Selecting the Best: Fostering a Workforce Driven by Values for Lasting Success

Effective hiring is not just about honing your interviewing skills. As author David S. Cohen shows in Selecting the Best, it’s about asking the right questions, in the correct format, and, just as importantly, actively listening to the responses. Better hiring decisions are made when managers and leaders understand that embodying company values is as important as possessing the necessary skills. Selecting the Best combines robust research with real-life experiences, serving as a comprehensive guide to help you discern genuine value alignment through structured behavioral interviews.ADVANCE PRAISE FOR SELECTING THE BEST“A game-changer for professionals committed to mastering the art of hiring.… [Cohen’s] insights into the emotional and psychological aspects of hiring are both enlightening and practical.” ---Marshall Goldsmith, author of New York Times bestseller The Earned Life“Practical, insightful, and impactful.” ---Itzik Amiel, Founder and CEO, THE SWITCH™“Hiring the right people is one of the most critical tasks leaders need to accomplish, yet most struggle to validate the skills and cultural fit of the candidates they interview. With Selecting the Best, David Cohen builds the collective capability of HR professionals, leaders, and recruiters to select the right candidates by providing us with practical guidance and behavioral interviewing questions that can be put into practice immediately.” ---Laine Joelson Cohen, Director, Learning and Culture–International at Citi“A must-read for all those involved in the search for great talent today.” ---Fernando Vescio, former Executive Vice-President and CHRO, SmartCentres“Nothing is more important to an organization’s future than hiring the right people. In Selecting the Best, David Cohen provides a practical yet data-driven guide to recruitment best practices.” ---Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer, The Radio Flyer Company“This book is essential for those aiming to attract and retain top talent.” ---Dr. Ruth Gotian, author of The Success Factor and co-author of The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring“A practical guide on how to future-proof your business and realize the company’s dream by selecting the best.” ---Anouk De Blieck, Board Advisor and Non-Executive Director, Human Capital Strategy; former Chief People Officer and Senior Human Resources Leader with Visa, Citi, and ANZ“Cohen reminds us that there are human beings on both sides of the interviewing transaction. When we ask questions about what people have done and who they are, we are more inclined to find team members that will be engaged in our organizations.” ---Lisa Abbott, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Boston Children’s Hospital“A must-have resource for every leader and HR professional.” ---Garry Ridge, The Culture Coach, The Learning Moment Inc., and Chairman Emeritus, WD-40 Company“Timely and spot on. I love the practical approach.” ---Michelle Johnston, best-selling author of The Seismic Shift in Leadership; Clifton Morvant Professor of Business at Loyola University, New Orleans“I intend to share [Cohen’s] valuable insights with my C-level colleagues and all hiring managers.” ---Rosie Allan, CHRO, Eurasia Group, Washington, D.C. Read more