The skillful politician is a person who knows how to project that they do care about people. The lovable slacker does the minimum when there's work to be done on a group project, just turning the minimum. You don't want these kind of people in your organization. They're hungry and have a strong work ethic but are not humble.
Pat and Cody explore why so many companies hire poorly. They present three qualities to look for in an interview that have nothing to do with technical expertise or experience, and they reveal the most dangerous hire that companies should avoid at all costs.
The model referenced in the podcast can be found at: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/ideal-team-player