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Podcast: Beyond the Book
Episode: The Pitfalls of Hiring Friends (Feat: Dr. Heidi Gregory-Mina)
Description: “You don’t need friends who become coworkers; you need coworkers who become family.” I made the mistake of initially thinking that hiring friends was a great idea when I began hiring employees. I was always worried that this would destroy our friendship, and my personality didn’t lend itself well to difficult conversations.Following the release of Success in Any Economy," Dr. Heidi Gregory-Mina joined us on the podcast to discuss her take on being an authentic leader and her chapter in the book. Dr. Heidi's chapter entitled "The Pitfalls of Hiring Friends," shares her personal and prof...