![]() A person who is able to identify his strengths and get a job that utilizes his specific talents is very valuable. Shaindy Shur, President, Comprehensive Healthcare I think a healthy mix of both is very important. Skill, on the other hand, can be taught as long as an employee has the core personality for the position. It can be very challenging for talented employees without a work ethic to learn, grow, and accomplish. Moshe Shindler, Director of Productions, Mint Media That’s how you’ll rise through the ranks. Whether you’re a secretary, accountant or plumber, it’s your job to become irreplaceable to the company you work for. ![]() It’s the job of every employee to work to add value to the company they’re at, and ultimately to themselves. “If you can be traded in at 50 for two 25-year-olds,” he said, “then you did something wrong for the past 25 years.” His answer has stayed with me ten years later. In essence, I was asking about job security and value over time. ![]() I once asked an executive the following question: “If I go work for a company, what stops them from trading me in at 50 years old for two 25-year-olds who will be cheaper and more energetic than me?” A skilled person with no work ethic will leave his skills dormant without adding value to his company. A hard worker who has no talent or skill will be working hard without getting too far. ![]() Is talent overrated? How much does talent contribute to success, and how much is success a result of hard work and tenacity? ![]()
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