Able Quote by Michael Mina
“What I've learned over the years is it's so much better to surround yourself with real talent and hire real chefs. I learned more from the chefs I have working for me than you could ever imagine. There's nothing wrong with being able to create opportunities for people, and you don't have to do everything, take credit for everything, and have all the weight be on your shoulders.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Michael Mina, 2023
Surrounding yourself with skilled people and delegating responsibilities leads to greater learning and success than trying to do everything yourself.
In simple terms: Hire talented people and share the workload.
Key Takeaway
Leverage others' expertise.
Themes
leadership
teamwork
learning
delegation
Mood
collaborative
pragmatic
Type
advice
leadership
When to use this quote
- restaurant management
- startup growth
- project teams
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
Talent management
knowledge transfer
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance credit and responsibility?
- When should you intervene directly?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on others can dilute accountability or quality.
