Description:  

In episode 15 of Hire Smart Scale Fast, Hunter Miranda and Eric Farber dive into a compelling question: Should you hire the best of the best? Drawing on a Harvard Business Review study, they explore why top performers often fail to replicate success in new environments. From predictive hiring and adaptability to team culture and internal promotions, this episode is packed with insights on what really makes a great hire. 

Timestamps: 

00:00 – Welcome to Episode 15: Should You Hire the Best? 

00:45 – HBR study on top stock analysts and performance drop 

01:54 – Hollywood analogy: One-hit wonders vs. long-term performers 

03:10 – Why promotion history matters in hiring decisions 

04:12 – When is hiring a "risky" candidate worth it? 

05:02 – How to evaluate adaptability and cultural fit 

05:28 – Interviewing technique: "Tell me more" and red flags 

07:08 – AI talent wars and poaching top employees 

07:54 – Promote from within or risk losing stars 

08:44 – Final thoughts + call to action 

About the show: 

Hire Smart helps business leaders build teams that scale smart and stay strong. Hosted by Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda, the show offers actionable insights into hiring, company culture, and leadership in the age of rapid growth and AI-driven transformation. 

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More episodes: hiresmartpodcast.com  

Follow Eric Farber on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericfarber123 

Follow Hunter Miranda on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/huntermiranda