The Science of Leading

Discover how forward-thinking companies are embracing paperless onboarding in 2025, boosting efficiency, accuracy, and employee engagement. Claire and Edwin address the high costs of manual paperwork, the essential steps to digital transformation, and showcase a real-world success story from Instacart.

Employee turnover is one of the costliest problems companies face, but the right assessment tools can dramatically reduce churn. Claire Monroe and Edwin Carrington break down the science, strategies, and real-world examples that help organizations hire smarter, retain talent, and build stronger teams.

Claire and Edwin dive into how cognitive assessments transform the hiring process—from uncovering thinking skills that resumes miss, to building high-performing teams and reducing costly mis-hires. They break down the science, practical applications, and real-world impact of these tests in today’s workforce.

Workforce optimization isn’t just about hiring more people—it’s about strategically aligning employees, technology, and business goals for true organizational growth. In this episode, Claire and Edwin dive into the science and tools that turn teams from busy to brilliant, exploring how behavioral data, smart strategy, and continuous measurement transform the workplace.

Gen Z is transforming hiring strategies and demanding new approaches to recruitment, retention, and company culture. Claire Monroe and Edwin Carrington break down the latest trends, values, and practical tactics for attracting and keeping Gen Z talent—no ping-pong tables required.

This episode dives into the real costs of hiring the wrong person and unpacks common recruitment mistakes seen in organizations. Claire and Edwin share research-backed strategies for making smarter hires, moving beyond gut feeling to smart, structured processes that boost team performance.

Discover the science and strategies behind building teams that consistently outperform. Claire Monroe and Edwin Carrington unpack the architecture of high-performing teams—from intentional hiring and psychological safety to leveraging data for lasting alignment. Actionable, research-backed advice for leaders who want to engineer team excellence, not leave it to chance.

Hiring isn’t a guessing game—it's a science. In this episode, Claire and Edwin break down the practical strategies behind smarter, data-driven hiring decisions. Discover how to go beyond gut instinct with assessment tools, culture-focused strategies, and actionable frameworks to build stronger teams.

Modern hiring has gone virtual, but most organizations still struggle to make the leap from in-person habits. In this episode, Claire and Edwin unpack science-backed strategies for building a standout remote hiring process—from pre-interview experiences to project-based assessments and onboarding. Discover how to future-proof your team and avoid the biggest virtual hiring mistakes.

Discover how strategic, data-driven hiring transforms organizations. Claire and Edwin unpack the crucial steps for building a proactive talent pipeline, showcase real-world examples of standout employer branding, and reveal why skills-based hiring is the future of strong teams.