A Reader Writes... (Update from the Field - Texas Charter School Conference)

In response to the 12/3/2010 post, “Update from the Field – Texas Charter School Conference,” a reader writes:

I love George Sanders and miss him terribly! If you recall, he actually started with us as an aide. I hired him! I hope I taught him a few things. He is another quality person we couldn’t hang on to. I am so proud for him.

SC Response

He didn’t stay forever, but he made a heck of an impact when he was with us. George was the person that every leader should hire every time. Look for the person that is going somewhere. Get three great years out of them and let them move up. When they outgrow your organization, as George did, you are still better off, because they lifted up everyone around them. Hire for smarts, hire for ambition, hire for hard work and then just try to not slow them down.

Think. Work. Achieve.

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