“Hiring a nice but incompetent person is easy; firing them is tough. Keep this in mind to avoid future challenges.”

In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Floyd’s own Tony Ferraro to talk all things hiring.

In their conversation, Tony shares practical but essential tips for hiring the right fit for your team. He breaks down the ideal structure for interviews and the importance of having diverse personalities in the room. They also explore the challenges leaders face when pressured to fill positions quickly and the critical need for maintaining hiring standards.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. The importance of prioritizing the quality of hires over the efficiency of the hiring process to ensure an effective and long-lasting team fit
2. The benefits of involving multiple personalities and perspectives during the interview process to achieve a comprehensive evaluation of candidates
3. The significance of maintaining disciplined hiring standards to avoid the pitfalls of rushed or pressured hiring decisions

Things to listen for:

[04:31] Hold yourself accountable, actively listen, and take ownership

[08:00] Create a space for honest interview feedback

[09:27] Evaluate with facts and reasons, not emotions

[13:07] Evaluate your process to get the right people

[17:58] Balanced hiring process is crucial for successful outcomes

[22:16] Evaluate candidates by culture fit

[26:54] Allow room for rough edges in hiring

[29:19] Leaders should be self-aware and involve others

Resources:

• Floyd Coaching
• The Culture Assessment
• Matthew Kelly’s Books
• Floyd Coaching’s Blog

Connect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:

• Kate Volman’s Linkedin
• Floyd Coaching on Linkedin
• Floyd Consulting on Facebook
• Floyd Consulting on Twitter
• Floyd Consulting on YouTube
• Floyd Consulting on Instagram