Summary:

We’ve all heard “trust your gut” but what happens when you don’t? Joe Wilmoth shares the story of a rushed hiring decision that backfired big time. From cutting corners to ignoring red flags, he breaks down the price of sidelining your instincts and how that painful moment shaped the way he coaches leaders today.

Chapters:

00:00 – When Gut Instincts Go Quiet

03:00 – The Hire That Haunted

05:30 – Internal Referral: Shortcut or Trap?

08:00 – Process? What Process?

12:00 – Red Flags and Rushed Calls

17:00 – How This One Mistake Rippled

21:00 – The Cost of Not Listening to Yourself

24:00 – Building the Gut Muscle for Future Decisions

28:00 – Coaching the Next Generation of Leaders

30:00 – Final Framework: Pause, Check, Align

Host Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Guest Joe Wilmoth: linkedin.com/in/joe-wilmoth

Executive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka