I distinguish between qualities candidates must walk in with and qualities we can develop.

I treat integrity and character as buy-column items that no training can install.

I am willing to hire for character and train for skill.

I have passed on technically impressive candidates because of character concerns.

I don't assume our culture can fix a toxic but talented hire.

I know which technical skills we can realistically teach and how long that takes.

I weight character evidence more heavily than resume strength.

I probe for how candidates treat people, not just how they perform tasks.

I understand that 'best' on paper is not the same as 'right' for the team.

My non-negotiable selection criteria are actually non-negotiable in practice.