This week on The Intentional Workplace, Maria and Jacob take on a popular myth: “Fast hiring equals smart hiring.” (Spoiler: it usually doesn’t.)

We unpack why moving too quickly often leads to mis-hires instead of momentum, how rushed timelines quietly create bigger people problems, and when speed in hiring actually makes sense—and when it backfires.

If you’re scaling a team, feeling pressure to “fill the role yesterday,” or trying to balance urgency with quality, this conversation will help you slow down just enough to hire better.