With only a 50% success rate, hiring is widely considered one of the single biggest problems in business today. But get it right and it can become your greatest opportunity for success, says New York Times best-selling author Dr. Geoff Smart. For starters, you will save time and money (on average, to the tune of $1.5 million or more a year!). Also, you’ll likely be able to grow … [Read more...] about #283: Dr. Geoff Smart—4 Steps to Avoid Hiring Mistakes
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The High Cost of a Bad Hire and How to Avoid It
What’s the cost of a bad hire? It’s much more than you think. There’s the actual dollars and cents—an estimated 30 percent of the employee’s first year earning potential, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Add to that the loss of productivity, morale, possible customer relationships and your culture, and the price tag is enormous. In fact, it’s been estimated by … [Read more...] about The High Cost of a Bad Hire and How to Avoid It
Life’s Too Short to Hire This Person
Dave discusses a sign you need to watch for when interviewing someone. Hear it and say goodbye. Want to learn how to build a great company culture where everyone wants to work? Join us for our next FREE webinar—The Five Fixes to Get Your Team to Act Like Owners. We're sharing the secrets to creating a culture where people are passionate, productive and happy to be at work. … [Read more...] about Life’s Too Short to Hire This Person
#222: Patrick Lencioni—Getting Hiring Right
Best-selling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni has high standards when it comes to hiring, but the qualities he looks for might not be at all what you think. Join us to find out his three non-negotiable characteristics—and why the combination can be a total game changer for your team, your business, and your bottom line. Plus, we make an exciting, first-time-ever … [Read more...] about #222: Patrick Lencioni—Getting Hiring Right
#206: EntreLeadership Summit Bonus 3—Q&A With Patrick Lencioni
We wind up our EntreLeadership Summit podcast series with a fascinating conversation featuring Dave and best-selling business author Patrick Lencioni. The pair discuss the three qualities you need to look for when trying to hire ideal team members and what characteristics you need to avoid. To wrap up, Dave and Pat answer questions from Summit attendees, including how to bust … [Read more...] about #206: EntreLeadership Summit Bonus 3—Q&A With Patrick Lencioni