We all understand the concept of right person, right seat. But as the company grows the demands of each seat change. What is required from zero to $5 Million will most likely shift on your journey to $10 million in revenue. So hiring ahead of that curve becomes the biggest […]
Over the past few years talent has been scarce. And when talent is scarce, fear leads hiring decisions. We don’t want to lose (what we perceive to be) “good people”, so we shortcut the interview process. Here’s the thing, our perceptions are often wrong. Our gut is often wrong. And […]
Let’s talk about building an advisory board. I think we would all agree that having strong advisors and mentors in your corner brings huge benefits to every organization. Not just as sound advice in making business decisions but also providing introductions and bringing credibility to the business. So when is […]
What are the common characteristics of every successful person at your company? Think of those characteristics and write them down as standard operating procedures. This is critically important because when we operate under the same frequency, pace, and purpose… growth happens. But this can change instantly when a new person […]
Let’s talk about performance metrics for a minute. Do you have performance metrics drawn out for every person before they are hired? Are they clear on the expectations for the first 90 days of employment? If not, you are setting people up for failure because expectations are never in […]
“People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it”. – Simon Sinek How does this translate to your hiring? The simple answer is that your company’s WHY is the one thing that differentiates whether a person joins for the paycheck or something bigger. Because it is important […]
Referrals are most often your most potent source of talent for your organization. So investor referrals must be the holy grail of all referrals. After all, there is a vested interest in your company’s success so why shouldn’t the referrals be outstanding? Here’s the thing to consider. Yes, these referrals […]
