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The fastest way to kill your company? Shame people for being human. A CEO just ended an interview after 60 seconds because the candidate said they were "counting down the hours til the weekend." Then they publicly mocked the candidate on Twitter for not being a "culture fit." (Yes, this actually happened - and no, it's not satire) This exchange reveals everything wrong with toxic workplace culture: First, when "culture fit" becomes code for "thinks exactly like me," you're not building a company. You're building an echo chamber. Second, publicly shaming candidates doesn't show your high standards. It shows your immaturity and poor judgment as a leader. Finally, the "grind til you die" mentality isn't a badge of honor. It's a fast track to burnout, high turnover, and missed opportunities. Overall, this is a wonderful masterclass…in what not to do. Great companies aren't built on who can work the longest hours. They're built on diverse perspectives, sustainable growth, and leaders who understand that their best people are humans first, employees second. Thoughts? --- 📌 If you need help researching your next sales/cs/sdr/am/management role (or dodging a bullet like this candidate), one of the companies I advise (RepVue) rated 11,000 companies so you can see what their CULTURE & LEADERSHIP is like before you join: https://lnkd.in/gMnNtjMt
Shaming candidates isn’t leadership, it’s insecurity in disguise.
The “grind til you die” mentality is outdated. Sustainable growth comes from valuing people and not burning them out.
The public shaming seems childish Reno, but I want leaders to have a crystal clear view of their culture and hold that standard. If it's not a fit, I'd rather have back my hour than go through some dance when the outcome is known.
Reno Perry mocking candidates publicly only damages trust and reflects poorly on leadership.
A "grind till you die" mentality is a fast track to burnout. It can't possibly be good long term for a company. A healthy work-life balance is the real badge of honor. It's what employees actually want.
Leaders who foster open, supportive environments empower teams to take risks, learn, and grow.
I couldn’t agree more. When we prioritize human connection over rigid ‘culture fit,’ we create a healthier, more sustainable work environment.
It’s heartbreaking how many leaders confuse “culture fit” with “sameness.” At the end of the day, we’re all human—work is just one part of who we are.
can't believe that actually happened haha. people gotta remember, we’re all human
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22hThe silver lining? The candidate saved themselves a lot of time from a culture that was a mismatch.