646 | The Real Hiring Problem and How to Stop It

Most hiring mistakes don’t happen in the interview—they happen before you ever post the job. In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we break down why hiring from stress instead of strategy leads to misalignment, burnout, and costly rehires.

We cover:

00:02:09 – The Parable of the Net (Matthew 13:47–50)
A wide net catches everything—including the wrong people. Learn how clarity in your hiring process acts as a filter, not just a funnel.

00:03:18 – Attachment to Filling the Role—Not Solving the Problem
Stop rushing to replace a warm body. Start by asking if the role even fits your current mission and strategy.

00:12:20 – Attachment to the Resume—Not the Results
A polished resume doesn’t equal performance. We show you how to ask better questions that reveal real-world capability.

00:17:49 – Attachment to Past Roles—Not Current Strategy
If your business has changed, your roles should too. Don’t hire for yesterday’s needs—clarify what the role needs to deliver now.

00:22:20 – Attachment to Charisma—Not Culture Fit
Charisma fades. Culture fit endures. Learn how to look past personality and identify alignment with your core values.

00:26:27 – Smart Hiring Framework
This episode kicks off a full series on building a better hiring system. Sign up to get every resource at chrislocurto.com/hiringframework