If the Shoe Fits: Do You Hire Ron-s?
by Miki SaxonA Friday series exploring Startups and the people who make them go. Read all If the Shoe Fits posts here
Wally Bock, who provides some of the best and most pragmatic content available on being a boss, shared the story of Ron.
I’ve known many Ron-s in my time, both male and female, and the managers who hired them—hired them even when they knew better.
They ignored the red flags and rationalized away any information or signals that contradicted their desire to have the Ron on their team
Often the Ron came in as a star; the person who could save the project/product or bailout the team.
But stars can turn into shooting stars, since their reputation and achievements are often a product of their skill at managing up.
How many Ron’s have you hired?
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