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Ever rule someone out because they were negative about their last employer?
The traditional thinking says it’s a huge no-no.
How about looking down at someone who’s looking for better work-life balance?
Companies use it as a selling point. But if a job seeker says that, it’s code for they don’t want to work hard. Or something like that.
We’ve created this weird communication norm with interviews. Job seekers are expected to master the Say The Right Thing Dance.
All this talk of radical candor. But we make everyone rehearse the opposite before they even join the team.
Do we all secretly want groupthink and yes-men?
“The job sucked. My boss was an a$$hole” is a refreshing answer. That teammate will tell you when you’ve got a stupidity leak.
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Repeat after me: do not talk politics at work. Or on LinkedIn.
Or in job interviews. Or on first dates. Or at Thanksgiving dinner.
Unfortunately for those of us in the business world, 2025 ruined it. There’s just no way around the fact that tariffs are the issue driving the business climate right now. Every client, candidate, and partner is asking about it—or struggling because of it.
So maybe, just maybe, talking policy isn’t just okay—it’s necessary. Dare I say, productive.
So get ready for a little nuance from Jeff Smith and James Hornick in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 107, “Talk Policy, Not Politics”
Episode 107