Better Quote by Ben Francis
“There will be times when people will fail and you'll think, 'God, I shouldn't have trusted them with this.' But if you hire people you genuinely trust, respect and you know are better than you, then over the long run they'll do a better job than you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Podcast, 2022
Hiring people you trust and respect, who are more capable, yields better long‑term results than relying on yourself alone.
In simple terms: Trust and competence improve outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Hire trusted, superior talent.
Themes
leadership
trust
team building
Mood
optimistic
confident
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- startup scaling
- project management
- company growth
Key Concepts
human capital
delegation
competence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess trustworthiness?
- What metrics show superior performance?
A Different Perspective
If trust is misplaced, poor decisions can arise.
