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Some Things Never Change

Fri, May 25, 2007 by Todd Henry

Creative Process, Leading

"But where organizing an effort is concerned it is sometimes better to have mediocre talent than a bunch of creative individuals who disturb the situation by questioning everything. In terms of performance, if you have a slow but sure operation, mediocre personnel, including your nephews, can carry it out beautifully. In planning, mediocrity has and still does hurt the company."

Alan Harrington, "Life In The Crystal Palace" (1959) - an account of his experience within a large American corporation 

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