How to Hire the Best Team

Summary

• It's important to anchor your goals and have a clear vision for what you want your company to become. This clarity is the foundation for success.
• Ask yourself what kind of person you need to become and what kind of people you need around you to realize your vision. This helps in shaping the team.
• To define core values, think about traits you admire in others you look up to, then distill these into just three core values.
• When hiring, use your core values as filters. This ensures you bring in the right people who align with your company's vision and values.
• Test your values by using them in hiring and evaluate if they lead to successful outcomes, like building a cohesive team.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing the first step by anchoring your goals clearly. Ask yourself what exactly you want your business or personal growth to look like in the future. Write down this vision so it’s vivid and easy to understand. This clarity will serve as your foundation for all other decisions.

A good way of doing this is to consider the kind of person you need to become to achieve your vision. Reflect on the traits and skills you'll need to cultivate in yourself. Simultaneously, think about the kind of people you need around you. What qualities do they need to have to help support this vision? This exercise helps you craft a team that's aligned with your goals.

Next, identify core values by looking at qualities you admire in others. Simplify these into three key values that will guide your decisions. This process helps you focus on what truly matters in your journey.

Use these core values as filters when hiring or partnering with others. Ask yourself if potential team members or collaborators embody these values. Testing these values during the hiring process can build a cohesive team that holds strong.

Finally, regularly evaluate if the people you bring in align with your vision and core values. Check if these values lead to successful team outcomes. Adjust as necessary to ensure the team remains cohesive and motivated toward shared goals.