John Mctiernan Quote by Brian Abrams
““I didn’t get along with John McTiernan. He started rejecting people because of their eyebrows. So I went to Joel and said, “I can’t work like this. I’m not gonna have him rejecting people because of their eyebrows.” It was such a bizarre thing.””
About This Quote
The speaker describes an absurd workplace conflict where a manager's superficial criteria—eyebrow appearance—lead to unfair rejections, highlighting the irrationality of bias in professional settings.
In simple terms: Irrational bias in hiring
Key Takeaway
Superficial standards undermine fairness
Themes
bias
workplace culture
absurdity
authority
fairness
Mood
irritated
bemused
skeptical
Type
anecdote
critique
observation
When to use this quote
- job interview
- team selection
- performance review
- project assignment
Key Concepts
subjectivity
power dynamics
decision making
Practical Applications
- HR policy revision
- bias training
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations guard against arbitrary criteria?
- What impact does such bias have on morale?
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