[ScaleX Bite-Size] Hiring for EQ: What Great Leaders Look For with Dr Benjamin Granger

Dr Benjamin Granger explains why he would hire for EQ over IQ when choosing leaders — but why gut instinct alone is never enough.

The best hiring decisions combine validated assessments, structured interviews, human-to-human conversations and a clear definition of what success looks like.

And once you've done the due diligence? That's when Dr Benjamin believes you should listen to your gut.

00:00 – Why Ben would hire for EQ over IQ

01:05 – Don't replace human interviews with AI

01:50 – Look at how candidates achieved results

02:30 – When to trust your gut

03:35 – Why gut instinct alone is dangerous

04:35 – Define what great looks like before you hire

Connect with  Dr Benjamin Granger Website: benjamingranger.com

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