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 Smart
• Colby's alternative to "What's your greatest weakness?" that actually works
• Four red flags you're probably ignoring
• How to use the first 90 days and your one-on-ones to catch issues early

Stop hiring people who interview well but underperform. Start hiring for character.

Resources Mentioned

• "The Ideal Team Player" by Patrick Lencioni

Connect with Colby Morris

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colbymorris
Website: nxtstepadvisors.com

Coming Soon (April 2026)

• Second weekly podcast episode featuring interviews with leaders
• YouTube version of The Things Leaders Do podcast

Remember: 74% of employers have made a bad hire. But it doesn't have to be you.

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