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“I will only hire someone to work directly for me if I would work for that person. It's a pretty good test.” quote by Mark Zuckerberg
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“I will only hire someone to work directly for me if I would work for that person. It's a pretty good test.”

Mark Zuckerberg

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Source Speech: Facebook Connect Conference, 2015

Hire only those you would willingly serve under, using personal as a test of compatibility and respect.

In simple terms: Hire people you’d gladly work for.

Key Takeaway

Hire based on mutual respect.

Themes

leadership hiring respect

Mood

pragmatic analytical

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • startup hiring
  • performance management
  • career decisions

Key Concepts

reciprocity organizational culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this test handle diverse work styles?
  • Is mutual respect enough for effective teams?
A Different Perspective

May overlook candidates with different strengths.

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