#74 Jeff Hunter: Embracing Confusion

we walk around and we have these sort of unchallenged beliefs about ourselves. A that we're perceiving reality accurately, B that our perception is not only accurate but valid. You know, C that if it's obvious to us, it must be obvious to others. And all it takes is a moment of reflection to realize none of that's true. Hello and welcome. I'm Shane Parish, and you're listening to The Knowledge Project, a podcast dedicated to mastering the best of what other people have already figured out. I'm gonna help you better understand yourself and the world around you by exploring the ideas, methods, and mental models from some of the most outstanding people in the world.

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Today I'm talking with Jeff Hunter. Jeff has been obsessed with unleashing human performance for over 35 years. He was the head of recruiting at Bridgewater before he branched out and started Talentism. This is an insightful and deep conversation. We're gonna talk about the lessons of working at Bridgewater, how to teach people how to think. Things we can do as individuals and managers to unleash not only our own potential, but the potential of others. Why hiring is so flawed and what we can do about it and so much more.

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