Episode 8 Pedigree or College Degree?

In today's show, we take the opportunity in the midst of the biggest US College Admissions Scandal to discuss what is really important when it comes to hiring qualified team members. 

In general, society puts a heavy premium on college, and especially name brand colleges and universities. Students and parents alike feel tremendous pressure in doing all that they can to gain an edge in the admissions process.  But as employers, and Divinepreneurs, what can we do to allay this overemphasis?  Are we occasionally biased towards someone who has the right pedigree even?  (line of engineers, having been groomed from the "big" companies, or having a certain legacy?)

What may we look for in a team member that is beyond the four-year degree?  Of course, the team member should have the requisite qualifications and skillset but rarely does a BA degree tell all. 

After all, college is not a barometer for grit, hunger, humility, or having the ability to deal with people. 

Having a college degree in hand is awesome but someone with a chip on her shoulder may be that powerhouse you can nurture and grow. 

As Divinepreneurs, we can learn much from Jesus who selected perhaps not necessarily the brightest - but ones who were willing to learn, and be trained.