Balancing Work and Personal Life, Hiring for Intelligence

Leaders should be mindful not to inadvertently pressure their employees into working long hours or responding to communications outside of work hours. It's important to hire for grit, raw intelligence, and work ethic, even if the work style is different than the CEO's. Emphasizing the importance of delivering and living a life that works for the individual, the CEO shared an example of hiring a talented engineer with an unorthodox work-from-home style. Instead of hiring based solely on skill, the CEO prefers to hire for intelligence and grit, believing that historical skill may hinder innovation. Hiring individuals who can think from first principles, approach problems with curiosity, and innovate beyond existing norms is crucial for creating something new.