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The Science of Leading
Powered by the experts at OAD, The Science of Leading is your behind-the-scenes guide to smarter hiring, stronger teams, and workplace strategies that actually work. Whether you’re a busy HR leader, a founder scaling fast, or a manager navigating team dynamics, this podcast helps you cut through the noise with real, research-backed insights.
Episodes
- The Science of Leading
Team Dynamics Assessments: A Practical Playbook for Better Team Performance
undefinedThis episode of The Science of Leading walks HR leaders, founders, and managers through a practical, step‑by‑step playbook for running a team dynamics…
- The Science of Leading
Recruit Talent: Strategic Guide to Hiring Top Talent
In this episode of The Science of Leading, Claire Monroe and Edwin Carrington unpack what it really takes to recruit top talent in 2026—beyond flashy…
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Work Motivations: A Practical Framework to Improve Employee Motivation and Satisfaction
This episode of The Science of Leading gives HR and People leaders a practical, research-backed framework to understand and improve employee motivation and…
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Performance Tracking: How to Track Employee Performance and Improve Team Outcomes
This episode of The Science of Leading breaks down how to build a practical, trust-based performance tracking system in organizations with 50+ employees…
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Mastering The Metrics Of Team Success
Dive into what makes teams truly effective beyond just results by exploring sustainable outcomes and key performance elements. Learn how to select the right…
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Rethink Data to Drive Smarter Decisions
Dive into what it truly means to be data-driven by starting with clear decisions and gathering the right insights. Discover how quality, consistency, and…
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Mastering Data Based Decisions
Dive into what it truly means to adopt a data based approach in hiring and leadership, avoiding pitfalls of gut-driven choices. Claire and Edwin share…
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Mastering Performance Tracking for Smarter Teams
Discover how regular performance tracking transforms subjective reviews into objective insights that empower managers and employees. Learn to choose meaningful…
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What Causes Employee Turnover?
Dive into the realities of employee turnover and discover how to read your data beyond the averages. Claire and Edwin share actionable strategies that tackle…
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Fueling Drive in the Workplace
Dive into what truly motivates employees beyond perks and pay. Discover practical strategies to boost intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, create positive work…
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Mastering Recruiting Tools for Smarter Hiring
Dive into the must-have recruiting tools that streamline hiring by reducing friction and boosting efficiency. Claire and Edwin break down the five essential…
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Cracking the Code of Job Fit
Dive into why hiring often feels like a guessing game and learn the crucial distinction between person-job and person-organization fit. Discover proven…
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AI Meets Human Insight in Hiring
Explore how AI is reshaping recruitment by speeding up candidate screening and uncovering hidden talent, while experts Claire and Edwin discuss the crucial…
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How Data-Driven HR Changes Everything
Data-driven strategies are revolutionizing HR, but the journey comes with obstacles. Claire and Edwin explore the power, pitfalls, and real-world value of…
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Building Better Leaders and Transforming Workplace Culture
Explore actionable strategies for developing stronger leaders and shifting company culture. Claire Monroe and Edwin Carrington discuss research-backed…
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Unlocking Team Performance with Leadership Behaviors
Explore how emotional intelligence, leadership styles, and clear team behaviors drive team effectiveness and successful project outcomes. Claire and Edwin…
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From Gut Feeling to Great Teams: The Real Power of Data-Driven HR
Discover how organizations are using data-driven HR strategies to revolutionize hiring, performance, and employee experience. Claire Monroe and Edwin…
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Future-Proofing Teams Through Data and Continuous Learning
Explore how data-driven leadership, future-ready talent practices, and modern learning strategies come together to build resilient, adaptable teams. Claire and…
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Beyond the Annual Review: Smarter Strategies for High-Performing Teams
Claire Monroe and Edwin Carrington go inside modern performance management—why annual reviews alone won’t cut it, how the world’s best companies cultivate…
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Cracking the Code on Employee Turnover
In this episode, Claire and Edwin break down what really drives employees to leave and the data-driven strategies that help organizations keep their best…
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Getting Real About Data-Driven HR
This episode explores the why and how of using data to make better HR decisions, from improving hiring and engagement to building a more equitable and…
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How Data-Driven Hiring is Transforming Talent Decisions
Explore how organizations are moving from intuition-led hiring to data-driven recruitment, unlocking measurable improvements in quality, speed, and fairness…
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Talent Acquisition That Works: Building Modern Recruiting Engines
Discover the research-backed strategies behind successful talent acquisition in 2025. Claire Monroe and Edwin Carrington break down how employer branding, data…
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The Best Ways to Predict Job Success
Which hiring methods actually work? Claire and Edwin break down the latest data on hiring strategies—comparing resumes, interviews, assessments, and AI tools…
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AI in Hiring: Balancing Efficiency and the Human Touch
How can organizations leverage AI in recruitment without trading away empathy and fairness? This episode dives into the research, risks, and real-world…
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Humanizing AI in Hiring
Explore how organizations can blend AI and automation with genuine human connection to create a hiring experience that's both efficient and personal. Claire…
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Unlocking High-Potential Talent
In this episode, Claire and Edwin untangle the difference between high performers and high potentials, reveal why most high-potential programs miss the mark…
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Recruitment Automation That Works
Join Claire and Edwin as they explore what makes recruitment automation software effective—and how AI is changing the hiring game. We’ll break down the…
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What Really Motivates High-Performing Teams
Claire and Edwin dig into the real science behind employee motivation, debunking myths and sharing evidence-based strategies that actually move the needle…
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Motivation at Work: Myths, Models, and Measurable Impact
Work motivation isn't just an HR buzzword—it's a cornerstone of high-performing organizations. In this episode, Claire and Edwin unpack the science-backed…
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Motivation Mechanics: How to Ignite Teams and Drive Results
What truly motivates people at work, and how should leaders respond in a fast-changing, digital-first business landscape? Dive into the essential science and…
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Uncovering the Roots of Turnover
Why do talented people leave organizations, and how can leaders spot the warning signs before retention problems spiral? Claire and Edwin dissect the real root…
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Rethinking Turnover
Why do so many companies misread the signs of turnover? Claire and Edwin probe common misconceptions and explore how scientific insights reshape retention…
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Breaking the Myth of High Turnover
Claire and Edwin explore the underlying causes behind high employee turnover and debunk common misconceptions about why people leave organizations. They…
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What Makes Data-Driven Leadership Work
Dive into the fundamentals of data-driven leadership with Claire and Edwin. This episode explores how real-time people data is transforming smarter hiring…
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Making Data-Driven Decisions That Actually Improve Performance
Most organizations claim to be data-driven, but few actually turn analysis into impact. In this episode, Edwin and Claire break down how high-performing…
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Unlocking Leadership Potential with Science
Dive into the world of leadership testing and discover how data-driven assessments are reshaping team performance and organizational growth. Claire and Edwin…
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Mirrors and Milestones: Unlocking Leadership with Self-Assessment
Claire and Edwin dig into how self-assessment shapes effective managers, the power of understanding your leadership style, and turning feedback into action…
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Transforming Managers into Leaders
Discover how targeted leadership coaching bridges the gap between managing and inspiring, turning managers into influential leaders who fuel engagement…
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Building Leadership That Lasts
Dive into the science of leadership development, exploring why so many programs fall short and what organizations can do to build a leadership journey that…
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Building Better Leaders: The Science of Effective Leadership Training
What transforms leadership training from generic to game-changing? Claire and Edwin explore why structure and science matter, the essential components of a…
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The Three Pillars of Effective Leadership Development
In this episode, Claire and Edwin break down the science-backed foundations of leadership growth. From self-awareness and emotional intelligence to critical…
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The Art and Science of Writing Effective Job Descriptions
A job description is a company’s first impression—and a strategic tool for attracting the right talent. Claire Monroe and Edwin Carrington break down the key…
- The Science of Leading
Driving Growth with Modern HR Solutions
Discover how corporate HR solutions shift from basic administration to strategic business drivers. Claire and Edwin break down how automation, data analytics…
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The Case for Paperless Onboarding
Discover how forward-thinking companies are embracing paperless onboarding in 2025, boosting efficiency, accuracy, and employee engagement. Claire and Edwin…
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Cutting Turnover in Half with Smarter Hiring
Employee turnover is one of the costliest problems companies face, but the right assessment tools can dramatically reduce churn. Claire Monroe and Edwin…
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The Power of Cognitive Assessments in Smarter Hiring
Discover the science and strategies behind building teams that consistently outperform. Claire Monroe and Edwin Carrington unpack the architecture of…
- The Science of Leading
Workforce Optimization That Works
Workforce optimization isn’t just about hiring more people—it’s about strategically aligning employees, technology, and business goals for true organizational…
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Gen Z at Work
Gen Z is transforming hiring strategies and demanding new approaches to recruitment, retention, and company culture. Claire Monroe and Edwin Carrington break…
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Engineering High-Performing Teams
Discover the science and strategies behind building teams that consistently outperform. Claire Monroe and Edwin Carrington unpack the architecture of…
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Game-Changing Hiring: Data, Culture, and the Science of Fit
Claire and Edwin dive into how cognitive assessments transform the hiring process—from uncovering thinking skills that resumes miss, to building…
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Virtual Hiring that Works
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…
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Stop Scrambling—Start Hiring Strategically
Discover how strategic, data-driven hiring transforms organizations. Claire and Edwin unpack the crucial steps for building a proactive talent pipeline…
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Good on Paper Isn’t Good Enough
This episode explores how behavioral interview questions and science-backed assessments reveal the real qualities that drive team success. Claire and Edwin…
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How to Hire the Right People—Backed by Behavioral Data
This episode unpacks why most hiring processes fall short and how to build a system that truly attracts and retains top talent. Claire and Edwin dissect the…
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Stop Hiring the Best Talker: Ask These 5 Interview Questions Instead
This episode dives into why traditional interviews fall short and how science-backed questions reveal true candidate potential. Claire and Edwin dissect five…
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Beyond the Resume: How to Hire People Who Actually Stick
This episode unpacks how intentional, data-driven hiring transforms organizations. Claire and Edwin dive into proven frameworks, tools, and real-world examples…
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How Smart Companies Are Reinventing Recruitment
This episode breaks down why traditional hiring methods fall short and explores the science-backed strategies that set top companies apart. Claire and Edwin…
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Why Most Interviews Fail — And What to Do Instead
Discover how to transform interviews from outdated routines into strategic tools for uncovering genuine talent and cultural fit. Claire and Edwin break down…
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The Hidden Reason Great Hires Don’t Work Out
Resumes and skills tell only half the story. In this episode, Claire and Edwin reveal why hiring for fit is the real secret to building thriving teams, and how…