Why better hiring begins with questioning what we think we see. In business, a single hiring decision can influence a team’s performance, a firm’s growth, and its long-term success. Yet even experienced leaders can make costly mistakes when evaluating talent. Sometimes, the candidate who makes the strongest first impression isn’t the person best equipped to do the job. Meanwhile, someone with the right experience and capabilities may be overlooked simply because they didn’t immediately connect with the interviewer. The problem isn’t necessarily a lack of experience in hiring. It’s how easily perception can influence judgment. When First Impressions Take Over
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