Chapter
The Traits That Make a Good Hire
21:39 - 25:53 (04:13)
Successful hiring involves finding people with persistence and curiosity, as well as a diverse range of backgrounds and personalities. While rocket scientists and super bowl winners may not be readily available, companies can still find and attract successful candidates by evaluating traits such as these.
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Business
Summary
The speaker is a former rocket scientist.
ChapterThe Traits That Make a Good Hire
Episode#248: The 10 Commandments of Startup Success with Reid Hoffman
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker highlights the importance of not just cognitive diversity but also personality diversity in building successful teams.
23:46 - 25:53 (02:07)
Diversity
Summary
The speaker highlights the importance of not just cognitive diversity but also personality diversity in building successful teams. He gives an example of how his calm partner balances his own urgency and how having a diverse team improves both individuals and the company.