#362 – Ginni Rometty: IBM CEO on Leadership, Power, and Adversity
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Hire people based on their willingness to learn
When hiring for a dynamic industry, it is important to consider the willingness to change. The speaker's realization came when they struggled to find cyber professionals during a time of high unemployment. They discovered that the issue was not enough emphasis on teaching the necessary skills. By partnering with a low-income school, they found a new talent pool with aptitude but lacked access. This led to a shift in the speaker's view on hiring, prioritizing skills over college degrees. The number one trait the speaker now looks for in candidates is their willingness to learn and their curiosity.
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