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What does it mean?
True intelligence in leadership comes from surrounding oneself with knowledgeable people rather than claiming personal omniscience.
In plain terms
Being smart means knowing who to ask for help.
What can you take from it?
Build a team that complements your knowledge.

Where it applies

  • executive decision making
  • team management
  • startup founding

Putting it to work

  • hire experts
  • delegate tasks
  • seek counsel

Questions to consider

  • How do you balance expertise and intuition?
  • Who surrounds you in your work?

Another view

Over-reliance on others can lead to loss of vision.

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