Employee Quotes

“In good organizations, leaders are treated with a sense of appreciation and respect by employees; in great organizations, employees are treated with the same esteem by leaders.”

“One thing an exceptional employee never says is, 'That's not in my job description.' Exceptional employees work outside the boundaries of job descriptions.”

“If you fulfill the wishes of your employees, the employees will fulfill your visions.”

“Most employees are smarter than their employers. All employers are braver than their employees.”

“All employees have an innate desire to contribute to something bigger than themselves.”

“Employees who are not engaged have untapped potential that sours like a perishable item.”

“Encouraging employees to interact directly with the environment is just an interesting exercise until you debrief their experiences and encourage reflection.”

“Your employees' ability to take satisfying and productive steps towards career goals is directly proportionate to their self-awareness.”

“The growth of an organization is not dependent on the number of employees in its register. It is dependent on the number of employees who show dedication and commitment to the vision of the organization.”

“A few of the managers we spoke with for this book worried that the tour of duty framework might give employees "permission" to leave. But permission is not yours to give or to withhold, and believing you have that power is simply a self-deception that leads to a dishonest relationship with your employees. Employees don't need your permission to switch companies, and if you try to assert that right, they'll simply make their move behind your back.”