To be an excellent leader, you have to be a superb follower.
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You don't hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Attitude is more important than skills when hiring new employees.
Herb Kelleher emphasizes the importance of attitude over skills in the hiring process. While skills can be taught and developed over time, a positive attitude and the right mindset are essential for fostering a productive and cohesive team culture.
Themes
HiringAttitudeLeadershipSkillsTeamworkMindset
In practice
Example use cases
In a job interview, refer to this quote to highlight the importance of a candidate's mindset.
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