EntreLeadership 3 Weird Hiring Practices Every Business Should Have
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Mar 16, 2026 They unpack three unconventional hiring practices that aim to cut bad hires and protect culture. Topics include prioritizing core values before skills, transparent pay conversations early in the process, and involving family through a final spousal dinner. They also cover multi-stage interview volume and the five traits Ramsey looks for in candidates.
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Fivefold Hiring Criteria That Prevent People Problems
- Ramsey hires for five things beyond skills to reduce future people problems.
- They prioritize humble, hungry, smart plus skill set and cultural fit, a framework used before Pat Lencioni popularized it.
Tell Candidates Your Core Values Early
- Tell candidates your core values up front so they can self-select in or out.
- Ramsey plainly states mission, core values and what 'bring your whole self to work' means during early interviews.
Culture Requires Onsite Presence To Build Trust
- Culture fit matters because Ramsey is highly relational and collaborative, not transactional.
- They expect on-site presence to build trust through everyday interactions like hallway conversations and shared meals.
