The harder I work, the luckier I am. — Stephen Leacock - Donald Rumsfeld

A similar approach is helpful when considering hiring someone. I try to look at their résumé and background and ask: Where might they want their career to be heading, and how might that coincide with our needs? What kinds of incentives would encourage them to do their best? I try to consider their interests, concerns, and perspectives just as I consider ours. Taking a few moments to think about the hopes and aspirations of others — trying to put yourself in their shoes — is well worth the time and effort.

I don't believe anyone that I know in the administration ever said that Iraq had nuclear weapons.

Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see. — Arthur Schopenhauer