The Importance of Hiring Employees Who Have a Sense of Urgency

12/09/2025 10 min

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Episode Synopsis

In today’s fast-moving business world, speed and responsiveness can make or break your company. In this episode, Business Resources One (BR1) Founder & CEO Mike Voories breaks down why hiring employees who have a sense of urgency is one of the most important decisions you can make.

We’ll cover:
✅ What “urgency” really means (and what it doesn’t)
✅ How urgency impacts customer satisfaction, team efficiency, and profitability
✅ The hidden costs of hiring employees who lack urgency
✅ How to identify urgency during the hiring process
✅ Building a culture of urgency without sacrificing safety or quality

Whether you’re in the Green Industry — landscaping, lawn care, irrigation, horticulture, arboriculture, or snow & ice management — or leading a company in any field, urgency is a game-changing trait that separates high performers from average ones.

If you’ve ever struggled with slow-moving employees or want to build a team that acts with purpose and accountability, this episode is for you.

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