The Chris LoCurto Show 647 | Before You Hire: 5 Questions Every Smart Leader Must Answer
Oct 14, 2025
26:56
You can't hire strategically if you're desperate and unclear. In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we break down five critical questions every leader must answer before posting a job.
The worst hiring mistakes don’t happen in the interview — they happen way earlier.
This episode will help you avoid costly mis-hires, protect your culture, and hire with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re adding your first team member or your fiftieth, these questions will sharpen your leadership and save you months of regret.
What we cover:
(00:01:32) What’s the Strategic Why Behind This Hire?
Hiring for relief vs. hiring for growth leads to very different outcomes.
(00:07:13) What Are My Cultural Non-Negotiables?
Top performers who don’t align with your values will erode your team from the inside.
(00:11:01) What Does Success Look Like at 30/60/90 Days?
Define it early, or you won’t recognize it when it shows up.
(00:14:39) Do I Have the Bandwidth to Lead This Person Well?
No matter how skilled they are, every new hire needs strong leadership.
(00:20:42) What Will It Really Cost Me If I Get This Wrong?
A bad hire doesn’t just waste salary — it can break momentum and morale.
Want the full Smart Hiring Framework?
Get free access at: chrislocurto.com/hiringframework
The worst hiring mistakes don’t happen in the interview — they happen way earlier.
This episode will help you avoid costly mis-hires, protect your culture, and hire with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re adding your first team member or your fiftieth, these questions will sharpen your leadership and save you months of regret.
What we cover:
(00:01:32) What’s the Strategic Why Behind This Hire?
Hiring for relief vs. hiring for growth leads to very different outcomes.
(00:07:13) What Are My Cultural Non-Negotiables?
Top performers who don’t align with your values will erode your team from the inside.
(00:11:01) What Does Success Look Like at 30/60/90 Days?
Define it early, or you won’t recognize it when it shows up.
(00:14:39) Do I Have the Bandwidth to Lead This Person Well?
No matter how skilled they are, every new hire needs strong leadership.
(00:20:42) What Will It Really Cost Me If I Get This Wrong?
A bad hire doesn’t just waste salary — it can break momentum and morale.
Want the full Smart Hiring Framework?
Get free access at: chrislocurto.com/hiringframework