photo illustration by Laurel Daunis-Allen
Fierce Practice #2: Hire for Smart+Heart
Hire individuals who will bring with them not only intelligence, but also a full and open heart which they extend to others. Your most valuable currency is not IQ, multiple degrees, industry experience, or the ability to build a cool PowerPoint deck. The most valuable currency of your organization is relationships and emotional capital. Human connectivity is the next frontier for exponential growth, and the only sustainable competitive edge. If you want to become a great leader, you must gain the capacity to connect with colleagues and customers at a deep level, or lower your aim.
