"I am a generalist. If I need a specialist I hire one" - paraphrase of Henry Ford's words during a trial
Distinction#4 Entrepreneurs know a little about a lot.
Employees know a lot about a little.
I remember reading a version of the above quote many years ago. It made me realize that if I wanted to be someone who runs companies to be more of generalist than a specialist. To me understanding the big picture while being able to execute it is deep enough. If I am completely focused on the execution then I am becoming a specialist.
Over the years I have stayed away from ladder climbing. I want to get paid what I believe is in line with the specialist position I hold but be given the time outside of work to pursue creating my own ladder.
I believe that I know a lot. Sometimes I feel like I will never know enough. Would I claim mastery of many work processes? Absolutely no! I know enough about a lot.
Today's question is:
"Do you know a little about a lot OR a lot about a little?"
Distinction#4 Entrepreneurs know a little about a lot.
Employees know a lot about a little.
I remember reading a version of the above quote many years ago. It made me realize that if I wanted to be someone who runs companies to be more of generalist than a specialist. To me understanding the big picture while being able to execute it is deep enough. If I am completely focused on the execution then I am becoming a specialist.
Over the years I have stayed away from ladder climbing. I want to get paid what I believe is in line with the specialist position I hold but be given the time outside of work to pursue creating my own ladder.
I believe that I know a lot. Sometimes I feel like I will never know enough. Would I claim mastery of many work processes? Absolutely no! I know enough about a lot.
Today's question is:
"Do you know a little about a lot OR a lot about a little?"
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