Ghazal Alagh on 6 lessons every leader must learn from ‘bad' hires
Alagh broke down her experience into six key lessons:Letting go is sometimes the right call: 'One wrong hire can hurt more than just output—it can impact morale, culture, and trust,' she noted.Early warning signs are real: Misalignment on values, lack of ownership, and a dip in team energy are often indicators leaders should not ignore.Tough decisions define leadership: 'Letting go wasn't easy. But holding on would've cost the team more,' she explained.Cultural fit matters as much as skill: Alagh emphasised trusting one's instincts and prioritising cultural alignment over credentials.Be proactive: 'Don't rush hiring decisions, invest in onboarding, and address red flags early,' she advised.Learn and move forward: 'Bad hires happen. But the worst thing you can do, is nothing,' she concluded.'If you've ever had an experience that didn't turn out the way you wanted, what did it teach you?' Alagh said as she concluded her post. Take a look at her post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ghazal Alagh (@ghazalalagh)Alagh's post triggered discussion online, with users agreeing that poor hiring decisions can drain energy and impact overall performance. 'Bad hiring creates all burning from inside as a leader and are energy drainers! Better to remove quickly without delay,' a user said, while another added, 'Leadership isn't about perfection; it's about collective wins and losses.'See the comments here: Ghazal Alagh's viral post conveys the message that leadership is as much about building teams as it is about knowing when to act for the greater good.- EndsTrending Reel
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