I agree that they also need to bring those things to the table. But "talent" is a personal trait right, so I guess that includes dedication and gumption. Plus,

I agree that they also need to bring those things to the table. But "talent" is a personal trait right, so I guess that includes dedication and gumption. Plus, being able to perform under high stress, being a great communicator, organiser, putting processes into place, dealing with all kinds of personalities, convincing customers, providing certainty in an uncertain environmemt to customers, employees and investors, etc. Your claim that anyone can do that is simply not true.