This is How We Create

188. Think you need to hire someone? Your exhaustion might be lying to you - Martine Severin


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Some creatives hire when they're overwhelmed, not when they're ready to lead. Before you bring on that intern or assistant, you need clarity on what you're handing off, bandwidth to train them, and rock-solid values they can execute on. I'm pleased to share the hiring frameworks that rocked my world when it came to bringing on new team members.

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00:00 Introduction: The Four-Part Series on Hiring

01:06 The Mistake: Hiring When You Are Not Ready to Lead

02:08 Question 1: What Specific Work Are You Handing Off?

02:49 Question 2: Can You Afford to Train Someone (With Time)?

03:31 Question 3: Do You Know Your Non-Negotiables?

04:30 The EOS Framework and The People Analyzer

05:07 The Three Parts of the People Analyzer: Get It, Want It, Capacity

08:08 Journaling Prompts: Defining Your Core Values

10:30 The Key Advice: Hire for One Job, Not to Replace Yourself

13:10 Coming Up: The Interview Process

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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa.

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