Als Quote by Dan Dierdorf
![“Al [Michaels] is inquisitive, knowledgeable, and incredibly well-prepared. I don't know what his IQ is, but it's probably only a couple of points lower than mine.” quote by Dan Dierdorf](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ae5/dan-dierdorf-64771_als_al-michaels-is-inquisitive-knowledgeable_2212913.jpg)
“Al [Michaels] is inquisitive, knowledgeable, and incredibly well-prepared. I don't know what his IQ is, but it's probably only a couple of points lower than mine.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports commentary
A speaker praises a colleague's intelligence, comparing it modestly to his own.
In simple terms: Colleague is very smart.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and appreciate others' expertise.
Themes
praise
humility
comparison
confidence
Mood
respectful
confident
Type
appreciation
observational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- public speaking
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
self-awareness
professional respect
ego management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you compliment without sounding arrogant?
- What balance of humility and confidence works?
A Different Perspective
Excessive self-comparison can seem boastful.
![“It's hard to pin down what my actual [IQ] score might be. It's silly to think that people even have one set IQ and that it's precisely measurable. My lowest scores probably reflect less than my maximum effort, and my highest scores probably grant me some extra points due to crazily high levels of…” quote by Rick Rosner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2e9/rick-rosner-136732_diligence_it-s-hard-to-pin-down-what-my-actual-iq_3128958.jpg)
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