point them and take advantage of them?<\/p>\n
Here are three questions you can ask to create those moments that get or give you answers you need to make decisions<\/p>\n
Try those questions out or reframe them in your own words. If the other person tilts their head, stutters, or says aloud that\u2019s a good question, you know you are tapping into a critical layer of information that is off-script and potentially more authentic.<\/p>\n
Comment below or message me if you want to hear more about what underlies each question.<\/p>\n
My more general advice is to:<\/p>\n
Like this. Comment on it. Share it. Give me a call and ask me a few questions.<\/p>\n
I am sure I have 3 or 4 that I want to ask of you.<\/p>\n
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