Cameron Herold says hire people who have actually done the job before, not just studied it. Balance their proven skills with culture fit, and don't put entrepreneurs in corporate roles where they'll clash.
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Or it's very key to remember that you need to hire people that have done what you need them to do. Not that they've read a book on it or they have the theory behind them. But if you wanted someone who has broken an Olympic record at butterfly, has competed in all four strokes, has done individual and team events in the Olympics. But companies get so sloppy with we're interviewing where we get all enamored in this person and their culture fit and they know how to do something but they've never done it before. You need to hire so that's what you have to look for. So you need to hire both for culture fit and per proven skill set. You can't bring in somebody who's too big and aren't going to roll up their sleeves if it's entrepreneurial. Nor can you put an entrepreneurial person into a big corporate environment.
I'm a big fan of gratitude. I'm a big fan of expressing gratitude, especially to those who've helped you along the way. I'm sure there's a long list.