The Only Question On a CEO’s Mind…
April 22nd, 2008“Could I hire this person?”
This is a bit funny but my brain has started to become over-run by this question! No matter who I meet, where I meet them or what time, I feel like I am constantly interviewing everyone and always on the look-out for talent.
An adviser had once told me: “Everyone you meet from now on is a potential hire…think about that.”
For the longest time that sentiment made no sense to me and I shrugged it off. It was not until recent that I have really started to value it. Adding to your team is the vital core blood of your business.
The only way you’ll find talent is to look for it, ask for it and keep an eye open for it. So, think of it this way, from now on, anyone you meet - the first meeting is the first interview. Learn about them and put them into buckets…
1. Hire this person
2. Connect with this person’s network…
3. Run from him/her like the plague…
etc…etc…
So lesson for the day? Everyone you meet from now on is a first interview…
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April 22nd, 2008 at 2:49 am
The only question that I was aware of isn’t “could I hire this person?” but “why is XYZ taking so long!”. Unless somebody is truly exceptional, the thought of hiring them is the furthest thing from my mind.
Jon
http://i3ds.com - Custom 3D, Multimedia and Programming Services
April 24th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing, one fresh
idea and you can change the world, keep
up the great work.
April 26th, 2008 at 2:24 am
I laughed when I read your entry because I know the feeling all too well. My girlfriend’s son asked me why I was laughing. Only entrpreneurs would understand.