In this episode, Safa Harris and Ashley Dreager discuss key strategies for effective hiring and team building in growing businesses. They explore the importance of hiring for roles rather than individuals, understanding personal and team strengths, and the challenges of letting go of control as a business owner. The conversation also touches on interview techniques, self-reflection for business owners, and the significance of being in the right mindset to receive and act on business advice.
Key Takeaways:
• Hire for roles based on business needs, not just personal connections
• Use tools like CliftonStrengthsFinders to assess and complement team strengths
• Allow hired experts to take ownership of their roles for best results
• Effective interviewing involves asking strategic questions to gauge problem-solving skills
• Business owners need self-awareness and a regulated nervous system to make good decisions
Timestamps:
0:59 - Discussion on hiring the right person for your business
3:28 - Introduction to using CliftonStrengthsFinders in the hiring process
7:47 - Challenges of letting go of control as a business owner
13:21 - Safa's favorite interview questions and techniques
20:51 - Strategies for business owners to identify their strengths and weaknesses
28:31 - The importance of self-reflection and a regulated nervous system in business decision-making
34:16 - Mention of a free business audit offered by Safa and Ashley's company
Referenced Links:
• CliftonStrengthsFinders
• ClickUp Affiliate Link
• Dubsado Affiliate Link
• Free business audit
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