Episode 327: Hiring Beyond the Resume: The Ultimate Guide for Legal Professionals

In this episode, Molly interviews Jay Henderson, a performance and leadership expert, speaker, and author of The Lawyers Guide to Hiring Super-Stars. Jay has coached hundreds of attorneys across the U.S. and helps leaders understand the human side of performance—how natural performance bias and reducing interference quickly drive real results. He brings decades of insight into what makes people tick, perform, and thrive at work. Jay shares how his breakthrough assessment tools help law firms predict candidate success by measuring judgment, bias, and emotional control—before a bad hire costs time, money, and morale. He also gives a sneak peek into his new book, Lawyer’s Guide to Hiring Superstars. Key Takeaways: Go beyond resumes — real success comes from understanding how candidates think, make decisions, and handle pressure. Spot risks early — measuring judgment and bias helps identify red flags before a bad hire impacts your team or culture. Prioritize emotional control — a candidate’s ability to stay composed and work well with others often predicts long-term success more than skill alone. Hire for human fit — it’s not about the credentials but more on how the person responds to challenges, and whether they align with your firm’s values. Use proven hiring systems — research-backed methods help firms hire smarter, faster, and with greater confidence in their decisions.   Quote for the Show: "Everyone has talent. The real question is: can they perform, what are the risks, and how will they fit?" - Jay Henderson   Connect with Jay: Website: https://www.jayhenderson.org/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysrealtalent/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HireRealTalent  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayhendersoncoaching/  Links: Website: https://hiringandempowering.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiringandempowering Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiringandempowering LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiring&empoweringsolutions/ The Law Firm Admin Bootcamp + Academy™ : https://www.lawfirmadminbootcamp.com/ Get Fix My Boss Book: https://amzn.to/3PCeEhk   Ways to Tune In: Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Hiring-and-Empowering-Solutions/dp/B08JJSLJ7N Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiring-and-empowering-solutions/id1460184599 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3oIfsDDnEDDkcumTCygHDH Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/hiring-and-empowering-solutions YouTube - https://youtu.be/DjPBtoS_YgU