Achievers Quote by Margaret Heffernan
“A great advantage of a large corporation is supposed to be the large pool of talent in which its leaders can find and groom high achievers and successors.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, 2018
Large corporations claim to have abundant talent pools, but leveraging them requires intentional identification and development of high‑potential individuals.
In simple terms: Corporations say they have talent; they must actively nurture it.
Key Takeaway
Actively scout and develop talent.
Themes
leadership
talent management
succession planning
Mood
reflective
strategic
Type
advisory
practical
When to use this quote
- corporate hiring
- leadership training
- career progression
- mentorship programs
Key Concepts
human capital
potential identification
development pipelines
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify high‑potential employees?
- What structures support their growth?
A Different Perspective
Talent pools can be underutilized without clear criteria and mentorship.
