But these are both true. The problem is only if you assign a derogatory meaning to the word liability. If the company could provide the solution it does without

But these are both true. The problem is only if you assign a derogatory meaning to the word liability. If the company could provide the solution it does without a team, or with a smaller team, it would - the purpose of the company is to provide the solution, not feed team members. If we could get eggs without taking care of hens, we would - they're a pain to take care of and feed. The moment you want to minimize something while still achieving your goals you know it's a liability. Do you want the same profits or solutions with a smaller team? Then the team is a liability. If team were an asset you'd be trying to hire a bigger team without any work for them to do. If you had the chance to double egg production with constant demand, you'd eat or kill half your hens. They're a liability.