Inside the Mind of Hiring with Dr. Mickey Fineberg: Business Psychologists Enabling the Selection and Preparation of Great Leaders: Drop It Like It’s Hot! Snoop’s Interview of the VP Operations/AI

We’ve got a fascinating—and yes, entertaining—episode to share this week from Inside the Mind of Hiring. If you caught our last episode, you know we’re deep in the process of hiring a Vice President of Operations and AI for a manufacturing company that designs and installs glass façades on commercial buildings across the U.S.
This is no ordinary company, and it’s no ordinary hire. As a business psychologist, my role in the hiring process includes conducting executive assessments to ensure candidates align with the company’s needs, values, and culture. The search firm did their job and brought us a strong contender. Now, the assessment begins—with a twist.
In this episode, we simulate an interview between our candidate, played by the talented Dr. Pat embodying Viola Davis, and yours truly—channeling none other than Snoop Dogg (because why not keep it fun while diving deep?). The hiring team opted for individual interviews to gain diverse perspectives on each candidate—an approach that helps prevent groupthink and allows a fuller picture to emerge.

Watch https://youtu.be/hvgGS2F1swM