CHAPTER
2
EMPLOYEE SELECTION
THE STUPID SWITCH, PART ONE: HIRING(Don’t Conflate an Applicant’s Ability to Get a Job with the Ability to Do It)
I once served as president and board chairman of a nonprofit organization. We needed to hire a full-time executive director. I put together a committee and commenced a nationwide search, winnowing applicants to a group of finalists we planned to fly in for interviews.
The first finalist to visit, Roger, had an impressive resume and a powerhouse personality. He seemed to have the right answer to every question. He made us feel good about our “wonderful volunteer efforts that serve your community so well.” ...
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