How to Spot & Keep A-Players in Your Business with Dr. Axa Yox
GUEST: Dr Axa Yox, PhD, award winner, inventor and author
HOST: Marcia Riner, Business Growth Strategist, CEO of Infinite Profit®
Episode Summary
Hiring the right people is one of the biggest challenges for business owners. How do you spot top candidates, protect your A-players, and fix toxic workplace culture? In this episode, Dr. Axa Yox, an expert in neuroscience and business strategy, shares powerful insights on building a high-performing team.
With a deep background in science, a PhD in microbiology, and a passion for leadership, Dr. Yox reveals how to attract, retain, and leverage A-players to drive business success. If you’re serious about scaling your business with the right talent, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you don’t want to miss!
Key Takeaways
✅ How to identify top talent – Spot the best candidates who will drive your business forward.
✅ How to protect your A-players – Keep your best employees engaged, motivated, and thriving.
✅ How to fix toxic workplace culture – Recognize and eliminate the behaviors that are holding your business back.
Timestamps & Key Insights
📌 [00:00] Introduction – Why hiring the right people is crucial for business success.
📌 [00:05] The power of A-players – How one top performer can increase team productivity by 30%.
📌 [03:49] Lessons from failure – Dr. Yox’s journey from scientist to entrepreneur and what she learned.
📌 [05:32] The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make – Why ignoring expert advice can cost your business.
📌 [07:39] Are you too attached to your product? – The risk of falling in love with your own ideas instead of listening to customers.
📌 [10:49] Spotting A-players vs. toxic employees – How to tell the difference and make the right hiring decisions.
📌 [14:02] Leadership vs. management – Why true A-players elevate others instead of just excelling individually.
📌 [18:21] Should you always hire A-players? – Understanding when an A-player is the right fit for your company culture.
📌 [22:00] The fear of hiring top talent – Why business owners hesitate to bring on A-players and how to overcome it.
📌 [26:47] Compensation vs. motivation – What really keeps high performers engaged beyond just Money.
📌 [30:34] Productivity hack: The best day to run payroll – How shifting payday can boost your team’s performance.
📌 [32:56] Final takeaways – How to apply these hiring and leadership
Resources & Links
📖 Dr. Axa Yox’s Book: Stop Calling It Comfort Zone: Be Uncomfortable to Be Comfortable to Succeed – Available on Amazon
🔗 Connect with Dr. Axa Yox:
LinkedIn: Dr. Axa Yox
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👤 About Marcia Riner
Marcia Riner is a business growth strategist who helps entrepreneurs scale smarter, increase profitability, and maximize business value. As CEO of Infinite Profit® and creator of the Profit Booster® strategies, she goes beyond advice—working alongside business owners to implement proven strategies that strengthen financial stability, optimize operations, and drive long-term success.
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