9 Practice the Law of Three

Practicing the Law of Three is a powerful technique that can dramatically improve your accuracy in selecting the right people for you for the long term. Using the Law of Three, you interview at least three times for any position. With a little practice, you will learn to use this approach easily and automatically for the rest of your career.

You can use the Law of Three in several ways. The first application requires that you interview at least three candidates for any position. By speaking to three different people, you will get a much better sense of the kind of people who are available and what you really want. Never hire the first, or only, applicant you speak to. Following this practice can save you a lot of ...

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