2 essential interview questions

INC. THIS MORNING 2 essential interview questions Good morning, Humility is an undersung leadership skill. Those who toot their own horn the loudest often get the most attention, but a mountain of evidence shows that teams helmed by humble leaders tend to perform better, writes Inc.com columnist Jessica Stillman.  This means that if you're hiring for any sort of leadership position, you'll want to assess each candidate’s ability to empower others, acknowledge their own limitations, and learn from errors. But while screening for someone’s willingness to trumpet their accomplishments is easy, how do you get at a quieter trait like humility? Stillman points to two ideas from Wharton professor and organizational psychologist Adam Grant. Read her column to learn Grant’s two essential interview questions for assessing a candidate’s humility and their capacity to be a team player. JOIN US: Being a business owner means having to innovate constantly and navigate change. So Inc. , in partnership with Capital One Business, wants to help you figure out Your Next Move. Join us for a discussion with Michael Preysman, founder and CEO of Everlane, a leading retail brand that’s providing radical transparency within the supply chain. Preysman will share how Everlane’s commitment to creating ethical products that last has led the company to have 90 percent of its apparel made of recycled materials. Hear him talk about how the company stuck to its sustainability initiatives, navigated the pandemic, and developed its vision for the future of the fashion industry.  Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 12 p.m. ET Reserve your free spot. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: Inequality has cost the economy nearly $23 trillion since 1990, a new study found. It’s hurting your company, too. --Inc. The business community is split over the Biden administration’s order requiring many companies to implement vaccine mandates or weekly Covid-19 testing. --The Wall Street Journal Making entrepreneurship a community priority will be key to America’s economic recovery. Here’s why. --Inc. The CEOs of Chobani, Slack, Zillow, and 12 other companies shared their predictions for the future of work. --CNN It turns out that brick-and-mortar retailers are actually worse than online brands at building customer relationships. --Inc. ONE MORE THING: This founder had an idea for a cool product. Here’s why he pivoted away from it. --Inc. --Sophie Downes Assistant editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at sdownes@inc.com, and follow me on Twitter. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy