Business Quote by Brad Stone
““At least one anointed bar raiser would participate in every interview process and would have the power to veto a candidate who did not meet the goal of raising the company’s overall hiring bar.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Everything Store”, 2013
A designated senior recruiter ensures every interview maintains a high hiring standard, with veto power over unsuitable candidates
In simple terms: A senior recruiter protects hiring quality
Key Takeaway
Maintain rigorous hiring standards
Themes
leadership
quality
process
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
business
organizational
When to use this quote
- Hiring decisions
- candidate evaluation
- company culture
- bar‑raising practices
Key Concepts
Talent acquisition
organizational governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you prevent bias while maintaining standards?
- What safeguards support balanced decision‑making?
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