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*Never* Hire Your Friends

2025/6/6
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Mark Cole: 我认为每一个播客都是我们最好的播客，如果我停止这样认为，我就会停止做播客。今天的播客很特别，因为我们将实现我们的目标。这个播客旨在为你增加价值，并期望你将价值倍增给他人。我们是一个播客，我们相信我们为领导者增加价值，领导者将价值倍增给他人。今天我将向你介绍一位非常非常特别的领导者。她是一位朋友，你会在我们的播客谈话中听到这一点，因为我们会很投入，我们会像朋友一样交谈。这很好，这很重要，这对这个播客的内容的整个概念都很重要。

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This introductory chapter sets the stage by introducing Marcel Combs and her book, "Never Hire Your Friends." It highlights the importance of strong workplace relationships and the surprising approach of building a team based on friendship, challenging conventional wisdom.
  • Marcel Combs's book challenges the notion of not hiring friends.
  • The podcast emphasizes building value and multiplying it to others.
  • John Maxwell's endorsement of the book is mentioned.

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If you want to love the people you work with and lead them effectively, build a community of friendship in the workplace. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole is joined by special guest Marcylle Combs to discuss her brand-new book, Never Hire Your Friends!  Key takeaways:  Too many people say that humility is a weakness and not a strength.

Speak honesty with kindness, especially when it’s going to hurt. 

 Having fun with your team isn't just a nice idea — it's serious business. 

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Never Hire Your Friends Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from this teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HireYourFriends) and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”   References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!)  Click here to order your copy of Marcylle’s new leadership connection resource, Never Hire Your Friends!)  Enroll in the Every Day with Purpose Online Course for $49 (Regular $199))  Courage to Continue Podcast Episode)  Mindset Matters Podcast Episode)  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!)  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!)  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team)  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store)