Business Quote by Alice Hoffman
“Any institution becomes a community - whether it's a high school or a boarding school or a publishing company or a small town where everybody knows certain things about people.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Community Book, 2011
Institutions become communities through shared knowledge and relationships.
In simple terms: Institutions are communities.
Key Takeaway
Foster connection and shared values.
Themes
community
knowledge
relationships
Mood
warm
inclusive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- schools
- companies
- small towns
Key Concepts
social capital
institutional culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shared knowledge build trust?
- What practices turn institutions into true communities?
A Different Perspective
May overlook power imbalances.
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