Running a business or practice can be a daily challenge. Everyone else seemingly does it so easily, so why does it sometimes seem like so much hard work? Business owners don’t always have someone they can turn to for answers to daily frustrations, which is why more and more are looking to find a business coach. The most common issues revolve around people, money and time. In particular, the lack of it. This question and answer series of articles provides scenarios for practice and business owners to find answers to those frustrating situations.
Q: Good people are impossible to find. The last two people I employed, interviewed really well, but have both turned out to be duds. I know there are great people out there, because I constantly hear about them from others. Why can’t I find them?
You’re right. There are hundreds of good, even great people out there – many of them probably saying ‘good bosses are impossible to find’.
How long is it since you reviewed your interviewing and hiring process? Is your process attracting the wrong people? And once you have hired them, are you and your company delivering on what was promised in the advertisement and the interview?
Think about the best employees you ever had. What was it about them that made them so great? Chances are it wasn’t just their experience and skills, it was most likely much more to do with their qualities – like enthusiasm, passion, energy, willingness to learn, honesty, work ethic and team spirit. By all means interview for skills, qualifications and experience, but don’t forget to interview for the qualities that will make first class members of your team.
Watch for Part Four…coming later this week!
Until next time…
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