Hire for Cause-Orientation and Emotional Intelligence
The best predictor of a great hire isn't technical skill — it's how someone sees themselves in relation to their circumstances. Look for people who are at 'cause' rather than 'effect': they believe they can change themselves and their situation, take personal responsibility for outcomes, and are driven to evolve. They have emotional and social intelligence, want to contribute to something larger than themselves, and operate from an abundance mindset. Pair creative or visionary hires with an organizer — someone who wakes up making plans and wants to stick to them. Creatives generate ideas; organizers execute them. Without that pairing, creative energy dissipates. The best team structures combine people who see unlimited possibility with people who make sure things actually get done.
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Starting Virtual Business with Minimal Equipment
Look for people who see themselves at 'cause' rather than 'effect'—they believe they can change themselves and their circumstances, are driven to evolve and learn, have emotional and social intelligence, want to contribute to something bigger than themselves, and live in what they see as a friendly, abundant universe.
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Hire an Organizer First When You're a Creative Entrepreneur
Hire an organizer - someone who wakes up making plans, creates lists and schedules, and wants to stick to them. If you're creative, an organizer will handle admin work and help keep you on track.
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Pair Visionaries With Organizers to Get Results
Pair them with an organizer who can keep their eye on them and ensure results. This can be through direct reporting, partnership, or support arrangements to make sure actual work gets completed.