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Y Combinator Cast

08/21/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important to assess whether someone is a mercenary who takes more than they give, as this affects their influence in a room.

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How To Influence Decision Makers

@ Y Combinator

08/21/24

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

You should evaluate if a person can handle stress and if they are capable of empathy in conversations.

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Michael Seibel

11/02/23

@ Y Combinator

Evaluate whether you have a seat at the decision-making table; if business leaders are making all the decisions without your input, it may indicate exploitation.

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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

It's crucial to assess if someone can take criticism; if they can't, it can lead to a toxic relationship.

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Michael Seibel

08/21/24

@ Y Combinator

To influence decision-makers, you must be an A player; being a B player won't get you noticed in critical moments.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

You need to assess whether a customer is genuinely interested or just being polite when they say 'yes'.

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Ben Silbermann

04/07/17

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to reference candidates with people who have worked with them to gain insights into their work style and effectiveness.

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Reed Hastings

06/10/25

@ The Knowledge Project Podcast

I find that having a meal with candidates and observing how they interact with service staff is one of the most telling aspects of their character.

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Ben Horowitz

04/21/17

@ Y Combinator

When making a critical decision, understand how it will be interpreted from all points of view, not just your own or the person you're speaking to, but also from those who aren't in the room.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

A bad team can sometimes be a neutral signal; context matters, as individuals may perform differently under different circumstances, and past experiences with them may not reflect their current capabilities.