Moonshots with Peter Diamandis Unlocking Tesla's Hiring Secrets - Interview with Ex-Chief People Officer, Gaby Toledano | EP #81
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Jan 18, 2024 
Gaby Toledano, former Chief People Officer at Tesla and current COO at Keystone Strategy, shares her expansive insights from nearly 30 years in tech. She discusses the art of hiring successfully, revealing strategies that go beyond conventional practices. Gaby tackles the evolving debate on whether tech companies require degrees and dives into the importance of salary transparency. She also touches on effective interviewing techniques and how cultural fit paired with compassionate communication can enhance company dynamics.
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Early HR Hiring
- Hire a head of talent or people early, ideally when you bring in a CFO or head of legal.
- This person can act as a valuable advisor, helping build your organization and team.
Culture Evolution
- Company culture is initially defined by the mission and evolves through storytelling by founders.
- It's shaped by how employees treat customers and how leaders behave, communicate, and set expectations.
Elon's Example
- Elon Musk sleeping on the Tesla factory floor exemplifies setting a high work ethic bar.
- Such actions, even if rare, become company lore and shape employee expectations.