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A-Players Make All The Difference
It’s possible to get by without them, but it’s hard to thrive.
There are certainly many others who can perform the same core job function, but it’s not just about the job description on paper.
A-Players bring a whole other list of skills, mindsets, and perspectives that don’t just get the job done, but make everything else in your business run more smoothly as well.
Most solid professionals are B or B+, and you can certainly build a business with them.
But it’s hard to build a truly remarkable business without a roster of A-Players.
A’s are hard to find, more expensive to hire, and presented with more opportunities to leave. But if you can find and retain them, you’ll be able to move faster, create better work, and stress less.
Here’s a starting point for identifying or training A-Players on your existing team or bringing on new ones.
A-Players:
- Are absolute rockstars at their job role.
- Believe in and are committed to the company’s mission.
- Make the culture of the company better by engaging and being a part of it.
- Go above and beyond and do what hasn’t explicitly been asked if they know it will help the work or the company.
