How did you deal with people who did not fit the culture, even if they were talented?

Garry Ridge
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Chairman Emeritus, Former CEO & Founder of The Learning Moment at WD-40 Company

Niche: Retail, Production
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: USA
Started: 2015 or earlier

We were explicit about values and behaviors. If someone did not fit, the tribe often noticed first and would vote them off the island. I would rather share people with competitors so they can be happy elsewhere. Leaders must be loyal to the group before one talented individual.

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