Season 1

Why Respect Works Better Than Control
Sit. Stay. HireNovember 03, 2026x
3
00:25:03

Why Respect Works Better Than Control

Most management advice is about control. Jackye Clayton talks with John Sumser, principal analyst at HR Examiner, about Carlos, his labradoodle, and why the only thing a leader can actually change is themselves. They talk about respect before obedience, why correction and public humiliation push peo...

Why Difficult People Are Often Protecting Something
Sit. Stay. HireNovember 03, 2026x
2
00:21:47

Why Difficult People Are Often Protecting Something

When a dog reacts, people ask whether it is a rescue. When a person reacts at work, they usually get written up. Jackye Clayton talks with Katrina Collier, author of The Damage of Words, about Lance, the dog who taught her she was worthy of love, and what that taught her about defensive, prickly beh...

Why Good Employees Can Look Like Bad Fits
Sit. Stay. HireNovember 03, 2026x
1
00:31:54

Why Good Employees Can Look Like Bad Fits

A dog that lunges on a leash is not always aggressive. Sometimes it just wants to play and has no other way to say it. Jackye Clayton, a talent acquisition leader and certified dog trainer, talks with Steven Rothberg, founder of College Recruiter, about what happens when managers judge behavior with...