Hired two senior engineers last month. Same experience level, similar background. One is thriving, the other is struggling.

The difference? Cultural fit.

Technical skills are table stakes. What matters is:

• How they handle ambiguity
• Whether they ask for help
• If they lift others up or just focus on themselves

You can teach someone a new framework. You can't teach someone to be curious, humble, or collaborative.

Hire for mindset. Train for skills.