Might have started out as a good idea, but it went off track. The interviews have been too over the top in an attempt to “make it fun”, but the result has been unprofessional and a lost opportunity.
I’m guessing the Managers who are being interviewed are under pressure to play along with some higher-up’s goofy engagement ideas, but I would decline participation unless I had 100% control over the questions being asked.
As an employee, these are just a few of the questions I am interested in hearing honest and authentic answers to:
- What did you do differently from others to help you get to where you are today?
- How are you helping your employees to succeed and reach their full potential?
- What are you excited about in your LOB?
- How are you setting a good example for your team?
- What are the important traits you look for when hiring a new employee??
- What books do you recommend on Leadership?
- To female leaders with daughters or nieces: What will you tell your daughter/niece about getting ahead as a woman in the financial industry? Would you advise your daughter/niece to go in to the financial industry?
- How are you managing work/life balance?
- What are some of the challenges you are facing as a leader at Wells Fargo?
- How do you manage your time effectively in the face of competing priorities and distractions?
- What was your Major, and how did it help you get to where you are today?
- What are you doing to enhance collaboration on your team?
I have a lot more questions to add if the poor soul who is in charge of this mess is interested.
This is a business, not a social club. Let’s let our leaders lead and let’s keep our eye on the ball.