Topgrading

Last week I attended an invitation-only meeting of prominent authors and speakers, including a couple dozen famous gurus who have substantial organizations that teach managers how to be more successful. About 15 have already read one of the topgrading books, one of the most famous said he wishes he had because he had to fire 30 people (C players) earlier this year, and all were eager to learn how to hire better. Hey — we “gurus” had better practice what we preach, right?