1. Check references.
2. Recognize that performance in school doesn’t tell you much about whether a person has the values and abilities you are looking for.
3. While it’s best to have great conceptual thinkers, understand that great experience and a great track record also count for a lot.
4. Beware of the impractical idealist.
5. Don’t assume that a person who has been successful elsewhere will be successful in the job you’re giving them.
6. Make sure your people have character and are capable.
Source:
Ray Dalio’s Book Principles
