Ability Quote by Dee Hock
“Never hire or promote in your own image. It is foolish to replicate your strength and idiotic to replicate your weakness. It is essential to employ, trust, and reward those whose perspective, ability, and judgment are radically different from yours. It is also rare, for it requires uncommon humility, tolerance, and wisdom.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Founding Principles of Credit Union Movement, Dee Hock, 1970s
Hiring based on similarity limits innovation; diversity in thought and skill fosters stronger organizations.
In simple terms: Hire diverse people, not copies of yourself.
Key Takeaway
Seek out different perspectives.
Themes
leadership
diversity
humility
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
leadership
human resources
When to use this quote
- team building
- recruitment
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
organizational effectiveness
inclusion
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to broaden your hiring criteria?
- How do you balance diversity with team cohesion?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the benefits of shared values and cultural fit.
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