Book Quote by Robert Genn

The problem with incompetence is its inability to recognize itself.

— Orrin Woodward

One of the chief features of incompetence was an inability to see it in oneself.

— Kim Stanley Robinson

Incompetence is certainty in the absence of expertise. Overconfidence is certainty in the presence of expertise.

— Malcolm Gladwell

“I know the word "incompetent" from my father. He uses it when there's something political on TV, or when he and Uncle Miki are…

— Saša Stanišić

Incompetence plus incompetence equals incompetence.

— Laurence J. Peter

“Incompetence has one other advantage. Not only does it reduce what others expect and demand of you, it reduces what you expect or even…

— John Holt

Incompetence annoys me. Overconfidence terrifies me.

— Malcolm Gladwell

Never ascribe to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence

— Napoleon Bonaparte

It happens; incompetence is rewarded more often than not.

— Jeff Lindsay

Where incompetence is prized, it is ever-present.

— Masha Gessen

“Michael Schrage is right: “A collaboration of incompetents, no matter how diligent or well-meaning, cannot be successful.”

— Jeffrey Pfeffer

The incompetent leading the unwilling to do the unnecessary.

— Evan Wright