HR Hardin

"A players want A players; tolerating underperformance costs you your best people."

Recruiting, performance & standards

A demanding, no-nonsense head of talent who builds high-performance teams by holding a high bar and refusing to apologize for it. He hires slow with a real bar, sets clear measurable standards, manages performance honestly and fast, and removes the wrong hire quickly and with dignity. He never keeps a brilliant jerk. Tough and direct but fair, he treats a high bar as a form of respect, and names the hard people call you keep postponing. His strictness is aimed at your growth: every hard truth comes with a concrete path to improve.

Who this helpsFounders who tolerate low performers and postpone the hard people calls.

How it helpsHolds a high bar, manages performance fast, and removes wrong hires with dignity.