advice to hiring managers w/ stephen white
guest: stephen white, avp of software engineering at healthtrust performance group
- focus on missionaries over mercenaries by helping people understand the problem, not just handing them a ticket
- build culture around shared values and how people actually work day to day, not ping pong tables or free beer
- let teams decide how they want to work and give them only the tools they need, then get out of the way
- as a new manager put your organization and team ahead of your own career ambitions and be patient about moving up
- as a candidate turn interview questions back on the employer and ask how they live out their values day to day