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. Check out our new website thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au. Browse the full show catalogue, jump straight to specific moments on the topics you love, or leave us a voice note. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.