425: The Danger in Hiring Former Co-workers

Have you ever thought hiring a former coworker would be the safest bet for your business? Think again. Today I break down the real risks behind bringing familiar faces onto your team, from blurred boundaries and outdated assumptions to costly payroll mistakes and hidden favoritism. Familiarity doesn't guarantee a great fit. Make strategic hires, not emotional ones, and lead your team with confidence into a stronger future. ☀️ SPOTS ARE LIMITED: The Leadership Intensive Sessions & Team Trainings (https://www.stackingyourteam.com/summer) Work with Shelli Warren: • Book a call with Shelli to talk about how coaching can help you elevate your leadership capability (https://stackingyourteam.com/programs) . • Apply to join the Leadership Lab (https://form.typeform.com/to/TYHeaRBS...) . Free Resources: • Click here (https://stackingyourteam.myflodesk.co...) to grab our NEWEST resource that guides you through a firing framework that protects your culture and your credibility. • Download (https://stackingyourteam.myflodesk.co...) the companion workbook for our 7 most-popular podcast epiosdes. • Check out more free resources here (https://stackingyourteam.com/resources) . Shop: • Grab your Leadership Brief Tear Sheets (https://bellflower-grouper-rb6x.squar...) . • 📙 Grab your copy of my new book, "Mom's Going on a business Trip," here: momisgoingonabusinesstrip.com (https://www.momisgoingonabusinesstrip...) . Connect with Shelli Warren: • Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) • Instagram (  / stackingyourteam  ) • LinkedIn (  / shelliwarren2  ) • Subscribe to the Stacking Your Team Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6436b2...)