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Years ago, I hired a guy to be my assistant who had just graduated from one of the “100 Great Books” colleges. We had a very pleasant conversation and I made the offer. He asked, “Why me? I have no industry experience.” I replied, “You know how to think. I can teach you everything else.”
It was one of my best decisions.
So true! I always say you can teach someone the company, but you cannot teach work ethic, eagerness to learn, and that overall drive/positive attitude. You're right, sometimes the best potential employees are overlooked simply because they don't have a degree.
I really like this pyramid. It shows the importance of character and attitude. I was just trying to teach my son this after his baseball game today. Skills will only take you so far. You have to have a good attitude and be a person of integrity as well.
Yes, this!!!!! I am, after 20 years, finally getting a chance at titled leadership. I have been a go-to for so many for so long. It's a killer to be this patient. Next challenge-get a rate offer that says the same.
Good reminder to choose partners (both companies and people) in this way. I acquired a company that had revenue, but the owners lacked good character. Turned into a legal disaster.
A tremendous amount of talented seniors too.
Throughout my entire career, I have always flipped that triangle upside down and started with character and attitude those two we’re far more important than a rest