Money does not change people but reveals them, so large payouts won't demotivate A players. Listen
Asked about sales reps leaving AI labs with $30-40M, Ganesan said truly motivated people stay motivated with money, while those only acting motivated opt out when the money arrives. For A players, he said, money is a way of keeping score and the game is what they love.
“Money doesn't change people. It reveals them.”
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