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10 Thoughts on Hiring Good People

Communication: Improving CommunicationCuriosity - Invention, Innovation & CreativityMaster RulesThinking as in Think and Grow RichValues: Personal ValuesVision: The Leader's Vivid Vision

  1. Know how to communicate the essence of the role, seek simple descriptions; avoid lengthy series of tasks and responsibilities
  2. Magnetic job postings - show your difference...less is better than more
  3. Discuss the good, the bad, and a little taste of the ugly; be open and candid, open the door for trust
  4. Share Thoughts about Vision - everybody has dreams of a better future; don't just talk - ask and listen
  5. Talk about Values: courageously paving the path for Culture; again, don't just talk - listen
  6. Talk about money: confidently setting the proper 'money pace'...and listen
  7. Talk about boundaries: introducing master rules, with conviction; consider differences but know where lines must be drawn
  8. Talk about talents: illustrating true curiosity...everyone has talents; few truly understand their talents
  9. Share stories - about best bosses, role models, mentors and heroes, especially heroes
  10. Discuss hobbies - understand how hobbies parallel and/or cross business know-how