Organizations often believe that patterns predict people. In reality, people create patterns. Patterns don't create people. One successful hire is an experience. Two successful hires begin to look like a…
“If you hire only those people you understand, the company will never get people better than you are. Always remember that you often find outstanding people among those you don't…
"Experience is the best teacher." At first glance, it seems impossible to disagree. The longer someone has worked, the more situations they have encountered. More negotiations. More successes. More failures.…
In an earlier article, Success Leaves Clues. So Does Context., we discussed why achievements should never be viewed without understanding the circumstances behind them. There is another layer that deserves…
In hiring, success naturally attracts attention. A candidate who increased revenue by 40%, led a major transformation, expanded operations into new markets, or built a high-performing team will naturally stand…
In investing, one of the most widely accepted principles is simple: Don't put all your capital into a single asset. The reason is straightforward. No matter how promising an investment…
When a critical role remains vacant for months, it is natural for organizations to place significant expectations on the eventual hire. The thinking is often straightforward: Once we find the…
One of the most common hiring challenges is often described in a familiar way: “We’ve interviewed many candidates, but none of them seem to be the right fit.” At first…
There is a small pattern in recruitment that has quietly become more common over time. After being contacted by a recruiter or HR representative, many candidates now take an additional…
Last week, there was a discussion around how hiring decisions are not always a reflection of capability alone. In many cases, recruitment outcomes are influenced by alignment, timing, business priorities,…
