Executive Diaries

Ep 12: Where Has the Art of the Interview Gone? — The Employer’s Perspective - Part 1

Erica Hansen

In this episode of Executive Diaries: Confessions from the C-Suite, Erica Hansen, CEO of The Wisdom Collective Companies, tackles a question every leader should be asking — where has the art of the interview gone?

Speaking from decades of leadership and hiring experience, Erica breaks down the employer side of today’s chaotic job market — exposing the costly mistakes companies make when interviewing, hiring, and setting expectations. From misrepresentation and disorganization to poor communication and cultural mismatches, she reveals how these missteps lead to burnout, bad hires, and reputational damage.

Through real-world insights and candid examples, Erica teaches leaders how to bring transparency, structure, and integrity back to the hiring process — ensuring the right people, in the right roles, for the right reasons.