
 LEVELS – Inside the Company
 LEVELS – Inside the Company #46 - Treat people like adults | Sam Corcos, Josh Clemente & Mike Haney
 Jan 5, 2024 
 Sam Corcos and Josh Clemente discuss treating people like adults, assuming best intent, being open to ideas, addressing negative feedback, making feedback transparent, cultural alignment, exclusive hiring process, self-improvement, getting rid of gossip, and giving people agency. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Treating People Like Adults: Acknowledging Capabilities, Respect, and Responsibility 
 03:14 • 2min 
 Assumptions, Metrics, and Designing Systems 
 04:59 • 11min 
 Importance of Cultural Alignment and Open-Mindedness 
 16:11 • 3min 
 Assumptions and Values at Levels 
 18:50 • 2min 
 Open Communication and Feedback in the Hiring Process 
 21:05 • 13min 
 Building a Culturally Aligned Workforce 
 33:38 • 28min 
 Assuming Best Intent and Constructive Feedback 
 01:01:27 • 21min 
 Company Culture and Assumptions 
 01:22:46 • 5min 

