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Hiring mistakes cost you time, money, and momentum and can drive away great team members.

Learn how the cost of bad hires adds up fast, but making the right hires can save and earn your company over $450,000…

Championship teams are built with the right number of high-quality people not just anyone who applies.

Not every player fits your puzzle.

Track your superstars, develop them, and assess their real impact often…

If you’re going to play the game of business, why not build a championship team?

Learn a solid foundation to do just that by getting the right people on the bus, as Jim Collins says…

Emotions drive our decisions especially in hiring.

Fear can lead to shortcuts or unrealistic optimism about candidates, while comfort may cause delays when your team needs talent now.

Define clear hiring metrics to know when to hire, not just who to hire…

Everyone you meet brings value and that includes every player trying out for your team.

Learn how to define your why through real stories, clear goals, and a plan for each player’s success…

Championship teams are built with intention.

Define the role clearly, focus on high-performance outcomes, and understand how the player will collaborate inside and outside your organization…

Your hiring team shapes your entire organization.

Who’s involved, who makes the final call, and how well they’re trained to make smart, consistent decisions all directly impact your success.

Invest in building and training a hiring team that knows how to spot true talent your future depends on it…

Great hiring starts with a strong Decision Committee (DC).

Choose people who are wise, trained, and courageous enough to make fact-based decisions.

Structure your DC to use each member’s strengths, follow a clear assessment process, and stay accountable…

If you’re going to do something, do it right especially when it comes to ethics and legal compliance.

Candidates trust you with sensitive information, so handle it with professionalism and mutual respect…

How committed are you to hiring only quality people?

Consider the time and money lost from lowering your standards or not sticking to them.

Start strong by defining the quality level needed for the role, then confirm if a promising candidate matches the Role DNA…

Set a clear quality standard and define the Role DNA for each position on your team.

These two key disciplines strengthen any hiring process improving good ones and transforming weak ones immediately…

When hiring, it’s crucial to spot good intentions and avoid traits that could harm your team.

To protect your time and make better decisions, follow these four steps: use the proven system to run thorough tryouts, follow it consistently for every role, and have the wisdom to improve it when things go wrong…

Our #1 goal in hiring is to save time and bias does the opposite, wasting time and money even without legal issues.

Decide what’s fair, consistent with your values, and acceptable.

Then train your team to apply those standards and run fair tryouts for every player…

Don’t gamble with a loose culture or hire players who violate it no matter how promising they seem.

Make culture fit a key part of every hiring decision. Strong teams may have different cultures, but the best ones protect them on purpose…

Superstars can drive major growth or destroy a team if chosen poorly.

Most importantly, build a balanced team mix game-changing superstars with dependable role players who meet specific needs…

Every superstar’s success depends on the strength of their role players.

When role players work together seamlessly with your top talent, it unlocks the full potential of everyone…

Job descriptions are outdated and uninspiring especially for top talent.

That’s why we use Strategic Plans (SPs) instead…

Don’t underestimate the power of a Strategic Plan (SP).

It inspires superstars to join, strengthens your hiring workouts, and builds better relationships from the start.

If you want players who are all-in and driven to win, the SP is your secret weapon…

Each part of the Strategic Plan (SP) plays a vital role in performance, culture, purpose and team standards.

Set the bar for success and implement a a blueprint for winning…

Money isn’t the main motivator for top performers but it still matters.

Give them an exciting role and get creative with pay and scheduling tied to performance.

Every role is unique, but the goal is the same: connect compensation to meaningful results…

Money isn’t the top driver for high performers but being undervalued is a dealbreaker.

To attract and keep them, connect the role to their values, offer flexible benefits, and show integrity in your financial offers…

Whale hunt wisely timing and fit matter.

Not every big catch helps right away, and some of the best “whales” are top-tier role players, not headline-grabbing superstars…

Discover how to attract top-tier talent by aligning your opportunity with what truly motivates them.

If superstar candidates aren’t biting, it might be time to change your bait…

Learn how to attract high-performers, even those not actively looking by crafting irresistible career ads, optimizing your Careers page, and promoting with purpose.

This system turns passive talent into eager applicants…

Before expanding your team, consider how you can improve the performance of those already with you.

Promote openings internally first it boosts morale, encourages growth, and strengthens culture.

Done well, this can spark new energy and help current team members see a future with you…

Referrals are built on trust.

If you won’t reward your own team for helping you find top talent but you’ll pay a recruiter you may be showing bias and undermining your values.

A strong referral program builds credibility, boosts trust, and turns your team into true partners in hiring the best…

Unlock hidden talent by building a Talent Community, your own ecosystem of trusted connections ready to fill key roles.

The best candidates aren’t applying; they’re waiting to be invited…

Catch and Release saves time early in hiring by helping you quickly screen out the wrong players.

Hiring must be systematic not emotional or based on guesswork.

Train and mentor your team to master this process. Consistent development is the only way to truly Hire the Best…

Trust but verify never accept any source, including AI, as fully accurate without checking.

AI can support your hiring, but don’t let it replace critical thinking or due diligence.

Use it wisely, set boundaries, and always confirm the truth before making decisions that impact your team and your future…

Resumes are valuable when reviewed wisely.

Look for red or yellow flags, but also confirmation the player should advance like strong grammar, clean format, and clear signs they’re achievers and team players.

A great hiring system helps attract better players and leads to smarter hiring decisions…

Start assessing talent early with the resume workout, your first pre-draft step.

Learn the five traits that separate standout resumes from red-flag ones…

Before the interview, scout smarter with the “Online Workout” your second pre-draft hiring step.

Learn how to legally and ethically uncover red flags through search engines, social media, and free tools, because while resumes are polished, the internet reveals the real player behind the paper…

Make your online candidate searches fair, legal, and useful with a clear scorecard system.

Spot red flags, confirm alignment, and document findings without bias or guesswork...

Learn how to detect honesty through body language, tone, and micro-expressions using FBI-inspired techniques.

Spot real vs. rehearsed behavior to make smarter hiring decisions and build stronger teams…

Most hiring coaches have never been trained—yet they're trusted with one of the most important decisions in your business.

Train them like pro sports teams do, and watch your hires transform…

Bad hires cost more than you think especially when your team isn’t trained to spot them.

Learn the 3T Process to turn anyone into a confident, consistent hiring pro…

Hiring a great player starts with great paperwork.

Break down the essential forms, legal must-haves, and pro tips to streamline your hiring process and set the tone for long-term success…

How do you respectfully cut someone from your hiring tryout?

Learn how to make timely, thoughtful decisions that protect your time, honor the candidate, and strengthen your company’s reputation.

Discover simple, empathetic strategies that leave a lasting positive impression...

Skipping the video interview can lead to wasted time and costly hiring mistakes.

Use it as a vital filter to spot red flags early and confirm candidates meet your standards…

Treat your hiring process like an NBA tryout with clarity, energy, and purpose.

Learn how to design structured, high-impact candidate experiences like a world-class coach…

First impressions make or break your shot at top talent.

Discover how to start interviews with confidence, avoid trust-killing mistakes, and create an experience that draws superstars in from the very first moment…

The way you end an interview matters just as much as how you start it.

Learn how to close with clarity, empathy, and confidence leaving every candidate feeling respected, whether you're hiring them or not…

What if you hired like the NBA?

Learn how tryouts, scrimmages, and scorecards, like the ones that uncovered Alfonzo McKinnie can reveal real potential beyond the résumé.

Build a fair, high-performance hiring system that spots game-changers for your team…

Great teams aren’t built on guesses, they’re built through tryouts that test for real skill and mindset.

Learn how to design hiring workouts like an NBA camp, using role-specific challenges and paid scrimmages to spot top performers with confidence…

Skipping training for your hiring team can cost you top talent and lead to costly misfires.

Learn how the “Standard Hiring Tryout” system teaches, tests, and trains your team to run objective, skill-based interviews that actually work…

Learn how to use strategic questions and scorecards to uncover a candidate’s true technical ability, problem-solving skills, and growth potential.

The right dialogue can expose far more than polished bullet points ever will…