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What does it mean?
Leadership success often depends on selecting capable team members rather than personal brilliance.
In plain terms
You don't need to be the smartest if you hire smart people.
What can you take from it?
Build a strong team to compensate for personal limits.

Where it applies

  • management
  • team building
  • career development

Putting it to work

  • hiring
  • delegation

Questions to consider

  • Who are your smart colleagues?
  • How do you leverage team strengths?

Another view

Personal competence is still required to guide the team.

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