Believe Quote by Masai Ujiri
“I value my staff and I believe in hiring people who are smarter than myself.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports management discussion, 2020
Hiring smarter staff fosters better decision‑making and organizational growth.
In simple terms: Hire people smarter than you for success.
Prioritize talent over ego.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- building a coaching staff
- executive hiring
- project teams
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define “smarter” in hiring?
- How do you balance expertise with cultural fit?
Risk of over‑reliance on others' ideas without personal input.