Book Titles

The Rare Find
Spotting Exceptional Talent Before Everyone Else

By George Anders

Year Published: 2011
ISBN-13: 978-1-59184-625-9
Categories: Hiring, Leadership, Talent

124 Quotes Found

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The Rare Find:

For exceptionally talented souls… long-running gauntlets are thrilling and addictive.

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The Rare Find:

Even the nicest perks and bonuses don’t buy lasting loyalty if they aren’t accompanied by a chance to do great work.

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The Rare Find:

Talent-rich organizations know this. They cater to people who are always looking for harder challenges, bigger arenas, and greater mastery.

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The Rare Find:

Great talent is no substitute for the right talent. Glistening résumés have been caught up in some of the bitterest leadership failures.

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The Rare Find:

…the more prominent a talent hunt may be, the easier it is for selectors to lose track of what they really need.

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The Rare Find:

…there’s nothing like a round-the-clock battle against the demons of failure.

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The Rare Find:

In corporate settings, most leadership development programs stretch participants a bit, but not too much. Dropout rates are low, by design.

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The Rare Find:

The hard-nosed leadership program pinpoints candidates with the talent, skill – and adaptability – to make the jump.

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The Rare Find:

Talent flocks to organizations that can sustain a strong sense of purpose.

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The Rare Find:

…highly capable people abandon places where the mission feels flawed or contrived.

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