How Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, and Jeff Bezos Hire A-Players

Leveling Up with Eric Siu

Legendary leaders like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, and Jeff Bezos have shown that hands-on involvement is key to building exceptional teams. In this session, Eric Siu shares his insights on recruiting A-players — those rare talents who can deliver ten times the value and drive the company's vision forward.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/BC-Laq0nRUw

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:27) Hiring Based on Core Values and Cultural Fit
• (07:07) Trust Your Gut Feeling and Continuously Verify Fit
• (09:51) Hiring Coaches and Seeking Talent with Tenure and Promotions

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