Your First Hire: A Step-by-Step Strategy for Founders

About the podcast

Powered by the experts at OAD, The Science of Leading is your behind-the-scenes guide to smarter hiring, stronger teams, and workplace strategies that actually work. Whether you’re a busy HR leader, a founder scaling fast, or a manager navigating team dynamics, this podcast helps you cut through the noise with real, research-backed insights. Join co-hosts Claire Monroe (curious sidekick) and Edwin Carrington (calm expert) as they break down the psychology, data, and practical tools behind great people decisions—from hiring bottlenecks and behavioral fit to retention, leadership, and beyond. No fluff. No theory for theory’s sake. Just actionable wisdom from the front lines of organizational growth. New episodes drop regularly. And if you're ready to see it in action, visit OAD.ai to book a free demo.