mind your business: Seven Tips for Hiring 'A' Players

The quality of your business depends on the quality of your team. A motivated, energized staff is the key to companywide success—you want "A" players, those colleagues who contribute disproportionately to the advancement and profitability of the organization.

If you can build a team of "A" players around you, then your job as a business leader or owner becomes much easier. You won't have to deal with endless crises, allowing you to focus on developing your organization's future strategy.