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Do THIS when Hiring! Building a powerhouse team goes beyond skills;  it's about understanding their strengths, weaknesses, & what lights their fire. Before bringing someone on board, take the time to ask them:  What do you enjoy doing?  What are do you want to grow in? And what aspects of the job are you truly passionate about? By tapping into their unique strengths & joys, you create a dynamic team that's poised for success. Have you tried this yet? Let me know!

As we've been hiring new team members, I keep thinking about this concept that I also experienced as a new hire. Most (if not all) employees seem to go through a similar trajectory of emotion when joining a company. 1. Really excited and ready to go 2. Severely overwhelmed and feeling like they can't do the job and have no idea what's going on 3. In full control and the days fly by Helping people when they are in that second stage is so critical. I feel like that's when people either continue to push through or sort of give up. Curious though if this is accurate for others who hire and/or have recently joined a new company.

If you are hiring, keep in mind: Building a strong team in the early stage is difficult because you need to find the right people. Focus on your short-term goals for the next 12 to 24 months. Do not worry about who you will need in 4 to 5 years, as you might not even be there by then. Hire slowly; do not rush the process. However, be prepared to make fast decisions if someone needs to be let go.

Why building a team of superstars / A-players is unlikely... On any given team, not everyone will be a superstar. True superstars are rare. That's what makes them stand out. They have a combination of skills and intangible qualities that help them be extraordinarily effective. In most orgs, a handful of superstars will make themselves evident and rise to the top. The vast majority of the team will most likely be solid role players, fulfilling expectations and keeping things going. Rather than unrealistically aiming for many superstars, an org can benefit more by "minding the bottom". Who are the underperformers? Who are poor fits not buying into the culture? Who behaves in toxic ways that hurt the team? Having strong systems to remediate or weed these team members out helps protect the performance of role players and superstars. Hiring is hard – it's possible to have excellent recruiting and screening systems but still end up with poor fit team members or those who don't live up to expectations. The key is to assess and make decisions quickly, to always protect those who are driving results for the team. == We're always looking for talented future leaders across our Barrel Holdings companies. DM me or check out our website to learn more about our agencies.

There is definitely some scope with some of the Cyber companies at #Infosec2024 and their international teams. Internally a lot of these are made of international teams and to can definitely feel the differences when taking in the stands between different people within the same company.

Hiring tip: No one's a perfect fit. Give people a chance, and watch them grow. It's not about finding the 100% match. It's about creating it together. Embrace potential, and you'll build a team that exceeds expectations. So, nobody is 100% fit for the job, if you give them chance , they will become your top hire.

I just appreciate the simple things at work and how important it is to have a great team. Most organizations I know fail because of poor hiring practices. It's crucial to justify why you need someone and what they will add to your organization before making the offer. It's not just about hiring, but about making quality hires! 🎁

6 traits I look for when hiring for my team: - Self-starter - Tried to launch something on their own - Leaves ego at the door - Embraces discomfort - Proactively engages with the team - Adds value beyond their defined role Skills can be taught, but attitude can’t be.

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