"[[Patagonia]] doesn’t usually advertise in the [[Wall Street Journal]] or attend job fairs. We prefer to seek out people through an informal network of friends, colleagues, and business associates. **We don’t want someone who can just do a job; we want the best person for the job**. Yet we don’t look for “stars” seeking special treatment and perks. Our best efforts are collaborative, and **the [[Patagonia]] culture rewards the ensemble player while it barely tolerates those who need the limelight**." ([Location 2505](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B01A6EQFZ8&location=2505)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[organisational-culture]], [[recruitment]], [[team-work]], **Source** -- [[20250423082057 - B - Let My People Go Surfing]]