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Why Hiring for Grit Backfires on Your Team
In Episode 36 of Hiring & Firing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into why the popular concept of hiring for 'grit' can actually harm team dynamics and performance. They examine a 2024 study from Stanford showing that overvaluing persistence leads to underweighting adaptability and collaboration. The hosts discuss a real example from a mid-sized tech firm that hired for grit and saw turnover spike 30% within six months. They explore alternative frameworks, like hiring for learning agility, and challenge the notion that sheer determination always equals success. Tune in for a…
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