The Myth Of A-Players | Redefining Leadership | Talentism
The current talent market is full of contradictions. Candidates getting multiple offers while companies conduct sweeping layoffs. People “quiet quitting” in droves while there’s more opportunity than ever for flexibility. Yet one thing hasn’t changed: the mistaken belief that hiring “A-players” will solve everything. Steve Jobs famously insisted on hiring A-players. This philosophy had enormous […]
The current talent market is full of contradictions. Candidates getting multiple offers while companies conduct sweeping layoffs. People "quiet quitting" in droves while there's more opportunity than ever for flexibility. Yet one thing hasn't changed: the mistaken belief that hiring "A-players" will solve everything. Steve Jobs famously insisted on hiring A-players. This philosophy had enormous influence on the hiring practices of Silicon Valley and beyond, and on the surface, it makes sense. A-players are game changers, making good things happen wherever they go. They work harder, think smart
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