Episode 161

161. Hiring Slow: The Key to Building a High-Performing Team

Hiring slow is the name of the game! You want to thoroughly vet candidates to ensure they possess not only the necessary skills but also the values needed for the job and your organization's culture. It might seem counterintuitive, but patience can pay off tremendously in building a high-performing team.

First, we'll discuss the importance of hiring slowly to make better hires. Taking your time during the hiring process can lead to better candidate fit and faster decision-making in the long run. Next on our agenda is building a well-rounded team. I'll guide you through the process of identifying and prioritizing key traits and values that are crucial for success within your organization.

We'll also dive into the nitty-gritty of the hiring process itself, from crafting the perfect job description to developing interview questions that get to the heart of what you need in a candidate. As an added bonus, I'll share some advice on following a structured interview process to avoid bias and make informed hiring decisions.

We're all about setting you up for success with smart hiring choices and building a dream team that will help you achieve your goals. So, don't miss out! Tune in now to begin this exciting journey together!


What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:00] Leading and managing a team as a new boss

[1:50] Hiring slow and making better hires

[6:40] Hiring practices for a well-rounded team

[9:05] Hiring process, interview questions, and candidate evaluation

[13:25] Hiring slow to find the right candidate


Listen to Similar Episodes:

What “Hire Slow & Fire Fast” Really Means For You And Your Business

Elevate Your Hiring Game: From Culture Fit to Culture Add

How to Use ChatGPT to Facilitate Team Hiring and Management


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Jackie Koch

Hey, I’m Jackie Koch. I have over 15 years of experience prospecting talent and building teams for Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses in all types of industries.  Technically, I have an MBA from Concordia University, although I’d argue I learned more about growing and scaling a modern business over the last 5 years in the LA tech start up scene. There I built out recruiting and People Operations teams for high growth tech start ups. I love entrepreneurs and being one at heart, I started my own business during the pandemic. I’m the founder and CEO of People Principles where I help founders scale through fractional recruiting and people operations services.