Lately, I’ve been hearing the phrase “we’re looking for the ideal candidate” quite often. Of course, that’s understandable and logical — everyone wants the best and most suitable employees to work for their organization. The list of requirements from companies and hiring managers is usually very precise: clearly defined education and certifications, specific years of experience, high proficiency in multiple languages, the “right” values, and other essential professional and personal competencies. However, more and more often I find myself asking — how often are we, as employers, managers, and colleagues, truly ready to be just as “ideal” as we expect our candidates to be?