Even Quote by Alan Schaaf
“If you're even on the fence about hiring someone, that person is a no. You have to feel it in your gut.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Founder, 2020
Hiring decisions should be guided by instinct; hesitation signals a poor fit.
In simple terms: Gut feeling matters in hiring.
Key Takeaway
Trust intuition when evaluating candidates.
Themes
hiring
intuition
leadership
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
leadership
When to use this quote
- recruiting
- team building
- startups
Key Concepts
decision making
human resources
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance gut feeling with objective criteria?
- What signals indicate a candidate is a poor fit?
A Different Perspective
Instinct can be biased; verify with data.
