Ability Quote by Robert Blaha
“We can't continue to put people lacking the ability to understand a business in a position to run a business.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Conference, 2015
Leaders lacking business insight should not be placed in charge of a company.
In simple terms: Unqualified people shouldn't run businesses.
Key Takeaway
Ensure leaders have business understanding.
Themes
leadership
competence
business management
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
advisory
cautionary
When to use this quote
- Hiring executives
- board appointments
- succession planning
Key Concepts
Corporate governance
decision making
expertise
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess business acumen?
- What safeguards can prevent poor appointments?
A Different Perspective
Unqualified leaders may still have other valuable skills.
