And there’s nothing better than hiring someone who’s passionate about… well, about people. Here’s where that powerfully game-changing quality comes in. We call it the “generosity gene.” You’ve seen the generosity gene in action and maybe you’ve even been lucky enough to experience it – a boss who’s overjoyed when you nail an assignment, who’s euphoric to give out promotions, who thinks the very best part of his job is when one of his people gets to go home and tell the family, “I got a raise today.” Unfortunately, you’ve probably also experienced bosses missing this piece of DNA. They grimace like they’re drinking vinegar when bonus time comes around. They sit in meetings with the company brass and take credit for ideas spawned in the ranks. These types are wary, in fact, of anyone beneath or beside them looking good. To them, business is a zero-sum game. The generosity gene is the exact opposite mindset. It’s an in-the-bones, personality-deep craving – to help other people improve, grow, thrive, and succeed. And we promise you, if you hire candidates who’ve got that running through their veins, amazing things will happen in your organization. The reason’s simple. “Generosity gene” managers inspire trust, and in doing so they unleash productivity and creativity. Their people become fonts of ideas and innovation and paragons of commitment to customers and the work. Of course they do! They know they’ll be loved and rewarded for their efforts. Isn’t it great that, in the process, the company reaps the benefits too? Look, hiring is hard; no one’s ever going to argue otherwise. But winning is about assembling the best team, right? What else is there? So make sure you look for people who truly demonstrate the seven qualities on our checklist. And when you find someone with that magical eighth – the generosity gene – do whatever it takes to bring that game-changer into the organizational fold. That, in one fell swoop, is hiring right. ~Jack Welch
Posted on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:23:54 +0000
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