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“None of the candidates are ever perfect, ok? Then you have to get them in there and you have to hold them accountable. You have to make noises.” quote by Marian Wright Edelman
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“None of the candidates are ever perfect, ok? Then you have to get them in there and you have to hold them accountable. You have to make noises.”

Marian Wright Edelman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Leaders must accept imperfect candidates, involve them, and enforce accountability through active oversight.

In simple terms: Accept imperfect people, involve them, hold them accountable.

Key Takeaway

Hire, involve, and monitor.

Themes

leadership accountability team building

Mood

determined pragmatic

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • hiring
  • project management
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

nonprofit management decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance perfectionism with practicality?
  • What mechanisms ensure accountability without micromanagement?
A Different Perspective

People may resist oversight, causing friction.

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