The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
CNLP 698 | Counterintuitive Advice on How to Attract and Keep High Performers, Getting Better Before Getting Bigger as a Younger Leader, and Thoughts on Paul Graham and Brian Chesky's Founder Mode with Brett Hagler
Dec 24, 2024
Brett Hagler, CEO and co-founder of New Story, discusses groundbreaking strategies for young leaders on attracting and retaining top talent. He shares counterintuitive advice: focus on getting better before expanding. The conversation explores adapting traditional charity models into market-based solutions for housing challenges. They delve into 'founder mode' concepts from industry giants like Paul Graham, highlighting balanced leadership and long-term thinking as keys to success. Hagler emphasizes that effective leadership requires detaching personal identity from professional roles for greater impact.
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Quick takeaways
- Surrounding high performers with other talented individuals creates a culture of talent density that fosters growth and retention.
- Adopting a long-term mindset allows leaders to navigate challenges strategically while keeping their organization’s vision intact.
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Attracting High Performers
To retain high performers, it is crucial that they be surrounded by other high performers. This environment fosters a culture of talent density, which is often deemed more important than mission or compensation when individuals choose a company. High performers thrive in settings where they feel challenged and can grow, making it essential to create teams composed of talented individuals. Establishing a workplace that encourages collaboration among high achievers ultimately attracts more of them and supports their retention.
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