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One hiring mistake almost destroyed a $347 million company. In this episode, Nora Mitchell reveals why choosing skills over character became the most expensive lesson of her entrepreneurial career. You'll discover the real reason most hiring fails and how to spot the red flags that everyone misses. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 75% of successful entrepreneurs say their biggest mistakes involved hiring the wrong people • The 40% turnover reduction that happens when companies prioritize cultural fit over technical skills • How to recognize a bad hire in 12 weeks instead of the typical 8-month nightmare • The $240,000 true cost of each hiring mistake (and how to avoid paying it) 👤 Perfect for: ambitious professionals who want to understand what hiring managers really look for and how company culture impacts career success. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] The $347 million mistake that changed everything [01:45] Skills vs character: why we get it backwards [03:30] The 12-week warning signs every leader misses [05:15] What 40% lower turnover actually looks like [07:00] The hidden $240,000 cost breakdown [09:30] How to hire (and get hired) for character [11:00] Practical takeaways for your next career move The hiring process is broken, but not in the way you think. Companies obsess over technical skills while missing the character traits that actually predict success. This episode flips conventional wisdom on its head and shows you what really matters when building teams or positioning yourself as the ideal candidate. Whether you're hiring your first employee or trying to land your dream job, these insights will change how you think about what makes someone truly valuable in the workplace. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow The Operator on Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: hiring mistakes, company culture, character vs skills, business leadership, career advice

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