Is hiring stars a smart strategy - or risky business?

In this episode of The Principal’s Perspective, Dr Adrian Camm and Teagan Collins explore the hidden trade-offs that come with appointing high achievers. They discuss why high performance isn’t always the same as high impact and how to identify red flags in recruitment. This is a practical episode with tips for leaders around what to do once a high achiever is in the role to ensure they strengthen, not strain the team.

They explore:

• Why some high achievers thrive only in certain systems and contexts.

• How ambition can show up as entitlement and impatience.

• What to listen for in interviews to separate confidence from capability.

• How to set up the guardrails - direction, clear expectations, and coaching structures to support success.

• Why the best staffing profiles are built on balance and not a team of “A listers” only.

A thoughtful conversation for leaders building culture through every recruitment decision.

Want to learn more about our hosts? Connect with them on LinkedIn:

Dr Adrian Camm: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriancamm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Teagan Collins: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/teagan-collins-45699811a/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Show Notes:

The Risky Business of Hiring Stars