Why we should hire for skills, not "talent"

Writer Suzanne Lucas explores the cultural expectations put on talent versus hard work. This talk was filmed at TEDxBasel. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit

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