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The rituals of great teams | Shishir Mehrotra of Coda, YouTube, Microsoft

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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How to Do Reference Checks

Reference checks can be tricky, but there are techniques to get the most out of them. One way is to ask for contrasts or personas to draw out the person's opinion without making it obvious. Another way is to ask if they would hire the person again and to ask for additional questions. It's important not to tell people what you value, but to let them reveal their opinions. Overall, reference checks require some finesse but can provide valuable insights.

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