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Ahhh, winter! The smell of burning fires, a few sprinkles down low and snowflakes in the higher elevations, cooler temps, the non-stop cadence of Christmas carols - its college football bowl season! A sport that’s truly American in its origins. Whether you played at a professional level or are just a fantasy geek - we ALL have played football!
- Look for role players, not all "rain makers"
- Place an emphasis on compatibility
- Don't add a team member, just because your company will pay for it...
- Think long and hard about what is "missing" from your practice and staff accordingly
- Can the role be filled virtually?
- Pretend you have a virtual assistant for a week or so and imagine what the team member would be doing for you that day
- Consider carefully your strengths and weaknesses - I know, I hear a collective - we're good at everything" - Uhhh, no you are not! Or even in rare cases, just because you are doesn’t mean you should complete the tasks.
- Family members are great but they are family members. One step removed is good - one of our team members is our son-in-law. If you changed their diaper, they may not heed your mentor ship.
- Carefully craft a compensation package that will allow learning but provide incentive.