Stop Wasting $50,000 on Bad Hires

Discover the simple yet powerful frameworks top companies use to hire smarter, faster, and more confidently. Whether you hire once a year or once a week, this book helps you get it right—every time.
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Bad Hires Are More Than Expensive — They’re Exhausting

Every bad hire costs you more than money.

You've spent hours screening resumes… only to be burned by a poor fit.
You’ve hired someone who looked great on paper but disrupted your team.
You’ve lost top candidates because your interview process was clunky.
You’ve second-guessed your decision after onboarding.

Sound familiar?

The real cost of a bad hire isn't just the $50,000+ in lost productivity, rehiring, and training. It's also the stress, lost time, team morale, and opportunity cost.

Secrets for Hiring Right is your step-by-step guide to hiring with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

No fluff. No jargon. Just a battle-tested system trusted by top-performing companies and people-focused leaders across industries.

You’ll learn to:
  • Ask the right questions (and avoid the wrong ones)
  • Cut through bias and gut instinct
  • Evaluate what actually matters
  • Sell the role while vetting candidates
  • And build a hiring process that works—every single time.

What You'll Gain from Secrets for Hiring Right

Practical strategies to avoid costly mistakes and build a team that drives your business forward.

Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes

Dramatically reduce turnover and poor-fit hires.

Build Bias-Free Hiring Habits

Use practical tools to reduce unconscious bias.

Improve Team Performance

Bring in people who add value from day one.

Uncover What Really Matters

Go beyond resumes and spot high-potential candidates.

Hire With Confidence

Eliminate guesswork with proven interview frameworks.

Align Talent with
Long-Term Goals

Hire people who grow with your vision, not just fill today’s role.

About the Author

Mike Lejeune brings 30+ years of experience helping organizations—from scrappy startups to Fortune 500 giants—hire right the first time. As President of Lighting the Path Leadership Development, Mike has led thousands of interviews, trained hundreds of hiring managers, and guided executives to build emotionally intelligent, high-performing teams.
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He’s the co-author of EQuip to Lead: The EXTRAORDINARY Power of Emotional Intelligence, a popular speaker, podcast host of Strategies for Tomorrow’s Leaders, and a trusted advisor to companies that know great hiring drives great results.

Peek Inside the Book

Chapter 6: Removing Bias in the Hiring Process
Spot Bias Before It Derails Your Decision
In Chapter 6, you'll discover practical, proven techniques to minimize unconscious bias during interviews. The goal? Hire based on true capability — not on comfort, assumptions, or unconscious preferences.

Chapter 8: Are You Interviewing a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?
Interview Smarter, Not Just Harder
Chapter 8 shows you how to look beyond charm and rehearsed answers. Learn to recognize manipulation tactics, vague responses, and hidden inconsistencies — so you can make confident, clear-eyed hiring decisions.

Real-World Tools You Can Use
Get access to sample questions, scorecard tips, and interview strategies you can apply immediately. This isn’t theory—it’s what top hiring managers are doing right now.

Perfect for Managers Who Don’t Hire Often
Whether you’re hiring your first team member or your fiftieth, these chapters will help you avoid common pitfalls and make confident, well-informed decisions.
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What Readers Are Saying

The secret is out, Mike Lejeune, has shared some valuable strategies for today's human resource and leadership professionals to bring on quality team members. As a former Human Resource Director, I found the content extremely insightful and would highly recommend for the seasoned and especially new manager to use as a guide for hiring. I especially loved the questions to ask candidates.

Thecia Jenkins
Global EQ & Gender Based Violence Expert
Award Winning Speaker (Toastmasters)
I Am BOLD, LLC

What Readers Are Saying

“Secrets For Hiring Right” is a comprehensive guide that delves into the specific details of how to hire the right talent for your organization. One of the standout features of this book is its practical approach to hiring with usable information and takeaways included in each section. There are real world examples and lessons learned to help develop exceptional hiring practices, yet the book is not just about hiring. It's also about leadership and creating a culture where people can thrive. Lejeune's personal journey and reflections on leadership demonstrate the importance of hiring wisely, nurturing talent, and fostering an environment where employees feel valued and connected to the mission of your organization.

Kellee Webb 
VP, Chief of Staff
Cenikor

What Readers Are Saying

With 25 years in recruitment, I’ve seen one of the biggest paradoxes in leadership: you’re judged by the talent you hire, but no one trains you how to hire well. Most hiring decisions still come down to gut feel - risky and inconsistent. Mike’s book is the answer.

It gives hiring managers a clear, practical framework to follow - removing the guesswork while still respecting the human side of hiring. From structured process to handling the softer moments in interviews, this is the guide every leader needs to build a high-performing team.

Tanja Faux 
Director 
The Talent Experts

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