Build with Leila Hormozi

A Real Conversation With My Employee About Our Company Culture | Ep 180

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Sep 9, 2024
Shayan Sharmahd, the Creative Director at Acquisition.com, joins Leila for a candid discussion about company culture. They dive into how intentional hiring practices align with shared values, fostering a vibrant environment. Shayan shares insights on the role of personal development and psychological awareness in enhancing leadership and team dynamics. The duo also tackles the challenges of decision-making, emphasizing the acceptance of fear as a catalyst for growth and the importance of authenticity in content creation to build a supportive culture.
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ADVICE

Hiring for Culture

  • Hire for cultural values rather than trying to instill them later.
  • Prioritize values like honesty and kindness, which are harder to teach than job-specific skills.
INSIGHT

Culture as a Filter

  • A strong company culture attracts the right people and repels the wrong ones.
  • Make your company culture intense to filter out those who aren't a good fit.
ANECDOTE

Out-of-Work Behavior

  • In her previous company, an employee's out-of-work behavior negatively impacted the company image.
  • This highlighted the need for values alignment in her current company, Acquisition.com.
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