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Practical notes on calibration, mis-hires, hiring systems, and the signals behind better talent decisions.
How to Tell if a Candidate Will Succeed After 90 Days
How to Tell if a Candidate Will Succeed After 90 Days
The first 90 days of a new hire are a 'lagging indicator' of a decision made months ago. To predict success, you must look for 'leading indicators' during the evaluation phase.
To predict success in the first 90 days of a new hire, you must look for 'leading indicators' during the evaluation phase.
How to find your superstar COO
How to find your superstar COO
First-time founders default to hiring a "mini-me" or a "fixer" — both are traps. Three high-signal questions reveal whether a candidate can actually run the operating system of your company.
First-time founders default to hiring a "mini-me" or a "fixer" — both are traps.
What are the actuals costs of a mishire?
What are the actuals costs of a mishire?
A leadership mis-hire costs roughly 3 to 15x base salary once lost momentum, equity, and the cultural tax on the rest of the team are counted. Most founders only budget for the recruitment fee — this is the real number.
A leadership mis-hire costs roughly 3 to 15x base salary once lost momentum, equity, and the cultural tax on the rest of the team are counted.
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