Hire Smart, Not Fast

The wrong hire will cost you more than an empty seat.

I've built teams across 3 continents, and here's your playbook:

Most leaders rush hiring because they fear the empty seat.

That fear costs more than taking your time.

Here's your battle-tested hiring playbook:

1/ Define success, not just responsibilities.

↳ Write job descriptions that attract A-players.

↳ Be crystal clear about outcomes, not just tasks.

2/ Resist desperation hiring.

↳ An empty seat hurts for a quarter.

↳ A bad hire hurts for years.

3/ Make interviews count.

↳ Don't just check boxes.

↳ Create scenarios that reveal thinking patterns.

4/ Test for execution, not theory.

↳ Give real problems to solve.

↳ Watch HOW they work, not just what they deliver.

5/ Pressure test their adaptability.

↳ Throw curveballs in the process.

↳ See how they handle uncertainty.

6/ Trust your team's gut.

↳ They'll work with this person daily.

↳ Their instincts are your early warning system.

7/ Measure cultural contribution.

↳ Culture fit is good, culture add is better.

↳ Look for values alignment, not just personality match.

8/ Investigate patterns.

↳ Reference checks reveal behavior patterns.

↳ Past performance predicts future results.

9/ Set expectations in HD.

↳ Be brutally honest about challenges.

↳ Clear expectations prevent future friction.

10/ Play the long game.

↳ A-players compound value.

↳ B-players drain resources.

Remember: Every hire shapes your culture.

Every culture shapes your future.

Make it count.

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