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“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.” quote by Jim Bankoff
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“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.”

Jim Bankoff

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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.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize passion when hiring.

Themes

leadership teambuilding success

Mood

optimistic determined

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • recruiting
  • team management
  • startup growth
  • project leadership

Key Concepts

human capital motivation culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess passion in candidates?
  • What balance of skill and passion is ideal?
A Different Perspective

Passion alone may not compensate for lack of expertise.

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