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
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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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Complexity of Housing Insecurity
- Addressing complex problems like housing insecurity requires understanding the underlying issues.
- Solving the root problems, like land titling and financing, is crucial for systemic change.
Better Before Bigger
- Focus on getting better, not bigger, as a leader.
- Prioritize quality and improvement over rapid expansion for long-term success.
Outside Interests & Decision-Making
- Detaching from work and pursuing outside interests improves long-term decision-making.
- A broader perspective reduces short-term thinking and the pressure of comparison.