Masterclass on Hiring (1/3): Mindset & Preparation

Hiring is the most expensive gamble you make as a leader - and when you get it right, it makes everything else easier.The problem is that research shows that 46% of new hires fail within 18 months. The cost isn't just the salary—it's the lost momentum, the cultural damage, and the months it takes to fix the mistake.In this special 3-part Masterclass Series, I am joined by Michael Bailey—an expert in scaling SMEs and building high-performance cultures—to break down the "5 Steps to Hiring Right."In Part 1, we tear down the traditional "Post and Pray" method and teach you the Preparation Phase. You will learn why "Job Descriptions" are useless and how to replace them with a "Scorecard" that defines exactly what winning looks like.In this episode, you will learn:-The 50/50 Gamble: Why traditional hiring has a failure rate of nearly 50% and how to stack the odds in your favor .-Defining "A-Players": Why you don't just want a superstar (who might be a jerk)—you want the right superstar who aligns with your values .-The Scorecard Method: The exact framework to define the Mission, Outcomes, and Competencies for a role before you ever speak to a candidate .-The Hiring Hierarchy: Why you must prioritize Values > Wills > Skills (in that order).-The Speed Trap: How to map your timeline so you don't lose top talent to faster competitors.Resources:-Get the Templates: Download the Job Scorecard and Interview Templates mentioned in this episode inside the Growth Leaders Collective at RMichaelAnderson.com/GLCMichael Bailey is a Growth Consultant with over 20 years of experience helping SMEs scale successfully by building strong people strategies. As former CFO and People Director at MOMs Organic Market, he helped scale the business from 3 to 7 stores while maintaining its purpose-driven culture. He's also worked with Urban Leisure Group (named one of the Guardian's Best Places to Work in London) and The Better Food Company, where he prioritized people alongside profits.Contact Michael:Website: www.elzeard.co.ukLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bailey3