Book Titles

The test of a diamond in the rough is not whether it shines from the start, but how it responds to heat or pressure.

The key question is not how long people have done a job. It’s how well they can learn to do a job.

If natural talent determines where people start, learned character affects how far they go. But character skills aren’t always immediately apparent. If we don’t look beyond the surface, we risk missing the potential for brilliance beneath.

…the key indicator of potential isn’t the severity of adversity people encounter – it’s how they react to it. That’s what a better selection system would assess.

Instead of trying to trip people up [in interviews], we should give them the chance to put their best foot forward.

When we evaluate people, there’s nothing more rewarding than finding a diamond in the rough.

…imposter syndrome is a sign of hidden potential. It feels like other people are overestimating you, but it’s more likely that you’re underestimating yourself.

The most meaningful growth is not building our careers – it’s building our character.

There’s no higher value than aspiring to be better tomorrow than we are today. There’s no greater accomplishment than unleashing our hidden potential.