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Maybe we need to stop choosing people purely by résumés…

“Maybe we need to stop choosing people purely by résumés and rationales that have led us headfirst into disappointment. We need instead to find people who are in sync with our beat and form a more perfect union with those who hear the same rhythm! It is time for us to find the thing we were created…” quote by T.D. Jakes
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““Maybe we need to stop choosing people purely by résumés and rationales that have led us headfirst into disappointment. We need instead to find people who are in sync with our beat and form a more perfect union with those who hear the same rhythm! It is time for us to find the thing we were created to do, the people we were meant to affect, and the power that comes from alignment with purpose. Having had unique opportunities to sit at the table with champions in””

T.D. Jakes

About This Quote

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

Choosing partners based on résumé alone leads to disappointment; aligning with those who share purpose creates stronger collaboration.

In simple terms: Align with purpose, not just credentials.

Key Takeaway

Seek partners who share your rhythm.

Themes

leadership collaboration purpose alignment

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • business partnerships
  • nonprofit collaborations

Key Concepts

synergy mission-driven teamwork cultural fit

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess cultural fit?
  • What steps ensure shared purpose translates into results?
A Different Perspective

Alignment alone doesn’t guarantee success; execution matters.

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