About Quote by Jim Bankoff
“I've always said that if you can get the best people who are good at what they do, but more importantly are passionate about what they do, you'll succeed.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business interview, 2015
Success depends on hiring skilled, passionate people rather than just competence.
In simple terms: Hire skill and passion for success.
Prioritize passion when hiring.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- recruiting
- team management
- startup growth
- project leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess passion in candidates?
- What balance of skill and passion is ideal?
Passion alone may not compensate for lack of expertise.