Adversity

“What’s the hardest problem you’ve ever had to solve?” This is an interview question that I use quite often. Unless you’ve interviewed with me before (or you’ve read this blog entry before coming to interview with me) chances are it’s going to catch you off guard.

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Hire Smarter

David Ogilvy, a successful business man, marketer, and advertising agent, is purported to have said “Hire people who are better than you are, then leave them to get on with it. Look for people who will aim for the remarkable, who will not settle for the routine.” There are many quotes that are attributed to Ogilvy, but they all surmise to the same thing: Hire people smarter than you are, with the drive to go far.

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