Matt Mayberry | Investing in People

Consider the difference: Hiring to fill a position versus hiring to build potential.

The business world is noisy. Companies everywhere hunt for profits. But what separates the good from the great?

People. Not just as tools. But as assets.

Successful businesses don't view employees as expendable resources.

They see potential, room for growth, and opportunity for mutual success.

Take Google. They could easily onboard coders by the thousands. Instead, they hunt for innovators. Problem solvers. Why?

Because an innovator doesn’t just solve today’s challenges. They preempt tomorrow’s.

Starbucks. They could have a conveyor belt of baristas. Yet, they seek community builders. People who can make a cup of coffee feel like home.

It’s not about quantity. It’s quality. And how to amplify it.

Here’s some contrarian thinking: Spending more on training and development isn’t an expense. It’s an investment.

Warren Buffett puts it bluntly, "Price is what you pay. Value is what you get."

Ask yourself: Are you paying for hours worked? Or investing in the value of continuous growth?

Companies that have left their mark, Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Didn't achieve success by treating employees as commodities. They built them up. Nurtured skills. Fostered innovation.

The logic is straightforward: A nurtured employee isn't just more productive. They're more loyal, innovative, and invested.

In a nutshell: You can either deplete your human resources, Or cultivate and reap the benefits long-term.

Your approach to your team will shape your company's trajectory. Do you see them as mere entries on a balance sheet? Or as investments with unlimited potential?

To wrap up: Real business success isn’t in exploiting. It’s in elevating.