Eager beaver Quote by Lee Iacocca
“The kind of people I look for to fill top management spots are the eager beavers, the mavericks. These are the guys who try to do more than they're expected to do - they always reach.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Leadership Insights, Lee Iacocca, 1995
Top managers should be proactive, ambitious, and willing to exceed expectations, driving results beyond the norm.
In simple terms: Hire go-getters who exceed expectations.
Key Takeaway
Seek ambitious, proactive leaders.
Themes
leadership
ambition
performance
innovation
drive
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
leadership
When to use this quote
- Hiring decisions
- team building
- project leadership
Key Concepts
Management theory
risk taking
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance ambition with sustainability?
- What safeguards prevent overextension?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on risk can lead to burnout.
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