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Unless you have a sense of values that's shared by people…

“Unless you have a sense of values that's shared by people and turns them loose to do certain things on their own within those sets of values, the organization, whether a nation or corporation or citizen group, just doesn't work very well.” quote by Alan Cranston
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“Unless you have a sense of values that's shared by people and turns them loose to do certain things on their own within those sets of values, the organization, whether a nation or corporation or citizen group, just doesn't work very well.”

Alan Cranston

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Shared values enable individuals to act autonomously within an organization.

In simple terms: Common values let people act freely.

Key Takeaway

Define and share core values.

Themes

values organization autonomy

Mood

strategic optimistic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • companies
  • non‑profits
  • community groups

Key Concepts

leadership culture building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values unite your group?
  • How to align personal and organizational goals?
A Different Perspective

Values alone may not guarantee cohesion.

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