We love to look at a CV and value “twenty years of experience.” It looks good on paper. It feels safe. But let’s pull back the curtain on that metric: all too often, it’s just one year of experience, repeated twenty times. What have they done?
We’ve all met people with great talent but zero engine. Sadly, they never live up to expectations. On the flip side, we see people of completely average talent who possess extraordinary energy. You just can’t stop em! They are like an Energizer Bunny…. They consistently achieve success beyond all expectations. That is why self-motivation is everything.
When you are building a high-performing team, don’t hire for longevity. Hire for curiosity, energy, passion, and self-awareness.
Give me a hungry, curious professional with five years of dynamic growth over someone who checked out fifteen years ago but kept showing up to the same desk. Talent is the baseline, but energy is the multiplier.
Look for the engine, not just the odometer. What is in the tank?
If you’re looking to hire leaders with the drive, curiosity, and energy to move your business forward—not just years of experience, Book a Discovery Session with us today to discuss your hiring goals.
