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Quote, “Hire to be the dumbest person in the room. Surround yourself with people that are smarter than you. Somebody who is of excellence and passion.” — Michael Lebowitz, founder Big Spaceship from his CLICK NY session
I LOVE THAT. As we’re rapidly expanding and experimenting with our team here (especially in web and communications) I am excited to be a part of hires that have specified knowledge far beyond mine. Our other designer Chris knows so much more about getting things printed well than I do. When it comes to web development, I have enough knowledge to get things done, but not enough to make a dent in the universe, so we’re looking for a web developer to own it and push us/me forward. For us to accomplish great things, I have to make an intentional, concerted effort to not be the smartest guy in the room.
As we grow, I will know less and less about the specifics of our team’s individual tasks so that those things can be done passionately, excellently and on a world-class level by the right people. Otherwise, we only grow as far as my knowledge capacity will let us and we never leverage the power of being a team.
that is awesome, and so true. a lot of times, it really does feel like the bosses of the world just want to hire people that they can lord over. this philosophy probably breeds a much healthier environment in the long run.
good stuff.
said danielle
at 8:18am on Thursday
This is one of first and best the pieces of advice I received when I was starting my design career. Hiring great people exposes you to new ideas and pushes you to improve and grow… it’s good for everybody involved.
said Kyle
at 8:36am on Thursday
This was good for me to read. Thanks.
said elclinto
at 1:50am on Tuesday