Day 12 – The Lost Climb and Hiring Technical People

In this conversation, Guy Reams explores the parallels between climbing and hiring technical talent, emphasizing the importance of trust, preparation, and judgment in both contexts. He discusses how small compromises can lead to significant failures and highlights the qualities that make a good team member, such as communication, adaptability, and a focus on team safety over individual ambition. Reams also provides a checklist for hiring technical people, stressing the need for preparation, clear communication, and a bias towards reversible steps.