Episode Notes
[00:00 The Secret to Effective Interviewing
01:08 Introduction to Curated Questions
01:29 MK Palmore's Background and Career
03:09 Joining the FBI: Initial Expectations
03:59 The Importance of Interviewing Skills in the FBI
05:08 Military Background and FBI Training
05:55 Diverse Skills Program and Military Influence
09:39 Practical Interview Training at the FBI
15:12 Creating Psychological Safety in Interviews
20:17 Building Trust and Effective Communication
24:26 Developing Confidence and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
27:36 Public Speaking: Preparation and Mindset
29:23 Engaging the Audience: Techniques and Strategies
32:57 The Role of Questions in Professional Settings
41:05 Leadership and Cybersecurity
41:28 The Prevalence of AI in Conversations
41:46 Challenges of Leadership in Tech
42:03 The Impact of Poor Leadership
42:44 Leadership Development in Companies
43:15 The Importance of Investing in People
44:19 Conversations with Small to Medium-Sized Organizations
45:17 The Future of AI and Leadership
46:08 AI as a Force Multiplier
46:40 AI in Learning and Development
47:42 Adopting AI in Business Processes
48:51 The Disruption of AI in Various Industries
55:27 Curiosity and Professional Growth
58:52 People-Centered Leadership
01:07:04 The Role of Reflection in Leadership
01:12:00 Final Thoughts and Reflections
01:16:12 Reflections and Insights
Resources Mentioned
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Daily episode with Ocean Vuong
MK Palmore on LinkedIn
Questions Asked
When did you first understand the power of questions?
Do you know what you were brought in for, or what specialty skills you brought to the table?
What's on the ticket for this week?
What's on the ticket for today?
How many cases do I have?
Were there any particular courses or books that the FBI uses to train the agents?
What did some of that training look like?
What were some of the ways that you kept that even keel?
What are you doing internally to keep your cool?
What set you apart, or why do you think that you were successful?
What is the motivation that you have for leaning into the uncomfortableness?
When did that process and that confidence start?
What are a couple of components or examples of mind talk, or any of your other strategies?
Any thoughts on the question that I just posed?
Do you run through your CV before you give a talk so people know who you are?
Do you just jump right into the topic to make sure that you grab them?
How might you use questions in your preparation for a talk that you're gonna be doing or something that you're pulling together?
What are they here to hear about?
What do they think is going to be presented to them?
What's the pain point that you have around this particular issue?
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