Podcast Notes Key Takeaways

• Fundamentally, humans are irrational creatures
• “If you want to be in the field of helping others become great, you have to start with the fundamental assumption that people have greatness within them. There’s no proof for that—it’s not a scientific hypothesis; it’s just a belief you have to understand and hold.” – Jeff Hunter
• Embrace confusion!
  • Think of confusion as your brain dictating the inefficiencies of your mental model library
  • “The best thing that can happen, in my opinion, if you care about learning and unleashing potential, is you want to get confused” –Jeff Hunter
• Hiring advice:If you’re looking for a diamond in the rough, you have to be willing to accept someone with a unique background and an unconventional set of experiences
• After hiring a new employee, it’s important to over-index on communication and checking in

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CEO of Talentism, Jeff Hunter, teaches how to rewrite damaging narratives that hold us back, how to give and receive helpful feedback, and why confusion can be a good thing.

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