In this episode of Hire Smart, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda tackle one of the most difficult dilemmas in leadership: what do you do when your highest performer is also your worst cultural fit? While most hiring strategies focus on skills and output, this conversation dives deep into the unseen costs of toxic behavior — even when it comes wrapped in top-line results.
Eric and Hunter explore real-world examples of how a single disruptive individual can unravel team cohesion, morale, and long-term success. They break down the psychology behind tolerating toxic talent, the dangers of confusing performance with alignment, and why great leaders must sometimes make tough, unpopular decisions to preserve team integrity.
This isn’t just about hiring — it’s about creating workplaces where people thrive, not just perform.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Why Culture > Performance
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