Observe your environment. Invite people into your life that don't look like you or think like you
Mellody HobsonRead
You can teach someone with basic smarts to be smarter; you can't teach cultural fit or personality. But you also want someone who has a passion to win; someone that is all in.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Knowledge and skills can be taught, but cultural fit and personality are innate traits that can't be changed.
This quote emphasizes the importance of hiring individuals who possess both intelligence and the right personality traits for a team or organization. While skills and knowledge can be developed over time, attributes such as cultural fit and passion for success are essential for team cohesion and productivity. Hence, leaders should prioritize these innate qualities when considering potential team members.
Themes
LeadershipTeamworkPersonalityCultureSuccessMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
During a team-building seminar to highlight the importance of hiring practices.
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