The Hiring Edge
The Hiring Edge
Josh Matthews
Slow to Hire, Quick to Fire: How to Build Major League Teams
49 minutes Posted Oct 8, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Why Slow To Hire Matters
People As A Company’s Core Asset
Defining Culture And Core Values
EOS And The Eight Questions
Marketing Your Culture To Talent
Panels, Power, And Final Say
Ownership Versus Committee Hiring
Onboarding, Probation, And Fit
Quick To Fire Done Right
Major League Mindset, Not Bush League
Trust, Conflict, Commitment, Accountability
Cutting Through Culture Theater
Art And Science Of Hiring
Assessments, Archetypes, And ROI
Moneyball For Teams
Scorecards, Roles, And Output
Write Job Ads That Repel
World‑Class Requires World‑Class Choices
Resources, Tools, And Where To Find Chris
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Send us Fan Mail Most companies hire too fast, fire too slow, and wonder why they stay stuck in the minors. Josh Matthews and business coach Chris Hallberg unpack how “slow to hire, quick to fire” really works — from using assessments and culture filters to holding leaders accountable and scaling simplicity. A masterclass in hiring and leadership without the corporate BS. Why do so many companies keep hiring the wrong people — and then keep them too long? In this straight-talking episode, Jo...