Would You Hire Yourself?

A Reflective Look at Leadership and Self-Improvement

CW Fong
2 min readSep 30, 2024

As leaders, we frequently make hiring decisions. We evaluate talent, assess potential, and ensure that the right people fill the right roles. But how often do we turn the lens inward and ask ourselves the same critical question: Would you hire yourself?

In today’s world, the value we bring to the table is constantly changing. Skills that were once coveted may no longer be sufficient to navigate the complexities of modern business. Leaders who stop learning quickly find themselves irrelevant. So, it is important ask ourselves if we are still relevant, have we kept up with the shifting demands of our industry, or are we relying on past successes to carry us forward?

Complacency is the silent killer of careers. Leaders who thrive are those who stay curious, adaptable, and willing to reinvent themselves as the landscape shifts. To be someone worth hiring, you must continue to add value, not simply rest on previous achievements.

Starts with Self-Disruption

Great leaders don’t just adapt to change; they actively seek it. Innovation starts with self-disruption. Would you hire yourself if the job ahead required thinking differently, challenging the status quo, and pushing boundaries?

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CW Fong

I blog therefore I am. Passionate about #Singapore, #Leadership, #PublicRelations, #SocialMedia, #Marketing, and #PersonalDevelopment. Above all, I do no evil