John Amaechi @johnamaechi.apsintel.com · Jul 25

1/3 “Will they hit the ground running?” That’s the question many leaders ask during the hiring process. But it’s the wrong question. Because what they’re really asking is “Are they already like us?”, “Will they slot in without friction?” and “Will we be comfortable?”

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John Amaechi · Jul 25

2/3 But speed isn’t the predictor of value - potential is. And potential often requires time, context and space to emerge. Hiring only those who feel familiar will get you momentum today and maybe even tomorrow, but it will rob you of the breakthroughs later on.