To hire somebody, I invite him to lunch and watch how he eats. If he eats fast, I'll hire him. If he eats slowly, he's no good. He who eats slowly is thinking more about himself than his job.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hiring decisions can be inferred from behavioral cues like eating speed.
- In plain terms
- Watch how candidates eat to gauge their focus.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for traits like urgency and focus in daily habits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What non-verbal cues do I rely on?
- Is my interview process biased?
Another view
Eating habits are not reliably linked to job performance.
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