Creativity Quote by Adam Grant
“If you don't hire originals, you run the risk of people disagreeing but not voicing their dissent.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Give and Take, 2013
Hiring only conformists stifles dissent and innovation.
In simple terms: Avoid hiring only originals to keep diverse voices.
Key Takeaway
Embrace diverse perspectives in hiring.
Themes
leadership
diversity
innovation
team dynamics
psychology
Mood
strategic
thoughtful
Type
business
psychological
When to use this quote
- recruitment
- team building
- brainstorming sessions
- feedback culture
- innovation labs
Key Concepts
cognitive diversity
creative tension
organizational health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance originality with cohesion?
- What mechanisms encourage constructive dissent?
A Different Perspective
Originals may clash with culture.
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