"Stop the Hiring Gamble is an innovative and intuitive way to look at hiring. It outlines a solid method for analyzing candidates' innate talents instead of just their résumés and rehearsed interview responses." -J Auer, MBA, CEO of RISE Services, Inc.

"The idea of hiring based on innate abilities rather than just skills and experience is captivating. Stop the Hiring Gamble guides readers through this approach, offering practical methods to identify and incorporate these innate talents into the interview process. As someone who has personally implemented this approach with positive results, I can confidently say it delivers. Stop the Hiring Gamble is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their hiring process. The focus on innate abilities offers a compelling alternative to traditional methods, and the practical tools provided can be adapted to diverse hiring needs. If you're ready to move beyond résumés and find candidates naturally suited for your roles, this book is worth your time." -Sally Rustad, MBA, SHRM-SCP, VP of HR, Opportunity Management Group

"In Stop the Hiring Gamble, Dr. Nebeker draws upon his decades of experience to develop an intuitive framework to help identify and cultivate the natural strengths in others. This system works not only in business but in countless other circumstances. As a parent, the simple principles in this book have been invaluable in setting up our children to succeed." -Rusty Crandell, attorney and cocreator of the Actively Family YouTube channel

"This book has become an indispensable cornerstone in my approach to building a successful team. I've tried my whole career to find the missing X factor in building the right team. This was the missing link for me. Through its profound insights and actionable strategies, this book has equipped me with the tools to reduce risk and confidently align new and seasoned members of my team. Stop the Hiring Gamble isn't just a book-it's a blueprint for creating a thriving, values-driven corporation where success is measured not only by financial gains but also by the positive impact we make on our employees and society as a whole." -Solomon Carter Smith, president of Backroads Foundation

"Over my career, I have been in many positions in business and government where I have been responsible for hiring employees. I have had many successes but also many failures. If I had had the insight and skills taught in Stop the Hiring Gamble, I would have been more successful, and the organizations I was leading would have been more profitable and effective. It would have been wonderful to have Gerald there, personally guiding me

through the interview process to ensure I was asking the right questions and assessing the correct definition of what I expected the employee to accomplish. Now you can have Gerald there with you by reading this book and following the hiring templates included in the appendix. It will be well worth the effort." -W. Val Oveson, CPA, Oveson Consulting, LLC

"I'm so grateful for everything Dr. Nebeker has taught me. He genuinely cares for people and wants to see them succeed. His passion for helping organizations succeed is inspiring." -Anne Blythe, MEd, producer and host of The BTR.ORG podcast