Chris and Roberto dive into a tricky topic: favoritism. They explore how even well-intentioned leaders fall into the trap of favoring employees who share their interests or background, and why recognizing this bias is crucial for a healthy team culture. 👥

Here's what we covered:

🕵️‍♂️ Spotting the bias: How to recognize when you are favoring a team member, even when it starts with something innocent like shared music tastes or hobbies.

🗣️ Listening to the team: Why sarcasm from your direct reports (like calling someone "the boss's son") is often a red flag for hidden favoritism that needs addressing. 🚩

📝 Fair performance reviews: A practical exercise to ensure you are judging performance objectively by applying the same praise and critique criteria to every team member.

⏱️ The time audit: Checking how much non-work time you spend with specific peers to detect unconscious preference and balance your attention.

🛡️ Navigating a biased boss: Strategies for employees dealing with a leader who plays favorites, from building bridges with the "favorite" to knowing when it's time to move on. 🚪

Humane leadership isn't about being perfect; it's about constant reflection. By acknowledging our natural human tendency to bond with those like us, we can work to ensure every team member gets a fair shot at success.

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Chris and Roberto explore what truly matters when leaders are hiring new team members—and it goes far beyond technical skills. They discuss why being a "good person," showing respect to everyone from the receptionist to the CEO, and demonstrating self-awareness are the deciding factors in landing the job. They share personal stories and practical advice on how to project your best self without being fake. ✨

Here's what we covered:

🌟 Beyond the resume: We discussed why humane leaders prioritize hiring compassionate, friendly teammates over candidates who are technically brilliant but difficult to work with. 📄

🏢 The "receptionist test": Chris and Roberto explained why your interaction with administrative staff, security guards, and waitstaff often matters more than your answers to technical questions. 👀

📹 Virtual etiquette: Practical tips for remote interviews, including the simple power of turning your camera on, smiling, and waving to build immediate rapport. 💻

🎭 Authentic self-awareness: We covered the importance of reading the room and managing your stress levels, while still remaining true to your personality to ensure a good cultural fit. 🧘‍♂️

🧩 Cultural alignment: Roberto shared insights on recognizing the difference between corporate and startup environments and adapting your approach without losing your identity. 🚀

Getting hired isn't just about what you know—it's about showing who you are and how you treat people when you think no one is watching. This week, we focus on how character and kindness can be your competitive advantage.

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Chris and Roberto tackle a critical leadership challenge: how to act and influence when decisions are outside your direct authority. They share personal experiences and practical advice on understanding different types of boundaries, knowing when to push them, and when to hold firm for the sake of integrity and the company's well-being. ✨

Here's what we covered:

• • ⚖️ Understanding your boundaries: We broke down the different types of limits leaders encounter, from hard lines like legal and financial rules to softer, more flexible social and hierarchical boundaries.

  • 🤝 Influencing beyond your role: Chris shared strategies for offering valuable input outside your designated area by starting with casual advice and gauging a colleague's openness to help.

  • 🦸‍♂️ Being a business hero: Roberto recounted a time he had to decisively cross a boundary to save his company's local operations, illustrating when taking a calculated risk is the right thing to do.

  • 🤔 Weighing the consequences: We discussed the importance of self-reflection and considering the potential positive or negative outcomes before stepping outside your prescribed role.

  • 🧘 Staying calm under pressure: Roberto offered a practical breathing exercise to help leaders remain centered and make clear-headed decisions in high-stakes moments.

  • 🛡️ Leading with integrity: We covered the non-negotiable importance of upholding compliance and company rules, and a leader's duty to guide their team to understand and respect these critical boundaries.

Humane leadership isn't just about managing your own team—it's about understanding the entire system and knowing how to navigate it. This week, we focus on how to be an effective leader by recognizing which boundaries are walls, which are fences, and which are simply lines in the sand.

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How do you handle situations that are important but fall outside your authority? What's your approach to influencing decisions without overstepping? Let's discuss how humane leaders can make an impact even when they don't have the final say. 💬

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