Skip to content

Accomplish Quote by Tommy Mottola

“When I'm hiring someone I look for magic and a spark. Little things that intuitively give me a gut feeling that this person will go to the ends of the earth to accomplish the task at hand” quote by Tommy Mottola
Download Open image
“When I'm hiring someone I look for magic and a spark. Little things that intuitively give me a gut feeling that this person will go to the ends of the earth to accomplish the task at hand”

Tommy Mottola

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Insider, 2015

Hiring should prioritize intangible passion and drive over mere credentials.

In simple terms: Look for passion and determination.

Key Takeaway

Seek candidates with evident enthusiasm.

Themes

recruitment passion intuition

Mood

inspired optimistic

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • project leadership
  • startup hiring

Key Concepts

psychology motivation fit

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate genuine drive from overconfidence?
  • What evidence shows passion translates to performance?
A Different Perspective

Passion may mask lack of skill or experience.

3.4 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Tommy Mottola

Explore all 12 Tommy Mottola quotes

More Accomplish quotes

Browse all 2,426 Accomplish quotes