EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 8 MIN
Likable, Capable, or Aligned?
from CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel · host tentwentytwo / Culture Partners
In today's episode: What happens to a team when someone is brilliant but impossible to work with The third factor in hiring that most leaders overlook completely, and why it outranks both likability and skill Why "culture fit" is often just bias in disguise, and the subtle ways it sneaks into your hiring decisions CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica to discuss what actually makes someone a great hire, and why the answer might be a triangle! Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
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In today's episode: What happens to a team when someone is brilliant but impossible to work with The third factor in hiring that most leaders overlook completely, and why it outranks both likability and skill Why "culture fit" is often just bias in disguise, and the subtle ways it sneaks into your hiring decisions CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica to discuss what actually makes someone a great hire, and why the answer might be a triangle! Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn
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