Diversify your team if you want to succeed
The strangest thing I’ve seen in my career is the similarities in characteristics and traits in the same team; we call that “fit.”
People hire others who are like them.
When I was hiring for positions at my previous companies, I believed that in order for the team to succeed, we need to hire people who had my same beliefs and opinions – I was wrong.
I was completely misguided for one reason.
When a problem arises, everyone who thinks alike tend to propose similar solutions – they’re starved for fresh ideas.
The mindset of a team should welcome diversity and opposing philosophies. That’s one of the best ways to continue fueling the fire of innovation.
If you want to build a company that can withstand the toughest environment and adversities, then look for people who can complement each other in all aspects.
When you have diversity, the team becomes stronger.
