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A "We are hiring" post can get hooks, meaning it attracts attention and engagement, for several reasons. What are the strategies to make such a post effective?

A "We are hiring" post can get hooks, meaning it attracts attention and engagement, for several reasons. What are some strategies to make such a post effective?

𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 One of the areas that still baffles me is the '𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯' that past performance equals future success. This is especially troublesome when considering promoting individual contributors to leadership roles. ✅𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧: 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧. Here are a couple suggestions to consider next time you are hiring an entry-level leader: ✅Assess candidates on their potential to demonstrate the required leadership competencies needed for success in the role. ✅You can then determine: 1️⃣ Where do they 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 the requirements? 2️⃣ Where do they 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥 the requirements? 3️⃣ Where are they 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 the requirements? ✅This allows you to make an informed decision on overall readiness. ❗𝗣͟𝗼͟𝗶͟𝗻͟𝘁͟𝘀͟ ͟𝘁͟𝗼͟ ͟𝗥͟𝗲͟𝗺͟𝗲͟𝗺͟𝗯͟𝗲͟𝗿͟:͟ 🖊️Hiring is not about finding a perfect candidate. 🖊️The goal is find the best match (think 80/20) and develop the gaps.  🖊️Use objective criteria (competencies) to make more informed and less risky hiring decisions. Happy hiring!

Do you prioritize long-term potential when hiring? The right candidate grows with the company. They are committed and contribute to long-term success. Hiring someone who’s eager to develop and advance with the company creates a stronger, more cohesive team.

The biggest challenge startups often face isn't just securing money and funding but sourcing a talented team that can drive the vision forward. Hiring a Chief of Staff can be a game-changer. This role helps streamline operations, manage projects efficiently, and ensure alignment between various teams. A Chief of Staff provides leadership and strategic direction, allowing the founders to focus on scaling the business while ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly and effectively.

There’s 0 point in reposting job opportunities that have disparaging hiring processes. It’s the equivalent of me recommending a great restaurant in a shitty neighborhood. (And one could argue the neighborhood makes the restaurant not-so-great) Everyone has the “opportunity” to go sky diving over a beautiful landscape but if the parachute provided to you malfunctions then the “beautiful view” won’t matter. What is functional are respectable (not perfect) hiring experiences paired with aligned opportunities. The owness is typically on the applicant to “stand out” but standing out in dysfunction somehow adds to the dysfunction more than it corrects it. The dysfunction will then demand more from the people without ever demanding more from itself. It attempts to qualify people who are already qualified by getting them to create a spectacle (in shit)…which only proves they are overqualified. (p.s. Not to mention the person who “stands out” in the company is usually the one made redundant. So lets not promote a habit that gets punished later.) (p.p.s Don’t you just love my analogies)

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Inconsistency: Leaders who are inconsistent in their decision-making or behavior can cause uncertainty and erode trust among team members. Poor Emotional Intelligence: Leaders who lack empathy or emotional intelligence may struggle to understand and respond to the needs and concerns of their employees. Unhealthy Work Environment: High stress, low morale, and ineffective communication. Vague Job Descriptions: Lack of clarity about roles and responsibilities. Poor Employee Reviews: Negative feedback from current or former employees. Lack of Growth Opportunities: Limited chances for career advancement or skill development. Micromanagement: Over-controlling behavior can stifle creativity, demotivate employees, and create a tense work environment. Resistance to Feedback: Leaders who are unwilling to listen to feedback or admit mistakes can hinder their own growth and the growth of their team. These signs suggest a company may have toxic elements, affecting both current and potential employees.

Something to think about