Every championship team begins with the first draft pick. The people you choose to surround yourself with will make the greatest contribution to your success or failure.
Profiling and Action’s Four Hour Hiring Process are invaluable tools when selecting “the right person for the job, and the right job for the person” – but also never underestimate your intuition.
Here’s a “sixth sense” test to use for potential candidates.
Ask Yourself:
1. Would I enjoy sitting next to this person on a transatlantic flight?
Chances are if you are calling the flight attendant an hour into the flight for seat change, they’re not a good candidate. Remember, you’re going to spend a lot of time together.
2. Would I care if they worked for my closest competition?
If the idea of selling against them bothers you, snap them up right away!
3. If you were on a romantic dinner date would you want them to be your server?
Do they have an attitude toward service that can match the importance of any occasion?
To serve graciously, enhancing the experiences of others without having to be the center of attention, is a crucial indicator of a great team member.
Trust your heart and intuition, while using proven tools, in the hiring process. It’s how you attract, and keep, the people you love to work with, thereby, avoiding the expense and headache of turnover.
“I’ve always found that the speed of the boss is the speed of the team.” – Lee Iacocca
