Age Quote by Madeleine M. Kunin
“Any smart executive understands that to find the best talent she has to explore new territory that lies beyond familiar geography. That applies not only to gender, but also to race, religion, background and age.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Leadership Forum, 2015
Effective leaders broaden talent searches beyond familiar groups, embracing diversity across gender, race, religion, background, and age.
In simple terms: Look beyond the usual places for talent.
Seek diverse candidates everywhere.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- recruiting drives
- networking events
- university outreach
- industry conferences
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers keep leaders from exploring new talent pools?
- How can organizations measure success in diverse hiring?
Focusing only on familiar networks can miss top talent.