People have said I'm a man of vision. What they don't know is that I'm surrounded by people who see farther than I do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True vision involves surrounding yourself with people who are more insightful than you.
- In plain terms
- Leaders succeed by hiring people smarter than themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Build a team that exceeds your own capabilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who around me sees further than I do?
- Do I hire for capability or compliance?
Another view
Sometimes a unified vision requires strong singular direction.
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