Business Quote by Malcolm Gladwell
““. . . it is not possible to staff a large company without short people. There simply aren't enough tall people to go around.””
About This Quote
Source Talk: TEDx, 2015
Large organizations struggle to find enough tall people, implying a shortage of certain physical traits for staffing.
In simple terms: Tall people are scarce for big companies.
Adapt hiring to realistic talent pools.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- recruitment
- team building
- diversity initiatives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What other traits could replace height in staffing?
- How can companies broaden criteria without losing efficiency?
Focusing on height may ignore other valuable attributes.