How to Hire Better (So You Don't Have to Fire Later)
Tue Feb 03 2026
How do you avoid making bad hires? Stop interviewing for skills and start interviewing for character using Patrick Lencioni's Humble, Hungry, and Smart framework. Ask specific behavioral questions that reveal these three virtues, watch for red flags like excessive charm or similarity bias, and use the first 90 days—especially your one-on-ones—to assess whether the person truly fits your team culture.
Episode Description
74% of employers admit they've hired the wrong person. The average cost? $14,900. And 28% of new employees quit within the first 90 days.
Why? Because we're interviewing for skills instead of character.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The specific interview questions that reveal Humble, Hungry, and SmartColby's alternative to "What's your greatest weakness?" that actually worksFour red flags you're probably ignoringHow to use the first 90 days and your one-on-ones to catch issues earlyStop hiring people who interview well but underperform. Start hiring for character.
Resources Mentioned
"The Ideal Team Player" by Patrick LencioniConnect with Colby Morris
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colbymorris
Website: nxtstepadvisors.com
Coming Soon (April 2026)
Second weekly podcast episode featuring interviews with leadersYouTube version of The Things Leaders Do podcastRemember: 74% of employers have made a bad hire. But it doesn't have to be you.
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How do you avoid making bad hires? Stop interviewing for skills and start interviewing for character using Patrick Lencioni's Humble, Hungry, and Smart framework. Ask specific behavioral questions that reveal these three virtues, watch for red flags like excessive charm or similarity bias, and use the first 90 days—especially your one-on-ones—to assess whether the person truly fits your team culture. Episode Description 74% of employers admit they've hired the wrong person. The average cost? $14,900. And 28% of new employees quit within the first 90 days. Why? Because we're interviewing for skills instead of character. In this episode, you'll learn: The specific interview questions that reveal Humble, Hungry, and SmartColby's alternative to "What's your greatest weakness?" that actually worksFour red flags you're probably ignoringHow to use the first 90 days and your one-on-ones to catch issues earlyStop hiring people who interview well but underperform. Start hiring for character. Resources Mentioned "The Ideal Team Player" by Patrick LencioniConnect with Colby Morris LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colbymorris Website: nxtstepadvisors.com Coming Soon (April 2026) Second weekly podcast episode featuring interviews with leadersYouTube version of The Things Leaders Do podcastRemember: 74% of employers have made a bad hire. But it doesn't have to be you. Colby's LinkedIn Profile Things Leaders Do Instagram