Hiring the Joker
16 days ago
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- Nikola Jokic, nicknamed 'The Joker', is considered the most dominant basketball player today, leading in scoring, rebounds, and assists, with three MVP awards and an NBA championship.
- Despite his current success, Jokic was the 41st pick in the 2014 NBA draft, overlooked by scouts who underestimated his potential due to his athleticism.
- Similar to Jokic, Tom Brady was a late draft pick (199th) but became the greatest quarterback in NFL history, showing how draft predictions can be unreliable.
- Hiring great talent, whether in sports or business, is extremely difficult but valuable, with many companies failing to invest adequately in their hiring processes.
- Companies often perform minimal hiring efforts, leading to mediocre teams and products, highlighting the need for more rigorous hiring strategies like work trials and deeper evaluations.