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Alignment is Vital

Alignment or fit doesn't refer to how much you like the person, or how well you get on with your colleagues. It isn't "would I have a beer with this person?"). It's more your alignment with the vision and values of the company - how well do you understand how your company prioritizes, makes decisions, or generally models the world? Being on the same page about these things means that you trust your workers, they trust you and there is a clear sense of autonomy that comes with it.  

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