Karol Zielinski puts it on the line and reminds business owners and managers that it’s okay to hire someone smarter than yourself. I’m willing to bet what he really means is that it’s important to hire capable people. You have to give someone credit for having the smarts, drive or experience to start a company. Having said that, smart people can help you solve business problems.
The truth is some business owners can be intimidated if they think an employer is smarter. It can be a challenge finding a hat rack for that urge to be the outright boss or leader. When you hire smart people, other members on your team can learn from them. There are other benefits to hiring smart people too. They learn quickly and you won’t have to spend as much time teaching them. This frees up managers and business owners to focus on growing the business. The moment of realization to hire smart people usually comes when managers realize they can’t do it all. The reality is that your employees shouldn’t just be smarter than you. They should also be honest, caring and committed to the company’s mission.
Show your own smartness by hiring smart people. Every employee will have strengths or weaknesses. Help them identify what they’re good at and work with those who need improvement. Create a workplace where people will be motivated to come to work each day.
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