We have a rule when hiring people—we look for people with an internal locus of control. Roughly speaking, this means people who believe they have control over outcomes in their life, as opposed to external forces beyond their control.
It’s a small thing, but it’s surprising easy to spot once you look for it. And it really matters—startups are the business of building something from nothing. You need people who believe they can bend the earth.
It’s a small thing, but it’s surprising easy to spot once you look for it. And it really matters—startups are the business of building something from nothing. You need people who believe they can bend the earth.