#362: Graham Duncan — Talent Is The Best Asset Class

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Feb 28, 2019

Graham Duncan, Co-founder of East Rock Capital and talent tracking expert, shares fascinating insights on evaluating human potential. He emphasizes the importance of navigating ambiguity in talent selection and discusses innovative hiring strategies. The conversation also touches on the orchid and dandelion analogy for nurturing talent, the mindset for successful investing, and the distinction between finite and infinite games in finance. Listeners will appreciate Duncan's perspective on valuing time over traditional wealth and embracing mindfulness in everyday life.

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Discovering a Talent for Talent Placement

Graham Duncan realized his strength was placing people in roles where they thrived.
He discovered this after hiring a salesperson who excelled at cold calling, unlike others.

INSIGHT

Talent as a Matter of Taste

Graham Duncan views talent evaluation as a matter of "taste" rather than judgment.
He emphasizes recognizing patterns and understanding individual motivations.

INSIGHT

Balancing Intensity and Integrity

Graham Duncan values the tension between intensity and integrity, or aggression and humility, in investors.
He cites David Tepper as an example of someone who embodies this balance.

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