# Episode 818 - The Interview Was Great. The Employee Wasn’t.

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Podcast: [7 Minute Leadership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/7-minute-leadership-6109)
Published: 2026-09-06T00:01:37+00:00
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## Resource

What should leaders do when a promising new hire or manager fails to perform after a great interview? This episode explains how to diagnose performance gaps, coach struggling employees, improve hiring decisions, and recognize when potential needs to become performance. Host: Paul Falavolito Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , TikTok , LinkedIn , Substack , BlueSky , Threads , LinkTree , YouTube View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com Books by Paul Falavolito The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG The Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1Pf The 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8y The Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI Red Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

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