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Good people Quote by John C. Maxwell

“Acquiring and keeping good people is a leader's most important task.” quote by John C. Maxwell
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“Acquiring and keeping good people is a leader's most important task.”

John C. Maxwell

About This Quote

Source Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, 1998

Hiring and retaining talent is a leader's top priority.

In simple terms: Leaders must focus on getting and keeping good people.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize talent acquisition and retention.

Themes

leadership talent management team building

Mood

pragmatic motivational

Type

business strategic

When to use this quote

  • recruitment
  • employee development
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

human resources organizational culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve employee retention?
  • What qualities define a valuable team member?
A Different Perspective

Retention is costly without culture; focus on fit.

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