Hiring: Your Most Important Responsibility

It could be argued that there is nothing more important than hiring outstanding people. But the sad fact is we generally stink at hiring people. For a host of reasons, we often end up hiring what our guest in this episode calls the 90-Day Wonder—someone who, after 90 days, makes us wonder, “Why in the world did we hire this person?”

How do we avoid that? Well, today I’m excited to introduce you to Lou Adler. Lou is the author of a book entitled Hire With Your Head: Using Performance-Based Hiring To Build Outstanding Diverse Teams. The 4th edition of this classic book has recently been published and it’s filled with ideas that have been perfected over the years.

In this episode, Lou will share some of the biggest myths and mistakes that we make in the hiring process. He’ll explain what Win-Win Hiring is and why it’s critical to the hiring process. Lou will explain the difference between a great candidate and a great hire—they’re not the same. And he’ll explain what a performance profile is and why you need to have that before you write out a job description to fill. And beyond all the advice about hiring, Lou will share some insights to help you if YOU are looking for a job. It’s a conversation I’m looking forward to sharing with you.

Learn more about Lou and his book at LouAdlerGroup.com. Also, if you’re in the job market, consider checking out Lou’s book The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired. His course Win-Win Hiring™ for Job Seekers – Getting Ready to Be Interviewed is available for $5 USD–highly recommended!

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Talent Triangle: Power Skills

Topics: Project Management, Career, Hiring, Leadership

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