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One of a manager’s most important jobs is to build their team. But hiring is often difficult and exhausting. And, it can feel like taking a shot in the dark because even with resume screens, interviews and reference checks, it’s impossible to really know how a person will be as a colleague.

Today’s episode is about hiring great people. In addition to looking for the right fit for the role, there are a few competencies that I always look for when hiring because if the person has these, it makes everything else so much easier.

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Why Hiring the Right Person Matters

• (01:18) The Qualities That Make Someone Great to Work With

• (06:45) Self Awareness

• (09:55) Learning Orientation

• (6:10) "How Might We" Mindset

• (12:35) Why These Competencies Make Managing Easier

• (13:20) How to Assess These in Interviews + Resources

• (14:50) Recap & Final Thoughts

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