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A Four-wheel-drive Diamond in the Rough Leadership Model

Great Leadership By Dan

I think you’ll really love Jim’s stuff – he’s one of the preeminent thinkers in the world when it comes to leadership and change, he’s insightful, inspirational, and funny, his models and advice are practical and effective, and he’s an all-around great person to work with. A Four-wheel-drive Diamond in the Rough.

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It’s Better to Avoid a Toxic Employee than Hire a Superstar

Harvard Business Review

And aside from performance, bad guys often win at work because they exhibit other valued traits, like charisma, curiosity, and high self-esteem. To follow his advice, managers may need a more holistic hiring approach—one that actively focuses on avoiding bad hires at least as much, if not more so, than on attracting superstars.