Change Quote by Laszlo Bock
““How can you tell if you have found someone exceptional? My simple rule of thumb—and the second big change to make in how you hire—is: “Only hire people who are better than you.” Every””
About This Quote
Source Book: Work Rules! by Laszlo Bock, 2015
Hire only individuals who outperform you to raise overall team performance and drive organizational excellence.
In simple terms: Hire people better than you.
Key Takeaway
Seek out superior talent.
Themes
leadership
recruitment
performance
culture
Mood
strategic
inspirational
Type
leadership
motivational
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- performance reviews
- team building workshops
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
talent acquisition
benchmarking
team dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define “better”?
- How can you balance excellence with inclusion?
A Different Perspective
May limit diversity of thought if only “better” is defined narrowly.
