# Five lessons on building a cohesive team

Baron Schwartz, founder and CEO of VividCortex, found out about recruiting for a young company the hard way.

4 minute read

Published on 13th September 2025

Read this Fast Company [story (opens in a new tab)](https://www.fastcompany.com/40404060/five-new-rules-my-company-set-after-a-hiring-disaster?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=leadershipdaily-top&position=3&partner=newsletter&campaign_date=04102017) for five practical rules to creating a cohesive team rather than a number of hasty hires.

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