In this solo episode, Kerri dives into the common hiring phrase “entrepreneurial spirit” and why it may actually be hurting your team more than helping. Drawing from her personal career experiences and lessons as a founder, she explores how this phrase can attract misaligned candidates, disrupt culture, and lead to costly hiring mistakes. Whether you’re navigating team building or striving for sustainable growth, this episode is packed with encouragement, clarity, and action steps you can apply right away.
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Resources & Mentions:
Brian Chesky on CEO Diaries – CEO Diaries: Airbnb’s Founder Brian Chesky on Brutal Rejection, Great Leadership, and The Biggest Mistake Founders Make!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mBCMUL3ezyEs7xvWtkIoL
Steven Bartlett – Diary of a CEO Podcast
https://www.diaryofaceo.com/
Interesting Engineering – 2024 study on startup founder personality traits
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/personality-types-of-successful-startup-founders
PACE Official – Report on entrepreneur mental health https://paceofficial.com/startup-founder-mental-health-statistics
Gallup – Study on managerial talent and hiring
https://www.gallup.com/workplace/236441/right-manager.aspx
US Department of Labor – Cost of a bad hire estimate
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/hiring
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