Potentials often show up unexpectedly

Had the hare known the hedgehog’s hidden creative potential, his smartness and unorthodox way of thinking, he would have never challenged him to a race.

It is the nature of potentials that they are not always obvious but have to be called for and promoted to fully unfold. Managers, too, should train their power of perception when it comes to discovering the hidden potentials of their staff, and need to create an atmosphere of positive challenge that allows people to flourish.