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“If I'm thinking I have to fill this role, it's usually not the right person.”
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What It Means
Desperation to fill positions leads to compromising on quality and settling for wrong candidates
Why It Matters
Hiring the wrong person is worse than leaving position empty temporarily
When It's True
For critical roles where performance significantly impacts business outcomes
When It's Risky
For urgent operational needs where any competent person is better than none
How to Apply
1
Only hire when genuinely excited about candidate
2
Maintain high standards even under time pressure
3
Better to wait for right person than rush wrong hire
Example Scenario
“Resist hiring mediocre VP Marketing due to urgent need - wrong hire costs months of poor performance and rehiring”