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Hiring with Integrity

Would You Follow Your Decision or Leadership’s Preference?

Ever faced a hiring dilemma where your choice clashed with leadership's preference? It's a tough spot to be in.

You've spent weeks interviewing candidates and decide on Candidate A.

Then, a senior leader, who wasn't involved in the process, strongly suggests hiring Candidate B instead. What do you do?

It is a tough moment, torn between your professional judgment and the need to maintain good relations with leadership.

This is more than just a hiring decision—it’s a test of integrity, leadership, and professional ethics.

Key Considerations:

🔹 Long-Term Impact: Will hiring the less-qualified candidate affect team performance and credibility? Think about the potential consequences on team dynamics.

🔹 Navigating Leadership Dynamics: How do you push back professionally while maintaining strong relationships with senior leaders?

How you handle situations like this shapes your leadership style and workplace culture.