The Simulation: why the best interview is actually a paid project
Stop guessing in interviews and start testing with paid try-out projects. Learn how to assess responsiveness, trainability, and actual work quality before hiring.
Ben Schmidt
7 minGeneral
247 posts
The Dopamine Deficit: Turning the Most Boring Parts of Business Into a Game
A deep dive into the psychology of gamification in the workplace. We explore how to use leaderboards, streaks, and feedback loops to transform compliance training from a chore into a culture builder.
Ben Schmidt
8 min
The Mathematics of Momentum: Why Celebrating Small Wins is a Strategic Necessity
An exploration of the neuroscience of motivation and why waiting for the big milestone is a recipe for burnout. We discuss how to operationalize the 'progress principle'to build high-performing, resilient teams.
Ben Schmidt
8 min
The Hidden Currency: Why Your IQ Can't Save You When the Room Goes Quiet
An in-depth look at why emotional intelligence is the primary predictor of success in small teams, exploring the biology of mirror neurons, the decoding of employee silence, and how to operationalize empathy.
Ben Schmidt
7 min
The Courage to Turn the Ship: distinguishing between grit and delusion
A guide for business owners on identifying when to pivot. Learn to distinguish between healthy persistence and dangerous stubbornness to save your business.
Ben Schmidt
8 min
The Silence at the Top: Navigating the Structural Isolation of Leadership
A deep dive into the psychological toll of entrepreneurial loneliness, the science of decision fatigue, and practical strategies for building peer networks and leveraging technology to regain perspective.
Ben Schmidt
8 min
The Empty Chair at 5:30 PM: Why Your Team’s Overtime is a Sign of Failure, Not Dedication
An analysis of why long hours hurt productivity and how efficiency tools create work-life harmony. We explore the biology of rest, the role of automation in buying back time, and how leaders set the tone for leaving on time.
Ben Schmidt
7 min
The Silent Struggle: Why Your Best People Fail Quietly and How to Catch Them Before They Fall
A guide for managers on identifying early signs of employee training gaps using data and empathy. Learn to distinguish between behavioral issues and skill deficits to reduce turnover.
Ben Schmidt
8 min
The End of the Corner Office Perk: Why Executive Coaching Should Be for Everyone
An analysis of how AI is democratizing executive coaching. We explore the benefits of coaching for entry-level staff, the cost barrier of human coaches, and how technology can scale leadership development to the entire org chart.
Ben Schmidt
5 min
The Forensic Reference Check: digging up the truth before you sign the offer
Stop treating reference checks as a formality. Learn the psychological tactics and specific questions that reveal a candidate's true work ethic and potential.
Ben Schmidt
7 min