Talking to a friend and partner today reminded me what’s really so tough about hiring. You have expectations about that person, you invest an immense amount of time with them and try to follow them in everything (new ideas, investments, resources, you name it). To then find out they underperform or cannot meet those expectations and/or things will not work out.
This specific was for a sales director but it reminded me how difficult it is to find the right people and how many of us are simply trying to get that right multiple times a year. Probably among the most challenging things you ever need to do (and do over and over again) and the reason why hiring is a top priority a for CEOs.
I’ve been there so many times. But when you have someone that meets those expectations, exactly as you imagined, well that’s something rare you should appreciate.
Stefano