How to Hire People Who Give a Sh*t

How to Hire People Who Give a Sh*t is an honest, funny and at times, raunchy guide to building successful businesses and careers. Erika Weinstein dives into the essence of hiring and interviewing by exploring passion and how our feelings, prejudices and experiences play an important role in achieving our success. Filled with anecdotal stories, interviews and personal experiences, this guide will keep you learning and laughing. Erika's Golden Rules, found throughout the book, are rules that we know but don't always follow. How to Hire People Who Give a Sh*t can help leaders and entrepreneurs of all stripes harness their passions and create meaningful company cultures. WARNING: If you are offended by off color language and don't have a sense of humor, save your money, this book is not for you.

How to Hire People Who Give a Sh*t is an honest, funny and at times, raunchy guide to building successful businesses and careers. Erika Weinstein dives into the essence of hiring and interviewing by exploring passion and how our feelings, prejudices and experiences play an important role in achieving our success. Filled with anecdotal stories, interviews and personal experiences, this guide will keep you learning and laughing. Erika's Golden Rules, found throughout the book, are rules that we know but don't always follow. How to Hire People Who Give a Sh*t can help leaders and entrepreneurs of all stripes harness their passions and create meaningful company cultures. The Golden Rules GOLDEN RULES: Experimenting is the key to innovation When you are actively listening, it's really hard to f*ck up I'm never lost, I simply find new places Culture is not just having the core values of your company painted on the wall In hiring, there is no room for unrequited love Before you look outside for talent, look inside for the fire. There might be no "I" in "team," but there is a "me." Don't discuss the size of the ring until you fall in love Hiring should start with your leaders No one is perfect, we are all subject to failure Hire for change Talk the same language Listen to the new generation, there is wisdom to be found WARNING: If you are offended by off color language and don't have a sense of humor, save your money, this book is not for you.

Erika Weinstein Bio Erika brings over 20 of passion to the executive search industry, founding two successful firms. While currently leading eTeam Executive Search, Erika and her partners are launching GigHire, an automated hiring platform. Since 1997 Erika has led and executed countless senior searches, helping her clients in emerging technology, digital/social/media, marketing, advertising, market research, promotions, consumer packaged goods and luxury/lifestyle companies grow with game-changing talent. Erika's clients include: Rolex, Chopard, Campbell Soup, Ogilvy, In Marketing, George P. Johnson, Omnicom, Havas, IRI, Nielsen, BLiNQ Media and Criteo. Prior to executive search Erika enjoyed a successful entrepreneurial career in media, promotional marketing and unique service companies. Always the consummate entrepreneur, Erika founded two companies early in her career: Corporate Concierge, a company producing corporate events and promotions with a unique emphasis on concierge services; and TECO Creations, importers of ad specialty items from the Far East. Erika is passionate about building her clients' businesses: "It's not about a placement; it's about finding the best candidate who fits your corporate culture." This mindset has earned Erika a superb track record and reputation as a trusted counselor for clients and candidates alike.