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“. . . it is not possible to staff a large company without short people. There simply aren't enough tall people to go around.” quote by Malcolm Gladwell
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““. . . it is not possible to staff a large company without short people. There simply aren't enough tall people to go around.””

Malcolm Gladwell

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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.

Key Takeaway

Adapt hiring to realistic talent pools.

Themes

human resources physical diversity organizational limits

Mood

thoughtful practical

Type

observational critical

When to use this quote

  • recruitment
  • team building
  • diversity initiatives

Key Concepts

height bias staffing challenges inclusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What other traits could replace height in staffing?
  • How can companies broaden criteria without losing efficiency?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on height may ignore other valuable attributes.

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