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Ep. 111 Hiring your friends...? Listen to this first!
People On Purpose® · 2025-07-16 · 27 min
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Let's answer one of the most common (and complicated) leadership questions: Should I hire someone I’m friends with? I'm sharing hard-won lessons from client stories and my own team, including what makes these hires work…or crash and burn. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at what being locked out of Instagram for a month taught me about boundaries, balance, and why your socials aren’t everything. Key Takeaways: Why hiring friends can work and when it absolutely doesn’t How to tell someone you care about they’re not the right fit The hiring rubric every founder needs to stay objective Why your leadership style is the real dealbreaker