Certain Quote by Alan Cranston
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic National Convention, 1972
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.
