Masters of Scale

How to make the star employees you need, w/Marissa Mayer

Aug 8, 2018
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ADVICE

Probe For Heart During Interviews

  • In interviews, ask behavioral questions that reveal character, like times someone helped others without personal gain.
  • Listen past initial awkward silence; candidates may be withholding details to avoid making peers look bad.
ADVICE

Design Rotations With Clear Learning Goals

  • Use role rotations deliberately to teach specific contrasts and lessons between responsibilities.
  • Frame each rotation as "I used to do X, now I'll do Y, and I'll learn Z" to make growth explicit.
ANECDOTE

TV Writing Program That Launched Hits

  • Nickelodeon's writing program paired diverse writers, leading to a hit show and alumni success across TV.
  • Karen Kirkland used that program to build community, diverse voices, and long-term industry impact.
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