"I would rather hire a man with..." - Quote by John D Rockefeller
I would rather hire a man with enthusiasm, than a man who knows everything.
More by John D Rockefeller
“Believing that fundamental conditions of the country are sound ... my son and I have for some days been purchasing sound common stocks”
“I have nothing else to say other than I wasn't corrupt, unfair, or greedy. I was smart when it came to making decisions for my company, and I wasn't greedy. I gave to others in charity and donated money to fund programs. I have nothing else to say.”
“Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It's to see my dividends coming in.”
More on Hiring
“The biggest mistake, in general, I've made, is to put too much of a weighting on someone's talent and not enough on their personality. And I've made that mistake several times. I think it actually matters whether somebody has a good heart, it really does. I've made the mistake of thinking that it's sometimes just about the brain.”
“The greatest thing you can do for your competition - hire poorly.”
“In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they don't have the first, the other two will kill you.”
More on Enthusiasm
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”
“Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might.”
“The happiest people are those who have learned to mix play with their work and to bind the two together with enthusiasm.”