Although we’re in a particularly tough economic climate, it’s ironically a great time to hire. In this episode, we examine why that is, and break down how best to find the perfect team members. You’ll also discover what not to do when hiring generalists versus specialists, and why values should always come first!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:00 ] Today’s topic: building teams in the current economic climate.


• [00:15 ] When to hire generalists versus specialists.


• [01:52 ] How not to approach hiring.


• [02:12 ] How to ensure you find the right people for your team.


• [05:15 ] Why now is a good time to hire.


• [05:25 ] Why values always trump talent.

Tweetables:

“Finding the right person is a matter of you defining what outcomes you’re looking for in the beginning, defying the competencies, and then defining your core values.” — @ericosiu [0:02:12 ]

“It doesn’t matter how good someone is [or] how competent they are if they don’t align with your core values.” — @ericosiu [0:02:56 ]

“Hiring for talent or values — it values every time.” — @wilxlee [0:05:29 ]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Find Your Why

Wilson Lee on Twitter

Wilson Lee on Instagram

Eric Siu on Twitter

Eric Siu on Instagram

The Littles

Leveling Up

Leveling Up Heroes

Growth Everywhere

Single Grain