The headline is the 'ticket on the meat.' Use it to flag down readers who are prospects for the kind of product you are advertising.
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Hire people who are better than you are, then leave them to get on with it. Look for people who will aim for the remarkable, who will not settle for the routine.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Empower talented individuals to excel independently by hiring those who surpass your own abilities.
This quote by David Ogilvy emphasizes the importance of effective leadership through hiring exceptional talent and allowing them the autonomy to perform. It suggests that a successful leader is not threatened by the skills of their team members but rather encourages a culture of excellence where individuals strive for remarkable achievements rather than conforming to the ordinary.
Themes
LeadershipEmpowermentTalentExcellenceTeamwork
In practice
Example use cases
In a corporate meeting about team development, one could say, 'As David Ogilvy wisely put it, hire people who are better than you are and let them excel.'
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