Ambition Quote by Tony Fernandes
“I look for people who have drive, who have ambition, who are humble. I've hired many people at very strange places.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Insights with Tony Fernandes, 2023
Seek individuals who combine drive, ambition, and humility, even in unconventional settings.
In simple terms: Hire driven, ambitious, humble people.
Key Takeaway
Value humility alongside ambition.
Themes
leadership
talent acquisition
humility
Mood
inspirational
practical
optimistic
Type
career
motivational
When to use this quote
- startup teams
- corporate leadership
- non‑profit recruitment
Key Concepts
growth mindset
character assessment
diverse hiring
Questions to Reflect On
- How to identify humility in candidates?
- Can drive coexist with humility?
A Different Perspective
Humility may be hard to assess objectively.
