Tell The Truth That Will Make The Wrong People Run Away

Justin Megawarne, co-founder of Megaslice, discusses their hiring philosophy and how they attract the right candidates for their company. They focus on being transparent about the challenges and realities of working at Megaslice, filtering out those who are not a good fit. They emphasize resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace chaos as key traits they look for in candidates. Their hiring philosophy has evolved to prioritize attitude over specific skills. Once hired, they treat employees like adults, being honest and transparent about the company’s situation and involving them in decision-making.

Takeaways

Be transparent about the challenges and realities of working at your company to filter out candidates who are not a good fit.

Prioritize resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace chaos when hiring for demanding roles.

Treat employees like adults and be honest and transparent about the company’s situation.

Involve employees in decision-making and provide opportunities for growth and learning.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

01:21

The Hiring Philosophy: Telling the Truth

07:54

Interviewing for Attitude

10:11

Filtering for Resilience and Adaptability

13:05

Balancing Honesty and Attraction

15:37

The Hell Yes or No Approach

20:34

Extending the Philosophy to Leadership and Culture

22:58

Conclusion and Final Thoughts