Harvey CEO Winston Weinberg Outlines Six-Month Performance Reviews and Mistake-Tolerant Approach

Harvey, a company valued at $11 billion, operates under the leadership of its 30-year-old CEO Winston Weinberg, who has emphasized a culture centered on rapid improvement and adaptability. Weinberg stated that he prioritizes the "rate of improvement" over perfection and that the company encourages quick decision-making while accepting mistakes.

Weinberg explained that employees, including himself, must re-earn their positions every six months, reflecting the company’s dynamic environment.

He noted that hiring individuals who perform well for six months but fail to improve is irrelevant due to the significant changes businesses undergo. He also mentioned that he can identify up to 15 failures in a single day, underscoring the company’s focus on learning from mistakes.

" He highlighted the importance of building a company culture that tolerates mistakes and moves swiftly in decision-making.

Weinberg's emphasis on learning from failures echoes comments from founders like Bill Gates and Mark Cuban on the role of mistakes in business growth. Fortune first convened "The Smartest People We Know" in 2001 and has held the Brainstorm Tech conference annually since then. The event will return to Aspen from June 8–10, 2026, marking its 25th anniversary.

This article was written by Jacqueline Munis and published on April 16, 2026.