# Lenny Hiring > Hiring & team building skills from Lenny's Podcast - job descriptions, interviews, onboarding, culture Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/lenny-hiring` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/lenny-hiring` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/lenny-hiring/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/lenny-hiring --- # Lenny Skills: Hiring & Team Building 13 actionable skills for building and managing product teams. ## Skills ### 1. Writing Job Descriptions - Focus on outcomes, not just responsibilities - Include growth opportunities and team culture - Be specific about the problems they'll solve ### 2. Conducting Interviews - Use structured interviews for consistency - Focus on past behavior, not hypotheticals - Include work samples or case studies ### 3. Evaluating Candidates - Define clear rubrics before interviewing - Look for learning velocity over current skills - Check for culture add, not just culture fit ### 4. Onboarding New Hires - Create 30-60-90 day plans - Assign an onboarding buddy - Set clear early wins ### 5. Building Team Culture - Define team values explicitly - Create rituals that reinforce culture - Celebrate wins publicly ### 6. Running Effective 1:1s - Let the report set the agenda - Focus on coaching, not status updates - Ask "What's blocking you?" ### 7. Having Difficult Conversations - Be direct but kind - Focus on behavior, not personality - Follow up in writing ### 8. Delegating Work - Delegate outcomes, not tasks - Provide context, not just instructions - Trust but verify ### 9. Managing Up - Understand your manager's priorities - Bring solutions, not just problems - Over-communicate proactively ### 10. Building a Promotion Case - Document impact continuously - Seek feedback early and often - Build visibility across the org ### 11. Negotiating Offers - Know your market value - Negotiate the whole package - Get it in writing ### 12. Finding Mentors & Sponsors - Mentors advise, sponsors advocate - Be specific about what you need - Give before you ask ### 13. Career Transitions - Build skills before you need them - Network continuously - Take calculated risks ## Source [Lenny's Podcast](https://www.lennyspodcast.com/) | [refoundai.com/lenny-skills](https://refoundai.com/lenny-skills/) --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/leolin990405) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.