How well do you really know yourself?
More importantly…
How do other people experience you?
This week on The Self-Leadership Lab, Bobby Shelton welcomes organizational psychologist Dr. Mark Smith for a fascinating conversation about leadership assessments, hiring, organizational culture, and the hidden blind spots that limit our growth.
Drawing on decades of experience assessing leaders, Dr. Smith explains why leadership development isn't about changing your personality—it's about understanding how your behaviors impact the people around you.
In this episode you'll learn:
• Why companies should hire for skills instead of credentials
• The difference between evaluating and understanding people
• How role-play assessments reveal authentic leadership
• Why personality tests often miss the bigger picture
• How 360-degree feedback can transform your leadership
• Why organizational culture begins with the people inside it
Whether you're leading a team, hiring your next employee, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation offers practical insights into seeing yourself more clearly.
About Mark
Mark Smith is an organizational psychologist, management consultant, and author who has spent more than 20 years helping organizations make better hiring and leadership decisions. He has personally assessed more than 1,000 leaders and candidates across a wide range of industries, with particular expertise in construction, engineering, and other technical fields.
Connect with Mark
Website: https://www.abetterchoicehire.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-smith-ph-d-1776201a8
Email: abetterchoicehire@gmail.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Choice-Managers-Skills-First-Hiring-ebook/dp/B0CW1JHGX5
Connect with Bobby
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAUhnH37eodhRKlVu7B--g
Instagram: @theselfleadershiplab
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-bobby-shelton-dsl-pmp-acc-124502b
Podcast: The Self-Leadership Lab (Available on Apple, YouTube, or Spotify)
Website: www.battlecatcoaching.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT68RCB1
Substack: https://bobbyshelton.substack.com/
