Introduction

The day you're given the assignment to fill an open position is the day you're invited to change the world and leave a legacy that could outlast you for generations. There's a ripple effect with every hiring decision you make that goes beyond the simple transaction that begins with the question, "How soon can you start?" It's not unlike the realization that Jimmy Stewart's character, George Bailey, discovered in the classic movie It's a Wonderful Life: The life of an individual does matter and can make a big difference for his family, his friends, and his community. And the decision you make about who you will hire will have similar dramatic consequences for you, the person you hire, and the life of your organization.

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