The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni
63. Your First Hire
Nov 8, 2023
This podcast discusses the importance of making the right first hire for a business and emphasizes the concept of finding someone who complements the skills and abilities of the team. They explore the significance of recognizing one's own working geniuses when making hiring decisions and discuss the importance of hiring based on the leader's gaps and pain points. They also highlight the importance of knowing your working genius for starting a successful business and hiring for core values to build a strong company culture.
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Quick takeaways
- Hiring based on working genius and understanding the specific areas where help is needed is more effective than conventional methods based on job titles and skills.
- Self-awareness is crucial for successful hiring decisions, extending beyond skills and considering core values and cultural fit to build a strong and cohesive team.
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The Importance of Filling Gaps in Your Team
When starting a business or making new hires, it is crucial to identify the gaps in your team and find someone who can fill those gaps. It's not about finding someone exactly like you or someone with the skills and experience for a specific job title. Rather, it's about understanding the factors that go into finding the right person. Hiring for working genius, which considers the six types of working genius, can be more effective than conventional hiring methods based on job titles and skills.
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