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Aug 19
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350. The Hiring Genius: 'Fire Everyone' ...

Morgan Nelson
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“Nearly every business problem is a people problem.” – Michael MojoIn this unfiltered chat, Michael Mojo reveals why businesses stall, how to hire and lead top talent, and why people and communication trump any system or strategy.Episode Highlights0:00 - Trailer2:10 - A-players avoid bad leaders4:45 - Value vs. money trap7:30 - Coaching myths exposed12:00 - Startup survival mode15:30 - Scaling $1M to $10M19:40 - It’s a people issue22:15 - Communication by style27:30 - One hire, one problem33:20 - Vet hires like dating39:05 - COVID firing wake-up44:10 - Mirror test leadership47:18 - Visionary vs integrator53:10 - Hiring with real values59:42 - Quick book picks1:08:30 - Advice to 18-year-oldAbout Michael MojoBusiness coach specializing in leadership, communication, and human behavior for $1–$10M founders.Connect with Michael Mojohttps://www.michaelmojo.comhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelmojo_success/Connect with Mehttps://www.youtube.com/@morgantnelsonhttps://www.instagram.com/morgantnelsonJoin the Dream Out Loud Facebook Communityhttps://bit.ly/49QXClWDownload the FREE Life By Design Productivity Plannerhttps://planner.morgantnelson.com/optinplanner

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