Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders …

Margaret J. Wheatley
69 citations
Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders choose power over productivity, it appears that bosses would rather be in control than have the organization work well.
Politics
15

More Author Quotes

Independence is a political concept, not a biological concept. ✨ Margaret J. Wheatley (2010). Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time (Large Print 16pt), p.27, ReadHowYouWant.com
Life now insists that we encounter groundlessness. Systems and ideas that seemed reliable and solid dissolve at an increasing rate. People who asked for our trust betray or abandon us. Strategies tha … ▶
Thinking is always dangerous to the status quo. [...] The moment you start thinking, you'll want to change something. ✨ Margaret J. Wheatley (2010). Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time … ▶
Determination, energy, and courage appear spontaneously when we care deeply about something. We take risks that are unimaginable in any other context. ✨ Margaret J. Wheatley (2010). Finding Our Way: … ▶
Passion mutates into procedures, into rules and roles. Instead of purpose, we focus on policies. Instead of being free to create, we impose constraints that squeeze the life out of us. ✨ Margaret J. … ▶

Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders choose power over productivity, it appears that bosses would rather be in control than have the organization work well.

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes