No doubt Himmler brought in the scar-faced giant Kaltenbrunner because he was relatively unknown and outside the established circle of the Heydrichian chiefs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker speculates on why a new leader was chosen for obscurity.
- In plain terms
- He was picked because he wasn't part of the old circle.
- What can you take from it?
- New leaders are sometimes chosen to avoid old alliances.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why choose unknown leaders over established ones?
- How do factions affect hiring?
Another view
Choosing outsiders may create loyalty issues or lack of expertise.
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