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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 5 MIN

Why smart hiring managers still make bad hiring decisions

from Hiring Without Guesswork · host Narmie

Hiring mistakes rarely come from poor intent or lack of experience. They come from how decisions are made udner pressure. In this episode, we unpack why capable, intelligent leaders still get hiring wrong and why confidence, experience and good conversations are not reliable decision tools. This episode is a clear starting point for rethinking how you interview.

Hiring mistakes rarely come from poor intent or lack of experience. They come from how decisions are made udner pressure. In this episode, we unpack why capable, intelligent leaders still get hiring wrong and why confidence, experience and good conversations are not reliable decision tools. This episode is a clear starting point for rethinking how you interview.

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Hiring mistakes rarely come from poor intent or lack of experience. They come from how decisions are made udner pressure. In this episode, we unpack why capable, intelligent leaders still get hiring wrong and why confidence, experience and good...

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