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“It took me a while to learn that certain people may have important skills that are not always blazingly apparent. Gradually I came to realize - slow as I may have been - that what mattered was performance, that sometimes people might have to be helped to develop, and that it takes all kinds to…” quote by Katharine Graham
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“It took me a while to learn that certain people may have important skills that are not always blazingly apparent. Gradually I came to realize - slow as I may have been - that what mattered was performance, that sometimes people might have to be helped to develop, and that it takes all kinds to make an organization run properly.”

Katharine Graham

About This Quote

Recognizes hidden talent and the importance of nurturing performance over appearances.

In simple terms: People may have unseen skills that need support.

Key Takeaway

Invest in developing hidden abilities.

Themes

leadership talent development performance

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

insightful motivational

When to use this quote

  • HR practices
  • team building
  • mentorship
  • career advancement

Key Concepts

potential growth organizational health coaching

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can leaders identify unseen talents?
  • What support structures help develop them?
A Different Perspective

Performance alone may not reveal potential.

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