Passion And a Great Talent Scout

I recently spoke to a group of insurance agents about tools that can help you hire the right people for your team. I use and train organizations to use the DISC personality system to determine someone's wiring and how they react to their environment. This system is one tool to help you hire new people and ensure a good fit for that position. Before I spoke, the leader of the event played a short video of Steve Jobs discussing success. The video was titled Success is a Result of Passion and People Around You. It is only eighty-nine seconds long but contains sound advice on why some people succeed and some do not. First, Jobs stated that Passion is what keeps you going when things get tough. If you are not passionate about what you are doing, you will quit when it becomes difficult. He says if you do not love it, you will fail. Second, it is imperative that you be a great talent scout. You need a team of great people around you and know how to recognize them. I also want to let you know about a new podcast entitled EntreLeadership from the Dave Ramsey organization. It is loaded with great advice on how to run a successful business. You can find it at Itunes or you can go to EntreLeadership Podcast. Last weeks podcast was titled "When Failure is Caused by Leadership." The failure of a team member to perform is not always the fault of the individual. Many times the leader did not equip that person to win. Knowing the difference can be vital to an organization. Have passion, love what you do and know how to find and equip the right people. Have a great week! Pierce P.S. Hiring the wrong people can be costly. Contact me for more information about using the DISC Personality Profile in your organization.