02/01/2026
Most hiring mistakes aren’t about skill.
They’re about fit.
In EOS, we help entrepreneurial leaders build teams that are 100% Right People in the Right Seats. That starts by knowing what to really look for when bringing someone new on board.
Here are 6 things to look for in your next hire (beyond the résumé):
1. They Live Your Core Values
If they don’t share your Core Values, it doesn’t matter how talented they are. Culture is everything.
2. They “GWC” the Seat
GWC = Get it, Want it, Capacity to do it.
1️⃣ Get it – They intuitively understand the role.
2️⃣ Want it – They’re genuinely excited about the work.
3️⃣ Capacity – They have the time, skill, and emotional bandwidth to do it well.
3. They Fit the Right Seat
Even Right People can fail in the wrong seat.
Every seat in your company should have 5 clear roles. If this person isn’t strong in all 5, they’re not the right fit.
4. They’re Humble, Hungry, and Smart
This comes from Patrick Lencioni’s The Ideal Team Player — and it aligns beautifully with EOS.
👉 Humble: No ego, team-first.
👉 Hungry: Self-motivated, driven.
👉 Smart: Not just IQ, emotional intelligence and people smarts.
5. They Have a Measurable
In EOS, everyone has a number. Can this person own a weekly measurable that drives results?
6. They Bring Diversity of Thought
You’re not hiring another you. A healthy team includes people who think differently, but who challenge ideas without challenging Core Values.
Diversity of perspective + alignment in values = magic.
Hiring is one of the most important leadership decisions you’ll make.
Don’t leave it to chance.
Use EOS tools like the People Analyzer, GWC, Accountability Chart, and Scorecard to make every hire count.
If you want to build a team that truly helps you get what you want from your business, start here: https://www.eosworldwide.com/eos-toolbox
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