Most founders think the best hires come from their network.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I used to believe this too.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Until I hired 2 people from my inner circle for my one of the business few yearsback.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
All two were talented. All two were trusted people…. One friend and another is cousin.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
One quit within 6 months. Remaining actively worked against company decisions in team meetings.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The problem wasn’t their skills. It was the relationship dynamic.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
When you hire friends and family you inherit baggage. Past conversations. Shared assumptions. An informal power structure that doesn’t translate to business hierarchy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the best performers I’ve hired were complete strangers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
No history. No assumptions. Clear expectations from day one.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
They showed up to prove themselves, not to collect on friendship equity.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Your network is great for advice and intros. Terrible for building your core team.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The strongest teams are built on merit, not familiarity.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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