Every director bites the hand that lays the golden egg.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Directors often ruin the source of their own success by mistreating talent or assets.
- In plain terms
- Don't destroy what feeds you.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect the things that help you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you taking advantage of your team?
- Who feeds your success?
Another view
Sometimes cutting ties is necessary.
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