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534 - The Top Grading Lie

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Full disclosure, I have a different experience with most business books than the average person does. Recently I was at a mastermind, and I had a familiar experience. One I have far too often. At this mastermind, someone at my table recommended the book "Topgrading," and I could have jumped out of my skin.

When it comes to books on hiring or processes on recruitment, there's a well-known book out there called "Topgrading." Essentially it's a book based on stack ranking people in a company. Honestly, topgrading is a terrible process and one I've had personal experience with. In this podcast, I share a story of the Topgrading group coming into a company I had partnered on. Tune in to hear how this process failed this business, and how I ended up winning.

There's a ton of books and process out there. You need to be careful about which ones you use and listen to. The majority of them haven't been challenged, and if they were, you would see that they are no good. Topgrading is one of them. If you want advice on how to hire the right people for your business, here's what you need to do. Take your candidates and look at the skill sets they have. Make sure they match your position, but more importantly, make sure they are excited about the job and that they are a true believer. Because you can have the perfect person on paper, but if they aren't genuinely excited about their position and they don't believe they are going to fail you. Find true believers who care and your entire business will change. Lastly, if you haven't yet, don't even bother reading the book "Topgrading." Trust me; I'm doing you a favor.

Resources mentioned:

If you want help with building a business, growing a team, and changing the world go to Billionairecode.com.

When you’re ready, here are a few ways my team and I can help scale your business:

1. Grab a free copy of my book: The Entrepreneurial Personality Type.

This book will show you why, as an entrepreneur, there is nothing wrong with you, and how you’re not alone. We are the few who dare to dream of a better future and go into the world, insisting it become a reality.

2. Join Momentum Masterclass.

In this course, you’ll learn how to eliminate pressure and noise, how planning systems play a massive role in your success, and the keystone habits every entrepreneur needs to develop.

3. Join our Billionaire Code Facebook Group.

Come hang out in our Facebook group of over 2,000+ members where we regularly share about team building and company growth.

4. Subscribe to the Momentum Podcast.

The Momentum Podcast will walk you through the importance of building a team, scaling companies, and ultimately, making your greatest contribution to the world.

5. Join one of our programs and work with me and my team.

If you’d like to work directly with me and my team, to take you from where you are today to a place where there are consistent growth and scale, head on over to billionairecode.com and we’ll send over some details to get you started.

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Full disclosure, I have a different experience with most business books than the average person does. Recently I was at a mastermind, and I had a familiar experience. One I have far too often. At this mastermind, someone at my table recommended the book "Topgrading," and I could have jumped out of my skin.

When it comes to books on hiring or processes on recruitment, there's a well-known book out there called "Topgrading." Essentially it's a book based on stack ranking people in a company. Honestly, topgrading is a terrible process and one I've had personal experience with. In this podcast, I share a story of the Topgrading group coming into a company I had partnered on. Tune in to hear how this process failed this business, and how I ended up winning.

There's a ton of books and process out there. You need to be careful about which ones you use and listen to. The majority of them haven't been challenged, and if they were, you would see that they are no good. Topgrading is one of them. If you want advice on how to hire the right people for your business, here's what you need to do. Take your candidates and look at the skill sets they have. Make sure they match your position, but more importantly, make sure they are excited about the job and that they are a true believer. Because you can have the perfect person on paper, but if they aren't genuinely excited about their position and they don't believe they are going to fail you. Find true believers who care and your entire business will change. Lastly, if you haven't yet, don't even bother reading the book "Topgrading." Trust me; I'm doing you a favor.

Resources mentioned:

If you want help with building a business, growing a team, and changing the world go to Billionairecode.com.

When you’re ready, here are a few ways my team and I can help scale your business:

1. Grab a free copy of my book: The Entrepreneurial Personality Type.

This book will show you why, as an entrepreneur, there is nothing wrong with you, and how you’re not alone. We are the few who dare to dream of a better future and go into the world, insisting it become a reality.

2. Join Momentum Masterclass.

In this course, you’ll learn how to eliminate pressure and noise, how planning systems play a massive role in your success, and the keystone habits every entrepreneur needs to develop.

3. Join our Billionaire Code Facebook Group.

Come hang out in our Facebook group of over 2,000+ members where we regularly share about team building and company growth.

4. Subscribe to the Momentum Podcast.

The Momentum Podcast will walk you through the importance of building a team, scaling companies, and ultimately, making your greatest contribution to the world.

5. Join one of our programs and work with me and my team.

If you’d like to work directly with me and my team, to take you from where you are today to a place where there are consistent growth and scale, head on over to billionairecode.com and we’ll send over some details to get you started.

  continue reading

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