So, I tried this thing called the “ebony model” the other day. Let me tell you, it was quite a ride.

I started by looking around for some information online. I mean, who doesn’t these days, right? There wasn’t a ton out there, but I got the gist. It’s all about finding the best people for your team. Easy enough, I thought.
First thing I did was sit down and really think about what I needed. What skills were a must-have? What kind of personality would fit in with the team? It took a while, but I came up with a pretty good list.
- Started looking around for these people.
- Checked out some job sites, you know, the usual spots.
- Even tried that LinkedIn thing.
Got a few bites, which was cool. But then came the hard part: figuring out who was actually good and who was just good at talking themselves up.
Had a bunch of interviews. Some were great, some were… not so great. One guy talked about how he was an “alchemist of the workplace.” What does that even mean?
Anyway, I finally found a few people who seemed like a good fit. Offered them the job, and bam, they accepted.

Now, the real test begins. Keeping them happy and making sure they don’t jump ship. I’ve heard that’s a whole other ball game. I’m trying a few things, like being more involved and listening to their ideas.
Honestly, this whole “ebony model” thing is way more work than I thought it would be. But hey, if it means I get a killer team, it’s worth it.
I’ll keep you guys posted on how it goes. Wish me luck!