Build a Team That Wins: Emma Grede on Hiring the Right Employees

In this episode, Emma Grede introduces her debut book, 'Start With Yourself', which focuses on self-leadership and overcoming self-doubt to achieve success. Grede discusses the common inquiry from women about her success, aiming to provide a blueprint rather than a mere narrative.

She transitions into her experience with hiring, starting from the candidate's perspective, and explaining how potential hires should assess the value of roles offered to them. However, she highlights that, at some point, individuals will become the ones making hiring decisions and emphasizes that this responsibility is more complex.

Emma discusses the importance of understanding one's weaknesses as a hiring manager, advocating for hiring based on problem-solving capabilities rather than merely on qualifications. She urges listeners to recognize that a successful team is built when leaders know themselves well and can articulate the actual problems needing solutions.

Throughout the episode, Grede shares four false hiring beliefs, providing new perspectives that encourage leaders to challenge conventional thoughts and hire for the right mindset rather than just a cultural fit. She stresses the significance of valuing care, ownership, and adaptability in candidates, while also highlighting the critical role of feedback in developing team members. Furthermore, she emphasizes the necessity of investing in talent and creating an environment that celebrates excellence without guilt. Grede concludes with actionable insight by stating that hiring well is transactional but not a negative term, indicating that both parties need to benefit mutually.