belief

Why I hire people who don't work out....

Because I believe things about them.  I believe in what they CAN do, and see my needs they CAN fill, and then I'm off to the races.  I find myself reinterpreting the person's past deeds (or lack thereof) in light of what I hope they CAN do in the future.  

Hope springs eternal.  Problem is, the spring's sweet water is littered with stinky leaves and some pond scum.

The best antidotes provide only a modicum of (useful) relief.  What I need to do better is focus on what the person IS (current skills and traits) and HAS DONE (past accomplishments, training). 

I gotta get better...!