PODCAST EPISODE 365 – How Great Leaders Build Teams That Make Them Better

ByPaul Adams

What does it actually take to hire the right people – and build a team that makes you better?

In this episode of More Than Commas, Paul sits down with Jaidin McCann — President of PeopleConnect Staffing, HR executive, and founder who has built six companies and led three successful exits — to talk about the real game of talent acquisition, executive hiring, and what separates great leaders from those who get stuck.

They discuss A-players, insecure leadership, company culture, the hidden job market, salary negotiation, and the hard truths about what it really takes to move from director to C-suite — without losing your integrity in the process.

More importantly, this conversation is a reminder that who you hire shapes who you become — and that building the right team may be one of the most important decisions a leader ever makes.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:28 – Meet Jaidin McCann
02:16 – What makes an A-player
06:29 – Reading a company’s culture before you accept
10:49 – Asking tough interview questions without losing the offer
18:51 – Tapping into the hidden job market
20:20 – Breaking through to the C-suite
27:02 – The Coldplay CEO scandal
32:32 – When to bring up compensation
37:19 – Connect with Jaidin

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A short Coldplay clip is used in this episode for educational and commentary purposes only. Credit to the original owner. All rights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement intended.

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