Simon Sinek says not to worry about salaries during a job interview. Instead, 'choose the job based on who you're going to work for' | Fortune

"If I got one thing right as a young person, it's that I always chose jobs based on who I would work for,"

"I didn't care how much money they're going to pay."

"By the way, it's not like I had money, [but] I knew they were going to pay me something. I knew I could pay my bills,"

"I'm not a trust fund baby-like, I needed an income. But one company offered me $5,000 more, and one company offered me $5,000 less. But I really like the person over here, [so] I took that job."

Choosing jobs based on the person one will work for rather than salary can yield better long-term career outcomes when pay differences are modest. Prioritizing mentors and managers who foster growth and alignment with purpose can outweigh short-term financial gains. Training in ethnography and cultural anthropology can inform the study of leadership patterns and organizational behavior. Practical experience in advertising and founding a consultancy can complement frameworks that emphasize defining a core purpose to inspire employees and customers. Widespread public engagement with these leadership ideas amplifies their influence on career decisions.

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