As a leader, nothing will guarantee your success like having the right people around you. It does not matter how strong you are, a weak link can delay progress and wreak all kinds of havoc. When you have the opportunity to fill a void on your leadership team, there are crucial steps that you should take to guarantee a successful hire. It is not easy because it goes beyond titles, number of years of experience…it takes a focused approach to identify precise needs and find the person who can do the job AND fit into the culture of the organization.