In his book, Winning, Jack Welch talks about the four characteristics that employees need to have in order to be successful. it's therefore imperative to look for these qualities when you are hiring.
People who have positive energy are generally extroverted and optimistic, they thrive on action and relish change. They love to work, love to play; in short, they love life.
People who have the ability to energize others, get them revved up with enthusiasm, can inspire members of their team to take on the impossible.
People who have edge have the courage to make tough decisions. They know when it's time to stop analyzing and start deciding. Many very bright people have trouble with edge because they see too many possibilities, and this prevents them from making a decisive choice and taking action. This kind of indecisiveness can keep an organization in limbo.
People who can execute have the ability to get the job done, They know how to turn decisions into actions and push them to completion through resistance, chaos, and unexpected obstacles.
If a job candidate has all four of these characteristics, then look for their passion. This is an authentic, heartfelt excitement about the work they do, and about the people with whom they work. They love to learn and grow their responsibilities, and they're enthusiastic when the people around them do the same. People with passion tend to excited not just about their work, but about everything in life.
Adapted from Welch, Jack with Suzy Welch. Winning. New York: HarperBusiness, 2005.
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