I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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