The First Inning
Build your first team with the DART Diamond.
Each issue takes one base of the DART Diamond (Direct & Deploy, Attract & Assess, Reward & Retain, Teach & Transform) and gives founders, small business owners, students, and mentors something to use this week. Hiring is an event. Managing talent is a cadence.
Issues
- No. 1Opening Day
Friday, October 2, 2026 · Four bases, one loop, and why October is the best time to build a team.
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