Priceless Professional Development:

I wonder if NASCAR Car Owner Rick Hendricks knew he was hiring the best when he decided to hire unknown and unproven Race Car Driver Jimmy Johnson in 2001. 

Johnson won his sixth championship in 2013 and has broken almost all the records. He's  also been recognized as Athlete of the Year and Driver of the Year.

Johnson had a solid background in racing, but so do thousands of others who want the job of Race Car Driver.  How did Hendricks know to take a chance on this young unknown?  Was it luck, intuition or something else?

 
Like NASCAR Car Owners you have many candidates with solid experience vying for your positions. Many look good on paper and sound good in the interview.

So what's the secret for hiring the best?  How do you know which candidate will be your next 'Champion'? Looking at why people 'crash and burn' on the job sheds insight on where to put your focus, when hiring, so that you can hire your next champion.

While there are many reasons why people do not rise to the level of "Champion" or high performer after being hired.  Studies tell us that the main reason people fail in a job is... CONTINUE READING.

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This is a silly and fun video from the silly and fun movie: Talladega Nights - The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.  The main character is Ricky Bobby - played by comedian Will Ferrell.

Ricky Bobby crashes and burns in a hilarious way in the movie. He definitely DOES NOT have the personal skills of a champion, but he is very funny!

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