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Talent by Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross — WisdomDeck honest review

Honest review · Leadership

Talent

by Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross

How to find energetic, creative people: interview questions, signals, biases, and spotting talent others miss. Practical and contrarian.

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you hire and want better judgment.

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you want HR process.

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Three things you will actually use

Ask what they do in their spare time.
Look for energy.
Beware conventional signals.

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Read the chapter on interview questions.

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Spotting talent.

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