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Stop trying to hire the smartest people. Hire people who have these 9 traits instead: Too many businesses put too much emphasis on: - Qualifications - Experience - High IQ And focus less on the intangibles. The traits that you can’t teach to people. Here are 9 rare traits in every High Performer After hiring 500+ people: 1. Gets Sh#t Done ↳ The ability to persist through any challenge. ↳ Is known for completing things fast. ↳ Super trustworthy with tasks. 2. Self-Awareness ↳ Are aware of their strengths and weaknesses. ↳ Knows how to improve their weaknesses. ↳ Will understand how long it takes to complete work. 3. Shows Empathy ↳ Treats everyone with respect. ↳ Will go into conversations with full empathy. ↳ Understands the struggles of others. 4. Strong Communicator ↳ Can communicate ideas & concepts very well. ↳ Can communicate with all types of people. ↳ Communicates clearly and at speed. 5. Great At Simplifying ↳ Great at breaking complex things down into simple ways. ↳ Keeps things short and simple. ↳ Understands difficult topics very well. 6. Control Over Emotions ↳ Can handle stress very well. ↳ Never let emotions affect decisions. ↳ Knows when to take a step back. 7. Speaks Up ↳ Doesn’t just accept things. ↳ Wants to see positive change. ↳ Will speak up for colleagues. 8. Manages Time Well ↳ Is self-organised & self-managing. ↳ Will provide updates clearly. ↳ Is on top of all tasks. 9. Enjoys Being Wrong ↳ Will embrace different viewpoints. ↳ Will own their mistakes. ↳ Has a growth mindset. Yes, qualifications may get you through the door… But showing these traits will truly help you excel. Which is the most important trait for you? Let me know in the comments below ⬇️ ♻️ Repost this to help others in your network build a business And follow Chris Donnelly for more! - - - - - 📌 Want a high-resolution PDF of this sheet? Try my free newsletter Step by Step. Join 100,000+ people and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eVCiGdBU You'll get 30+ high-value leadership, business and personal resources.
Often these skills are already exist in someone within your team as well Chris Donnelly.
Chris Donnelly hire those with empathy
Love No.5 Chris Donnelly. Simplicity breeds clarity, and clarity is the king of effective execution.
Hi Chris, great list - I would add “has a sense of humour and does not take him/herself too seriously”
I love this list but would propose changing number six to “Knows how to HARNESS emotions”. ‘Too emotional’ is a label that often falls on women for getting visibly frustrated but not to men when they make a rash decision or lose their temper in a moment of ‘passion’. If the emotion is coming from a place of believe in the business/mission/team, then it can be used to add value to the discussion. Emotion is findamentally human and critical to drive engagement in the work place, but should never be the driving force behind decisions.
Empathy ?
"Yes, qualifications may get you through door..." That's perhaps the truest statement of all, unfortunately. We're at a crossroad - how do we, as a society, reconcile with the fact that qualifications are not the be all end all of great achievers, but simply one of many ways to demonstrate it. It's now up to the decision makers in businesses to find new ways of spotting talents even before they're through the door...
'Enjoys Being Wrong' - it's a game-changer. Embracing mistakes as learning opportunities can transform how teams innovate.
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4moHow do you recommend screening for these?