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To build an A-team, start with A’s!
Hiring top talent isn't enough; individual and organizational goals must be in alignment.
Excellent leaders eventually learn that they cannot motivate the unmotivated.
Hiring or keeping the wrong people extinguishes motivation in others.
"A-level people want to be part of an organization of A-level people." - Steve Jobs
Google, Apple, Disney and many other iconic companies have utilized the 'A-Team' principles to encourage top performance and creative excellence. Choosing top talent that also aligns with the organizations culture enhances team success, motivating everyone to excel.
Co-founder and longtime president of Pixar, Ed Catmull has shares in his book, "Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration", the importance of hiring the right people and fostering a culture that allows them to thrive.
MasterBorn is a software development agency of top-performers in their field, known for engaging with their clients in an authentic and professionally excellent way. They have achieved and maintained this by prioritizing personality & character fit at almost the same level of importance as technical talent in their hiring process.
Blockbuster was a dominant force in the video rental industry. However, the company failed to adapt quickly to the changing landscape of streaming services and online rentals. The failure to hire leaders with a vision for the digital future contributed to Blockbuster's decline, ultimately leading to bankruptcy.
