This aligns with Malcolm Gladwell's article "The Talent Myth" http://gladwell.com/the-talent-myth/ which focuses on how Enron self destructed even though it was filled with "A players". Gladwell asserts that anyone can be highly productive in the right environment with appropriate supporting organization and process.
Which leads to the point that talent does not guarantee success. I don't think talent is even the primary factor, though the article seems to go one step further and claim that all people are equally talented.
