Although individuals may have different starting points in sports, medicine, or most any other pursuit, talent has a lot more to do with persistence and adaptability. Failing to account for that in an organizational setting can be hugely problematic.
When organizations focus on inherent talent, employees become pressured to hide their deficiencies and mistakes, leading to worse products and services. Managers become weaker negotiators and worse at noticing changes in performance and coaching their teams. When stuck in a fixed mindset, organizations cannot self-correct.
