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“The standard is the standard and whomever walks in the door at the time I need a person in that position who can do that job with excellence and who understands my vision, if they can fulfill it, they got the job whether they're young, old, black, white, male or female.” quote by T. D. Jakes
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“The standard is the standard and whomever walks in the door at the time I need a person in that position who can do that job with excellence and who understands my vision, if they can fulfill it, they got the job whether they're young, old, black, white, male or female.”

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.

Hiring should be based on competence and alignment with vision, not demographic traits.

In simple terms: Hire based on skill and fit, not age or race.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize merit and shared vision.

Themes

meritocracy inclusion leadership

Mood

determined professional

Type

advisory motivational

When to use this quote

  • recruitment
  • team building
  • performance management

Key Concepts

organizational behavior bias mitigation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess vision alignment objectively?
  • What safeguards ensure fairness?
A Different Perspective

May overlook systemic barriers that affect candidate pools.

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