Monday Morning Leadership - Week 4

Hire Tough

As you can tell, this week is focused on hiring. I’ll highlight what Cottrell has to say about hiring and then, since I am not employed by a company that lets their hiring too far from HR, I’ll share what was trolling though my head while reading the chapter.

Ready?

Cottrell stresses that our most important asset isn’t people, but rather the right people. With the right people in place there isn’t a problem too big or a goal you can’t reach. He also talks about “The Three Rules of Three” when hiring. Those rules are: interview three candidates for each open position, interview them three times, and have at least three people assess the candidates. Many companies already do this or something very similar. It allows your options to be open, for you to “feel out” folks and for others on your team to give their perspective. All of these things, if done consistently will lead to not just filled positions, but positions filled with the right people. It will lead to success.

The thought I had while reading this week started with the “right people”. I think the right people begin with you. Are you the right person for the job? Honestly, are you? If you aren’t willing to make an honest assessment of yourself and the position you are in, then we’ve already got a problem. If you honestly believe that you are in the right position, then good, you can move forward. If not, then you really need to take a step back and think it through. What is it that you are good at? What do you enjoy? Is there something where you currently are that would suit you? If not, then it’s time to look outside. There’s a book called 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller – get it and read it.

Remember, most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work. Make them count.