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“When you hire somebody, you shouldn't have to tell them [a lot of what] to do; you hire them because you like their work and all you've got to do is tweak them a little bit.” quote by Scoot McNairy
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“When you hire somebody, you shouldn't have to tell them [a lot of what] to do; you hire them because you like their work and all you've got to do is tweak them a little bit.”

Scoot McNairy

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Leadership Podcast, 2020

Hiring should focus on trusting proven talent rather than micromanaging tasks.

In simple terms: Hire for skill, then fine‑tune.

Key Takeaway

Trust their expertise, adjust minimally.

Themes

leadership trust delegation

Mood

pragmatic confident

Type

advice leadership

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • project management
  • startup hiring
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

human resources management style

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance guidance with autonomy?
  • When is deeper coaching needed?
A Different Perspective

If the hire lacks adaptability, minimal tweaks may not suffice.

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