Tuesday, April 27, 2010

1924 Warning: Hiring the Brilliant

Thought-provoking views from 1924: "Why I Never Hire Brilliant Men."

An excerpt:

But the point I have in mind is this: Business and life are built upon successful mediocrity; and victory comes to companies, not through the employment of brilliant men, but through knowing how to get the most out of ordinary folks.

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