If you're able to arrange a trial period with a new hire, do it. It will give both … - Kathryn Minshew

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The next time I cry about golf it will only be with joy. It's not worth crying over golf for any other reason. After all, it's only a game.

Kathryn Minshew

If you're able to arrange a trial period with a new hire, do it. It will give both of you a chance to make sure the position is a good fit - and can help you avoid being in the awkward situation of wanting to fire someone three or four weeks in.

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Launching a start-up, you need to get a lot done quickly. Every day is different. Everyone pitches in with everything. It's easy for the founding team to say, 'We're flexible. We all help out with everything!' But when it comes to making decisions - that flexibility can spell inefficiency and disaster.

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