Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leadership roles are awarded to those who demonstrate they can handle larger responsibilities by succeeding in smaller tasks.
- In plain terms
- Prove you can handle small tasks to get bigger ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Demonstrating competence in small roles leads to greater opportunities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you prove ability?
- What defines a small versus big role?
Another view
Systemic bias can sometimes prevent capable people from getting those small starts.
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