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Hiring the Right People: The Do's and Don'ts You Need to Know! Hiring can be tricky, but it’s crucial for your business's success. Are you making the right decisions? 🤔 We’ve just published a blog post that breaks down the Do's and Don'ts of Hiring—a must-read for anyone looking to build a robust and effective team. Read now: https://smpl.is/9iizk

What scares YOU about hiring? 👻 I’ve been having some conversations lately about hiring, and I keep hearing about how business owners are scared of hiring, or unsure about it, so they just keep putting it off. I’d love to know more about your perspective?

It’s easy to hire for skills. It’s done everyday but is definitely not a guaranteed make up for success. But hiring the right person with the right fit is hiring for long term success. Don’t overlook a candidate because they may not have a degree. Hire them because they fit your culture, needed skills and perhaps with proper encouragement through continuing education, learning, and development, you will grow and develop a leader. That is part of succession planning.

When scaling, speed matters, but never at the expense of quality. One bad hire can disrupt an entire team. That’s why it’s crucial to ground your hiring decisions in your team’s values. Ensure that the person you bring on not only has the skills but also aligns with your mission and culture. Hiring for values isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for long-term success. 💡 What’s your strategy for balancing speed and quality in hiring?

If you're having trouble with hiring, it might be time to consider the mistakes you're making that will drag out your process or negatively impact your organization. Here are some common hiring mistakes you might not even realize you've been doing!

What should you look for when hiring people?

The number one reason why hiring someone doesn't work out isn't the abilities of the hire. But the clarity of the founder hiring. The clearer you are with the task, values and traits you require for the role. The better your hire would be in the long run.

Building a team is hailed as the basis of business success. But here's a controversial take: Don't hire anyone unless you know exactly what you want them to do. Most people think they need to hire quickly to scale. But that's a common misconception. Because hiring without clear expectations and processes is a recipe for disaster. You can't just bring someone on board and expect them to figure it out. You need to have standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place. Without them, you're setting your new hires up for failure. Imagine hiring an editor without clear guidelines on your brand voice, editing standards, or deadlines. You're throwing them to the sharks. And when they don't perform, whose fault is that? (Hint: Not theirs) It's yours. Good leadership means knowing exactly what you need from your team and setting them up to achieve it. Hiring isn't just about adding bodies to your workforce. It's about bringing on people who will make your vision a reality. So before you hire, ask yourself: ✅Do I have clear expectations? ✅Do I have the processes in place to support this role? ✅Can I measure their success? If the answer is no, you're not ready to hire. Take the time to build a solid foundation first.

Do you share your vision and strategy enough with your organization such that they aren't just hiring for today's needs? Let me know your thoughts on my opinion in the video.

The true secrets to Smart Hiring! 🚀 FOUR GOLDEN RULES I always follow when hiring new team members. These rules aren’t just guidelines, they’re the cornerstone of building a successful and dynamic team. Learn how you can apply them to your hiring process! #HiringStrategies #TeamBuilding #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipTips ✨👥💼🔑”