Dan McGuire shares his journey as a self-described recovering bad hirer, emphasizing that hiring goes beyond just interviewing skills. He reflects on past mistakes, where the pressure to hire quickly or being swayed by others led to hiring the wrong person. Dan highlights the importance of viewing hiring as an entire package, focusing on the entire flow of the process. He stresses the need for courage in protecting this process, despite external pressures from executives, boards, or other influences. Through the story of one of his top three hires, Dan illustrates how interesting occurrences during in-person interviews and serendipity can profoundly impact the outcome of hiring decisions.