Want a HIGH-PERFORMING Team? Watch This Now Building a team that excels in both culture and performance is no easy task, but it's the key to scaling a successful business. In this episode, Chris and I dive deep into strategies for hiring A-players, identifying team members who are holding your business back, and making the tough decisions that ultimately lead to growth. We’ll share actionable tips like:

• Identify the four quadrants of employees: high performers vs. high culture. 
• Why culture should come first when hiring.
• The importance of documenting performance to make difficult conversations easier. 
• Proven ways to recruit young talent from trade schools, high schools, and beyond.

If you're tired of settling for mediocre performance or struggling with low-culture team members, this episode is for you. Learn how to create a winning team that drives your business forward.

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Culture and Performance

00:45 Hiring and Retaining Good Employees

01:01 Insights from Brian Gottlieb's Book

01:49 The Four Quadrants of Employees

02:37 Documenting Performance Issues

04:33 High Performers with Low Culture

06:58 Hiring Based on Culture First

11:33 Finding High Culture Fits in Schools

14:21 Interview Techniques and Team Feedback

 

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