<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Peter Deng, a former OpenAI and Meta exec, expects new hires to work independently within six months of starting.</li><li>Deng looks for self-starters when hiring employees and stated that if he's telling an employee what to do after six months, he's hired the wrong person.</li><li>This approach creates an environment for continuous growth and self-driven success.</li><li>Deng believes holding a high standard during hiring helps to achieve excellence and motivates new hires to work towards success.</li><li>The goal is for new hires to reach a point where they are leading and directing tasks within six months.</li><li>By setting this benchmark, Deng believes it elevates both the new hires and his own performance.</li><li>Andy Jassy, Amazon's CEO, also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and strong work ethic for success in the workplace.</li><li>Jassy highlights the significance of being a team player and caring about the mission and team, rather than just individual success.</li></ul>

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