Shit You Don't Learn in School

59. Be a Magnet, Not a Jail

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Nov 2, 2022
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INSIGHT

Attracting Top Talent

  • Many companies claim to want top talent but don't create attractive environments.
  • Restrictive policies, like prohibiting side projects, can deter ambitious individuals.
ANECDOTE

Anduril's Approach

  • Palmer Luckey's company, Anduril, pays for employee side project tools.
  • This perk attracts ambitious individuals, demonstrating a specific kind of magnet.
ADVICE

Designing Incentives

  • Design incentives based on the archetype you want to attract.
  • Consider what they value most and create an environment they'd thrive in.
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