How do you find someone who thinks like an owner, not just a task-doer?
In this episode, Rob digs into a batch of listener questions about task level, project level, and owner level thinkers. He covers how to identify them, what they cost, where to find them, and why building a team of exceptional people creates a virtuous cycle that lifts everyone up.
Topics we cover:
- (4:13) – Defining task, project, and owner level thinkers
- (7:32) – Are owner level thinkers born or built?
- (10:16) – Compensation ranges for owner level thinkers
- (11:53) – W2 vs. contractor for senior hires
- (15:53) – Do you actually need owner level thinkers?
- (17:36) – Where to find project and owner level thinkers
- (20:16) – How long to integrate them into your company
- (24:40) – How to identify them in job interviews
- (29:38) – Why you won't always get hires right
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