Recruiting lessons learned:
Make a list of people you want to work with some day, and then systematically hang around the hoop until the stars align.
In fact, build a structure (e.g. a retreat) such that you can catch up w/ these people regularly & introduce them to each other.
Make a list of people you want to work with some day, and then systematically hang around the hoop until the stars align.
In fact, build a structure (e.g. a retreat) such that you can catch up w/ these people regularly & introduce them to each other.
Sell them "asymmetric upside", if it doesn't work out here's everything they'll learn, if it does work out here's what they'll earn.
Regardless, here's how they'll be set up for success long-term, and heres how you'll support them way after they're gone:
Regardless, here's how they'll be set up for success long-term, and heres how you'll support them way after they're gone:
You don’t need to be close friends w/ your team to be effective, but if you are, it's an advantage if your team can also serve ppl's need for community.
This is why the retreat idea is so powerful, b/c it creates friendships in advance so if you recruit one, others will follow.
This is why the retreat idea is so powerful, b/c it creates friendships in advance so if you recruit one, others will follow.
