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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 remarka
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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"

- David Ogilvy

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This quote by David Ogilvy motivates employers to hire people who are more talented than themselves. He thinks that by doing this, companies will be able to develop a team of individuals who can achieving exceptional results. Ogilvy also recommends that companies need to not settle for the routine, but rather try to find people who are willing to aim for the impressive. This quote encourages companies to employ individuals who are capable of pushing borders and achieving fantastic outcomes. It likewise suggests that employers should trust their workers to proceed with their work and not micromanage them. By employing people who are much better than themselves, employers can create a group of people who are capable of accomplishing terrific things.

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David Ogilvy This quote is written / told by David Ogilvy between June 23, 1911 and July 21, 1999. He was a famous Businessman from England. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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