Good People, Bad Fit: How One Wrong Hire Can Cost You Millions

Underperformers are costing businesses more than we realise - not just financially, but culturally. Today we unpack the true cost of poor hires, how to manage underperformance with empathy and accountability, and the leadership moves that create a high-performance culture. Whether you lead a small team or a growing company, this episode will sharpen how you hire, coach, and make the tough calls.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(00:15) Jase’s First Job at Macca’s and the Roots of High Performance(02:36) Owning the Days You Underperform(03:31) What Poor Performers Really Cost Your Business(06:12) Filling Roles vs. Hiring the Right People(08:31) How to Push for High Performance Without Being an Asshole(12:43) Why Clear Expectations Matter in the Interview Process(17:43) What Netflix Taught Us About Firing the Bottom 20%(21:56) Why Performance Plans Can Help—Not Hurt(25:19) Balancing Empathy and Accountability(26:40) The Leadership Responsibility to Protect the Team(29:00) Where to Start If You’re a Small Business OwnerCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: [email protected] Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.