Listen "How One Hiring Mistake Became a Coaching Framework"
Episode Synopsis
Summary: We’ve all heard “trust your gut” but what happens when you don’t? Joe Wilmoth shares the story of a rushed hiring decision that backfired big time. From cutting corners to ignoring red flags, he breaks down the price of sidelining your instincts and how that painful moment shaped the way he coaches leaders today.Chapters: 00:00 – When Gut Instincts Go Quiet03:00 – The Hire That Haunted05:30 – Internal Referral: Shortcut or Trap?08:00 – Process? What Process?12:00 – Red Flags and Rushed Calls17:00 – How This One Mistake Rippled21:00 – The Cost of Not Listening to Yourself24:00 – Building the Gut Muscle for Future Decisions28:00 – Coaching the Next Generation of Leaders30:00 – Final Framework: Pause, Check, AlignHost Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimkGuest Joe Wilmoth: linkedin.com/in/joe-wilmothExecutive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka
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