These hires generally fail miserably, because the new person doesn't have the requisite energy and enthusiasm, isn't comfortable with the rest of the employees, starts off by criticizing the way the entrepreneurs runs the business, or is just way too focused on financial and compensation issues. (inc.com)
The vast majority of these hires fail for four reasons: (1) a quickly - emergent and readily apparent lack of energy (stamina) and / or little enthusiasm for the day - to - day aspects of the business; (2) a weak connection to and empathy for the rest of the employees; (3) an early tendency to criticize the way you have run the business in the past; and (4) a focus and excessive interest in and emphasis on financial and compensation issues. (inc.com)
Your leadership team needs to set a strong example for the rest of your employees. (entrepreneur.com)