Desperation is the worst hiring strategy. When you fill a seat just to stop the bleeding, you usually end up with a tourniquet that cuts off circulation to the rest of your team. A "B-player" doesn't just do average work; they drag your "A-players" down.
Today in 5 minutes or less, you’ll learn:
How To Hire
3 Tips How To Sharpen the Saw
Hey there, team builders!
We’ve all been there. You are swamped, orders are piling up, and you need a body in the seat yesterday. So you hire the first person who seems halfway decent. Six months later, you are re-doing their work, managing their drama, and wondering why your high-performers are frustrated.
WHY You Must Hire Slow (Even When It Hurts):
Culture Contagion: One toxic or lazy employee spreads negativity faster than five great employees can spread positivity.
The Management Tax: "Good enough" employees require 80% of your management time. "A-players" give you time back.
Opportunity Cost: Every dollar you pay a mediocre employee is a dollar you can’t pay a superstar who would actually grow the business.
HOW to Upgrade Your Standards:
Define the "Must-Haves" vs. "Nice-to-Haves": Be ruthless about character traits (integrity, grit, curiosity). Skills can be taught; attitude cannot.
Give Them a Test Drive: Never hire based on an interview alone. Give candidates a small, paid project or a trial day to see how they actually work and think.
Check References (Actually Do It): Don't just verify dates of employment. Ask previous bosses: "Would you re-hire this person without hesitation?" If the answer isn't an enthusiastic "Yes," move on.
“The cost of an empty seat is high, but the cost of the wrong person in that seat is catastrophic.”
3 Tips Of The Week
How To Sharpen the Saw
The "Ruck" Walk: Put 20-30 lbs in a backpack and go for a walk. It builds physical resilience and clears the head better than a standard stroll.
Read Biography, Not Theory: Skip the business books this week. Read a biography of a historical leader. Learn from their life, not just their tactics.
Family Dinner Protocol: One night this week, cook a meal together. No phones, no TV. Just food and conversation.
Struggling to build a team that acts like owners? Schedule your FREE Team Structure Call and let’s identify the gaps in your hiring process.
Protect your culture. It’s your most valuable asset.
Jason