Unlocking Success: The Secret to Hiring Engaged Leaders

Name: Unlocking Success: The Secret to Hiring Engaged Leaders
Uploaded: 2024-10-24T12:14:26+00:00
Duration: 35 s
Channel: Jason M. Lemkin
Description: In this brief excerpt, Jason M. Lemkin recounts a conversation with Wade, the CEO of Zapier, about the challenges of recruiting vice presidents. Wade…

24 Oct 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief excerpt, Jason M. Lemkin recounts a conversation with Wade, the CEO of Zapier, about the challenges of recruiting vice presidents. Wade emphasizes that even if only half of the VPs truly care about the company—acting like "mini‑founders"—the organization can scale rapidly. Lemkin underscores the importance of hiring senior leaders who possess deep ownership and passion, arguing that this level of engagement is a key driver of company success.

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You couldn't change— I knew he was gonna save the company, save the company. And so, you know, I was backstage at an event years ago with Wade, the CEO of Zapier, and Zapier's super hot, it's just blowing up, right? And we're talking about recruiting VPs and he said this, he says, "I'm lucky if half really care." That's a gem. Not that they're great and they can run the campaigns and hire 87 people to do the podcast, but if If even half of my VPs care like a mini founder, care enough, then you just, you fly. You fly, right?