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[ScaleX Bite-Size] Hiring for EQ: What Great Leaders Look For with Dr Benjamin Granger
Description
Dr Benjamin Granger explains why he would hire for EQ over IQ when choosing leaders — but why gut instinct alone is never enough.
The best hiring decisions combine validated assessments, structured interviews, human-to-human conversations and a clear definition of what success looks like.
And once you've done the due diligence? That's when Dr Benjamin believes you should listen to your gut.
00:00 – Why Ben would hire for EQ over IQ
01:05 – Don't replace human interviews with AI
01:50 – Look at how candidates achieved results
02:30 – When to trust your gut
03:35 – Why gut instinct alone is dangerous
04:35 – Define what great looks like before you hire
Connect with Dr Benjamin Granger
Website: benjamingranger.com
Book
A Leader Worth Following: How to Master Yourself, Influence Others, and Create Exceptional Experiences
ScaleX
Book: Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10x Your Business
ScaleX Elevate – for businesses under £3M revenue
ScaleX Accelerator – for businesses over £3M revenue
Website: simplescaling.com
Email: hello@simplescaling.com