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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 10 MIN

Ep 260 | Don't Put Diesel in a Ferrari | The Truth About Hiring the Wrong Fit

from The Iron & Infrastructure Podcast

In this episode, I break down one of the biggest mistakes leaders make when hiring and building teams: putting the wrong person in the wrong seat and expecting great results. Most bad hires aren't because someone is lazy or incompetent. They happen because there was no clear structure, no expectations, and no intentional process behind the hire. I talk about why leadership should always look at the process before blaming the person, how effort and skill are two completely different things, and why every role needs defined expectations, accountability, and ownership. If you want to build a strong team, it starts with hiring with intent and creating the right structure before filling the seat. Key Topics: Why most "bad hires" are actually leadership and process problems The difference between hard work and having the right skill set How to define clear expectations and accountability in every role Why the right people in the right seats change everything  Follow along @jacobemery44 Ready to UNLOCK YOUR GREATNESS? ⬇️ Download the Free Break Barriers Blueprint and learn more at jacobemery.com #Leadership #Hiring #BusinessGrowth #TeamBuilding #HiringStrategy #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #Culture #BusinessOwner #JacobEmery #Infrastructure #Accountability #PersonalGrowth

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