Exponential Wisdom

Episode 28: Hiring “A” Players

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If you want to create a successful, hyper-growth company, you’ve got to get one thing right: hiring.

Peter and Dan discuss one of the most important aspects of being an entrepreneur — attracting great people and recruiting them into the organization.

In this episode:

  • Peter discusses his takeaways from conversations with Jeff Holden (of Uber and Amazon Prime), including insights on the interview process and when to fire someone.
  • Dan shares advice and lessons learned building Strategic Coach into an organization of over 120 people in three countries.
  • Peter and Dan mention the Kolbe Corporation and why they give this assessment to all new hires. Read more about the test at kolbe.com.
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    Exponential WisdomBy Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach & Peter Diamandis of XPRIZE / Singularity University
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