Mediocre founders try to hire people for the parts that they don't like. Great founders just do whatever they think is in the best interest of the company, eve

Mediocre founders try to hire people for the parts that they don't like. Great founders just do whatever they think is in the best interest of the company, even if they're not "passionate" about that part of the business. I don't often like to follow people, but when I do, this attribute matters to me. I'm not sure, but I suspect that it's a signal that someone wants to build something great more than accumulate accolades. In the latter case, I help someone get rich and famous (which is fine!). But in the former, I'm a part of something awesome. I find it a little difficult to articulate why this affects me so deeply, but it resonates with me, and talented people I know. In general, I suspect these attributes are important if for no other reason than talented people you might be recruiting will be on the lookout for them.