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5 Reasons You May Stink at Hiring

I have been consulting with small business owners on hiring and culture issues practices since 2000. The vast majority of business owners are quite brilliant. All of them enjoy a sliver of expertise that sets them apart and makes them successful. They know a little about many things and a lot about the niche within which they have built their …

Objectivity Is Your Key to Successful Hiring

When candidates enter our offices for interviews, their primary objective is to get us to like them. This is a smart tactic because it works! We find ourselves liking them and wanting to offer them jobs. But this kind of subjectivity can distract us from the ultimate goal of effective selection. I’m reminded of one of the Seven Habits in Covey’s book, “Begin …