You can teach someone with basic smarts to be smarter; you can't teach cultural fit or personality. But you also want someone who has a passion to win; someone that is all in.
Mellody HobsonRead
Observe your environment. Invite people into your life that don't look like you or think like you
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace diversity in your social circles to enrich your life experience.
This quote emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. By inviting individuals who differ from you in thought and appearance, you can broaden your understanding of the world and foster an inclusive environment that promotes growth, creativity, and empathy.
Themes
DiversityInclusionRelationshipsEnvironmentGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting, I might say, 'As Mellody Hobson suggested, let's invite more diverse perspectives into our project discussions.'
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