Russ Feingold is one of our best - he is very smart, very hardworking and very independent. If he irritates some of his colleagues from time to time, I think sometimes all of us do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Feingold is praised for intelligence and independence, with the note that irritation of colleagues is a common human trait.
- In plain terms
- He is smart and independent, and while he sometimes irritates others, so does everyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Independence can irritate peers but remains a valuable trait.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does independence require some social friction?
- How do you balance independence with teamwork?
Another view
Independence can create friction in consensus-driven environments.
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